Adjunct Professor – Communication

Houston Christian University - Archie W. Dunham College of Business; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Christian University - Archie W. Dunham College of Business is seeking Adjunct Professors for the Department of English, Communication, Great Texts, and Modern Languages. The role involves teaching in-person and online courses in Rhetoric and Public Speaking, ensuring adherence to the approved syllabus while maintaining effective teaching practices. Candidates must possess an MA or PhD in relevant fields and demonstrate effective teaching capabilities. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, assessing student performance, and submitting documentation on time.

Qualifications

• Evidence of basic communication course teaching effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in accordance with the approved syllabus and institutional standards.
• Maintain current subject knowledge and use effective teaching practices and technologies.
• Communicate clearly and provide timely feedback and support to students.
• Assess student learning and report progress promptly.
• Maintain professionalism with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Submit grades and required documentation on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

MA or PhD in Communication Studies, Rhetorical Studies, or Speech Communication

Job description

Reports to: Chair of the Department of English, Communication, Great Texts, and Modern Languages

Job Status: Exempt

Position Summary

Houston Christian University seeks Adjunct Professors to join the Department of English, Communication, Great Texts, and Modern Languages. The position requires teaching in-person and online Rhetoric and Public Speaking courses that focus on an introduction to human communication and public speaking. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled, with adjunct duties changing from semester to semester.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in accordance with the approved syllabus and institutional standards.
• Maintain current subject knowledge and use effective teaching practices and technologies.
• Communicate clearly and provide timely feedback and support to students.
• Assess student learning and report progress promptly.
• Maintain professionalism with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Submit grades and required documentation on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MA or PhD in Communication Studies, Rhetorical Studies, or Speech Communication.
• Evidence of basic communication course teaching effectiveness.

Additional Information

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