Adjunct-Speaking of Faith and Meaning

Grand View University; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand View University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Speaking of Faith and Meaning, a public speaking course examining communication through faith, spirituality, belief, meaning, vocation, and service.

Responsibilities include teaching foundational skills, varying speech types, and analyzing how faith context informs messages to diverse audiences. Courses are offered in-person and online; LMS experience is helpful, and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Theatre, Speech, Religious Studies, Education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with public speaking and/or communication.
• Experience teaching, training, coaching, or mentoring students in effective oral communication.
• Ability to facilitate respectful discussion of diverse faith traditions, beliefs, and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational public speaking skills including research, organization, audience analysis, delivery and presentation techniques.
• Guide students in developing and presenting informative, narrative, persuasive and commemorative speeches.
• Incorporate discussion and analysis of how speakers convey ideas about faith and meaning to diverse audiences.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment and foster ethical, effective speakers and listeners.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Location: DES MOINES, IA 50316, Grand View University is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Speaking of Faith and Meaning, a public speaking course that explores effective communication through topics related to faith, spirituality, belief, meaning, vocation, and service.

The instructor will teach foundational public speaking skills, including research, speech organization, audience analysis, delivery, and presentation techniques. Students will develop and present a variety of speeches, including informative, narrative, persuasive, commemorative, and interpretive presentations. The course also incorporates discussion and analysis of how speakers communicate ideas about faith and meaning to diverse audiences.

This course is taught both in in-person and online asynchronous modalities. Previous experience with Blackboard or another LMS and online teaching experience is very helpful.

The successful candidate will create an all-encompassing classroom environment and help students develop confidence and competence as ethical, effective speakers and listeners.

Pre-employment background check required.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Theatre, Speech, Religious Studies, Education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with public speaking and/or communication.
• Experience teaching, training, coaching, or mentoring students in effective oral communication.
• Ability to facilitate respectful discussion of diverse faith traditions, beliefs, and perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Background in public speaking, communication, theatre, preaching, or religious studies.

Experience working with diverse perspectives on faith, spirituality, vocation, or meaning.