Communication Studies Adjunct Professor

Indiana University; Indiana; On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking adjunct lecturers to teach Public Speaking at a prominent university. This part-time role offers the opportunity to engage with students and enhance their communication skills in a dynamic learning environment. The position requires a Master's degree in Communication and a passion for innovative teaching methods. Ideal candidates will have experience in traditional classroom settings and familiarity with modern teaching tools. Join a supportive academic community dedicated to fostering effective communication among students and fulfilling essential educational requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication or closely related field required.
• Experience in innovative and effective teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to three three-credit courses per semester.
• Enhance students' public speaking and communication skills.

Skills

Public Speaking

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Communication

Tools

Learning Management System (Canvas)

Presentation Software (PowerPoint)

Job description

Position Summary

The Communication Studies Department at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for adjunct (part-time) teaching positions in the undergraduate program. Several adjunct positions for traditional in-person sections are available for the Fall 2025 semester. Additionally, Curriculum Vitae's will be retained as the search for adjunct lecturer positions is conducted on a rotating basis. If a candidate is selected for consideration, they will be contacted and invited to an interview for the position. A qualified individual can teach up to three of our three-credit courses per semester. We are seeking qualified instructors to teach our SPCH S-121 Public Speaking course.

IU South Bend is the third largest campus in the Indiana University system and serves the north central Indiana community. The Public Speaking course provides students with the opportunity to enhance their public speaking and communication skills campus-wide as this course fulfills the required General Education Oral Communication requirement. The Communication Studies Department faculty through this course strive to expand students' understanding and skills in communication areas such as presentation, ethics, listening, critical thinking, collaboration, non-verbal communication and professionalism.

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ACCOMMODATIONS :

If you have a disability and need assistance with an application, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs by contacting Academic Affairs at: 574-520-4183.

Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications

The minimum requirement for an adjunct lecturer position is a Master's degree in Communication or in a closely related field. The applicant should provide evidence for professional achievement in his/her area of expertise. A statement describing the applicant's experience and knowledge for innovative and effective teaching is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Traditional face-to-face classroom teaching, Learning Management system (e.g. Canvas), use of classroom technology, and presentation software (e.g. Power Point) proficiency.

Department Contact for Questions

Gina Reynolds at [e-mail]

Special Instructions

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates must submit the following items for consideration:

• Letter of application including the information about the applicant's qualification for the position and the area(s) of expertise in communication or in the related field
• Curriculum Vitae