Part-time Adjunct Teaching Positions - Department of Communication Studies

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A public research institution located in Morgantown is inviting applications for Part-time Adjunct Teaching Positions in Communication Studies. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses either in-person or online. Candidates must hold a master's or doctoral degree in Communication Studies or a related field and showcase effective teaching experience. The applications will be accepted continually throughout the year and salary is determined on a per-course basis.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree required for teaching positions.
• Effective teaching experience at undergraduate or graduate level.
• Experience teaching large lectures or online courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person or online courses in Communication Studies.
• Participate in undergraduate and graduate programs.

Skills

Effective teaching

Experience teaching large lectures

Experience teaching online courses

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in Communication Studies or closely related discipline

Doctoral degree in Communication Studies or closely related field

Job description

Description

The Department of Communication Studies (https://communicationstudies.wvu.edu/) at West Virginia University invites applications for Part-time Adjunct Teaching Positions. Areas of need include, may not be limited to, mediated and mass communication, small group communication, health communication, organizational communication, nonverbal communication, and persuasion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in-person or online courses in the Department of Communication Studies' undergraduate and graduate programs.

Applications will be accepted throughout the year and will be considered as openings arise. Salary is established on a per-course basis.

Qualifications

These positions require a master's or doctoral degree in Communication Studies or a closely related discipline, along with evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level. Generally, individuals with a doctoral degree are eligible to teach graduate or undergraduate courses; individuals with a master's degree are eligible to teach undergraduate courses. Applicants should have experience teaching large lectures courses or online courses.

Please submit via PDF file (a) a letter of application summarizing your teaching qualifications, (b) your curriculum vitae, including professional certifications and professional experience, and (c) contact information for two individuals who can provide letters of recommendation.

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