Part-time Adjunct Teaching Positions - Department of Communication Studies

West Virginia University; West Virginia; On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive community

Work-life balance

Collaborative atmosphere

Job summary

A prominent university in West Virginia is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach courses in Communication Studies. Candidates must possess a master's or doctoral degree in Communication Studies or a related field and demonstrate effective teaching experience. The role involves instructing both undergraduate and graduate students either online or in-person. This position fosters personal and professional growth in a supportive community-centric work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s or doctoral degree in Communication Studies or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level is required.
• Experience teaching large lecture courses or online courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person or online courses in the Department of Communication Studies’ undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Contribute to the personal and professional growth of students.
• Participate in department activities as needed.

Skills

Effective teaching at undergraduate or graduate level

Experience in teaching large lectures

Experience with online courses

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in Communication Studies or related discipline

PhD in Communication Studies or related

Job description

Job Description - Part-time Adjunct Teaching Positions - Department of Communication Studies (28959)

Part-time Adjunct Teaching Positions - Department of Communication Studies - 28959

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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At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu .

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.