Part Time Faculty – Communications

Excelsior College; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 10,155 - 12,164; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement

Excellent health insurance

Job summary

Excelsior College seeks experienced, student-centered instructors for part-time communications faculty. This hybrid and remote position requires teaching public speaking and interpersonal communications courses. Applicants must hold a master’s degree or PhD in Communications, and have experience in online education and the Canvas learning management system.

Responsibilities include implementing course designs, engaging with students, and providing feedback. Benefits include competitive compensation at $1,000 per credit hour and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Communications or related field with 18 graduate credits in communications.
• Experience teaching communications in an asynchronous online environment.
• Commitment to supporting the success of all students, including underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Implement courses as designed by the University.
• Engage regularly with students via email, announcements, and discussions.
• Provide timely, high-quality feedback on student work.

Skills

Student-centered teaching approach

Experience teaching communications

Experience with Canvas learning management system

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Communications

Master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate credits in communications

Tools

Canvas learning management system

Job description

Excelsior University seeks experienced, student-centered instructors to join our instructional pool of part-time communications faculty. Applicants should clearly indicate their qualifications to teach both public speaking and interpersonal communications courses.

Reporting to the Department Chair for General Education and Social Sciences, part-time faculty are assigned to course sections based on their qualifications, interest, performance, and course section availability.

This is a hybrid (St. Petersburg, FL) and remote online part-time faculty position. Instructional faculty at Excelsior University teach online using pre-built course shells with common readings, activities, and assignments across all sections. Hybrid courses in St. Petersburg include some evening hours during the work week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implementing courses as designed by the University.
• Bringing their own knowledge and expertise to bear on the subject matter.
• Engaging regularly and substantively with students via email, announcements, and online discussion boards.
• Providing timely, high-quality feedback on student work.
• Holding regular virtual office hours.
• Keeping the department chair apprised of any student or course issues.
• Following University policies.
• Completing University-required training and attending required pre-term meetings.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A master’s degree or PhD in Communications or a master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate credits in communications.
• Experience teaching communications (including public speaking) in an asynchronous online environment.
• Experience with the Canvas learning management system preferred.
• A student-centered teaching approach.
• A commitment to supporting the success of all students, including those underserved by traditional higher education.

Compensation is provided at a rate of $1,000 per credit hour per course, with low-enrollment courses paid at a directed study rate. The salary range reflects the University’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.

Benefits

Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance.

AA/EOE/ADA

Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.