Adjunct Faculty - Communication

Full Time
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
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Position Information

Position Title
Adjunct Faculty - Communication

Department
Communication

FLSA
Exempt

Job Summary
Missouri Western State University invites qualified candidates to apply for adjunct teaching positions for the Fall 2023 semester in our Department of Communications, College of Liberal Arts. We are seeking applications for qualified, experienced adjunct teaching faculty to teach COM 104: Oral Communication, which focuses on principles of speech as applied in meaningful participation in society. Course assignments center on both public speaking and introducing central concepts of communication

Adjuncts are hired to teach on a per course basis and are hired on a contractual, part-time basis and are not on a tenure track. Each academic term may present the need to hire new or additional Adjunct Faculty. This position may require day, evening, face-to-face or online instruction. This position is part-time and as an adjunct will be limited to teaching a maximum of 9 hours.
Under general supervision, Adjuncts will plan and implement curriculum for assigned course(s); effectively communicate class content to students in an online or face-to-face environment; evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes; assist in retention effort.

Essential Job Duties
  • Adheres to all applicable university academic and employment policies identified in the Employee and Faculty handbooks and academic catalogs.
  • Develops course syllabus for each course assigned. The syllabus will include learning objectives and any required university information. Distribute the syllabus to campus administration and enrolled students.
  • Instructs the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog, relates instruction to course and academic program outcomes as may be defined by course or program assessment plans.
  • Prepare and grade exams based on course objectives and published scheduled exams, and returns all assignments/graded work in a timely manner.
  • Implements evaluation of outcomes assessments and achieves established results while maintaining college standards and student satisfaction.
  • Work creatively in all assigned courses to keep students engaged to assist in increasing student retention.
  • Submit grades at the appropriate time.
  • Be responsive to student inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or College Dean.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Teaching experience
  • Content area experience
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree or higher in Communication, Mass Communications or related field.
  • Teaching experience in higher education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
As Missouri’s designated applied learning institution, we seek a candidate who is both collaborative and service oriented, and who demonstrates a strong commitment to building real-world active-learning environments.

Physical Demands
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Demands
Possible on-line teaching

Hours of Work
Hours varies as determined by class schedule
May require nights

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
PT015P

Number of Vacancies
2

Desired Start Date
08/28/2023

Open Date
05/05/2023

Priority Deadline
08/01/2023

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
Selection will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Additional opportunities may be available for Spring semester.

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