Part Time Faculty – Communications

About the position

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.

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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • A student-centered teaching approach.
  • A commitment to supporting the success of all students, including those underserved by traditional higher education.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with the Canvas learning management system preferred.

Benefits

  • Compensation is provided at a rate of \$1,000 per credit hour per course, with low-enrollment courses paid at a directed study rate.
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