Adjunct Instructor in Fundamentals of Oral Communication - COMM 105
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Position Title Adjunct Instructor in Fundamentals of Oral Communication - COMM 105
Position Type
Position Type Faculty
School
School School of Arts, Culture and Society
Department
Department Department of Communication (2061)
Discipline Communication
Level
Level Undergraduate
Time Status
Time Status Part-Time
Campus
Campus Main Campus (Grantham)
Position Description
Position Summary
August 25 – December 19, 2025 (Fall 2025 Semester). Teach one to two sections of COMM 105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (27 students max enrollment). The course is a study of basic principles of human communication. Modes such as: Intra- and interpersonal, small group, and public speaking are examined. Students will develop skills in sharing information and reasoned argument, and examine the ethical responsibilities of oral communicators. Meets the QuEST Oral Communication requirement.
Responsibilities
Prepare and teach lessons to cover course material; provide feedback and grades in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Professional experience; relevant graduate degree; teaching experience preferred. Candidate should have a commitment of excellence in teaching in a Christian Liberal Arts setting.
The Program
Messiah’s communication major helps the student to further their knowledge in the general field of communication with the flexibility to take courses in areas that interest them most. Learning to apply theories effectively and ethically in a wide range of communication specialties, students graduate with the foundation needed to pursue communication-related careers or further their education through graduate studies.
The Department
The Messiah University Department of Communication values a holistic, liberal arts approach to our discipline. We adapt to trends and developments in communication as we stress the intellectual development, spiritual awareness, moral integrity and global citizenship of our students. The department’s mission is to educate students to become more competent, creative, and compassionate communicators in the realms of rhetorical, relational, mediated, and visual communication. Fostering connections between Christian faith and the study of communication in personal, vocational, and public life, we believe that communication can be used to solve human problems, promote meaningful relationships, bridge cultural divides, produce effective messages, and improve the quality of human life.
The University
Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of over 2,500 undergraduate students including 20.0% under-represented and 2.4% international students from 21 countries and over 700 graduate students including 20.7% of students from under-represented populations.
The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.
Diversity
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
Starting Date for Position
Starting Date for Position Fall 2025
Compensation
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications/Nominations
Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah University, which is “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society."
Vitae Instructions to Applicants
Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publication, recitals, showings), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.
Applicants will submit the name and e-mail address for the number of referees listed below. Referees will receive an e-mail notifying them to upload a confidential letter via the provided URL .
Accept Letters of Recommendation
Accept Letters of Recommendation No
Minimum Requests 0
Maximum Requests 0
Last Day Referee Can Submit Reference
Last Day Referee Can Submit Reference 03/31/2025
Referee Reminded After How Many Days
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Required Documents
1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
2. Resume
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4. Personal Statement - Faith
5. Diversity Statement
Optional Documents
6. Curriculum Vitae
7. Personal Statement - Teaching
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