Public Speaking Adjunct

Posted 5 months ago

McPherson College’s Department of Communications seeks qualified instructors to teach Public Speaking courses.

Essential Responsibilities:

Prepare syllabus and teach assigned course based on course outline.
Complete course paperwork such as attendance reports and grade postings.
Read and return student work in a timely fashion, providing helpful feedback for improvement.
Use active-learning pedagogy, engaging students through in-class activities as well as lecture.
Use accepted public speaking and communications pedagogies

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Communications or a related field

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching at the post-secondary level

Salary: Commensurate with academic credentials

A complete application packet includes: cover letter, résumé/CV, one professional reference letter and unofficial transcripts. (Official transcripts will be required from finalists.)

Please complete the online application below and include your cover letter, resume, one professional reference letter and unofficial transcripts.

An application packet is considered complete only when all required materials are received.

Only unofficial transcripts and letters of recommendation may be sent electronically via separate email to [email protected]

Applications accepted until all positions are filled.

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