Saint Xavier University
Adjunct Faculty-Communication
Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60655
SummaryThe Department of Communication seeks qualified applicants to teach one to two courses in the following areas:
Public Speaking and/or Persuasion. Applicants must have experience teaching both courses. As course needs are determined by enrollment, courses are not guaranteed, but the College of Liberal and Education does its best to give adjuncts timely notice of course cancellations.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe chosen candidate will teach Public Speaking and/or Persuasion. The candidate will follow IAI requirements for public speaking courses. Candidates must also utilize Canvas learning management system for grades, course materials, and other course communication. Candidates must be able to teach both in-person and online-only modalities.
QualificationsMA in Communication or related field. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of your unofficial transcripts, and three references. Further materials, such as official transcripts sent from the degree-granting institution, may be requested at a later date. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the program.
Additional ExpectationsWe inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.
Public Speaking and/or Persuasion. Applicants must have experience teaching both courses. As course needs are determined by enrollment, courses are not guaranteed, but the College of Liberal and Education does its best to give adjuncts timely notice of course cancellations.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe chosen candidate will teach Public Speaking and/or Persuasion. The candidate will follow IAI requirements for public speaking courses. Candidates must also utilize Canvas learning management system for grades, course materials, and other course communication. Candidates must be able to teach both in-person and online-only modalities.
QualificationsMA in Communication or related field. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of your unofficial transcripts, and three references. Further materials, such as official transcripts sent from the degree-granting institution, may be requested at a later date. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the program.
Additional ExpectationsWe inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.