Part-Time Adjunct Professor Of Communication Studies

The University of St. Thomas Communication Studies Department invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Professor. We are seeking applicants to teach Public Speaking, Intercultural Communication, Persuasion, and other Communication Studies courses.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as teaching needs are identified.  The position remains open until filled.  Candidates may be contacted in the future about future opportunities.

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

For more information on the department see the Communication Studies website.

Minimum qualifications for the position include a master’s degree in Communication Studies or a closely related field (Ph.D. or A.B.D. preferred), and experience in teaching university-level Communication Studies courses.

For full consideration, materials should be submitted online at www.stthomas.edu/jobs. Review of application materials will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Applications can be submitted at any time. Interviews will be conducted in person or via Zoom. Candidates will be asked to copy/paste a position-specific cover letter into the application, and include the listed documents below:

• CV
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Teaching Philosophy
• Graduate Transcripts
• Sample Course Syllabus

Candidates should complete the reference section of the application. We will seek permission from the candidate before contacting references. 

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Alexis Easley, Chair of English and Communication Studies (maeasley@stthomas.edu).  

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 10,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

Official job posting is available at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.