Rhetoric and Communication Studies Adjunct Faculty

Position Title: Rhetoric and Communication Studies Adjunct Faculty

Division: Provost

Department: Rhetoric and Communication Studies

Location: La Verne Main Campus

Diversity Statement: The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Job Description: The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement. If you're passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne! The Rhetoric and Communication Studies Department will accept applications on an ongoing basis from individuals interested in assignments teaching part-time. The successful candidate will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of courses including fundamentals of Public Speaking, Introduction to Communication Theory, Intercultural Communication, and Argumentation and Debate.

Required Qualifications: Adjunct faculty candidates must have a Master's degree in Communication Studies from a regionally-accredited institution with teaching experience at the collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.

Benefits Summary: Below is a list of benefits and perks offered to Adjunct Faculty:

• Benefit Hub (discount perks)
• Free Parking
• Adjunct Faculty Development FundsStaff discounted lunches at the Spot 10% off discount at the University of La Verne Bookstore and Graphics
• Tuition Remission (Senior Adjuncts)
• Contribution Retirement Plan (must meet hours) for Mandatory – Voluntary Contribution at anytime
• Medical (must meet hours)
• Utilize services offered at CTLD and the wellness center.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
• Physical Demands Summary
• Hiring Pay RateHiring Salary Per Hiring Rank: - Adjunct Instructor (no terminal degree): $27.04 Adjunct Professor (with terminal degree): $28.08 Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: AF051PJob Open Date - 11/20/2020 Job Close DateOpen Until Filled - NoSpecial Instructions to Applicants Advertising Summary Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).How did you hear about this employment opportunity? InsideHigherEd.com HigherEdjobs.com Referred by University of La Verne Employee University of La Verne Website ScholarlyHires.com OtherWhich courses are you interested in/able to teach? Be sure to include department name and course number. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to ApplyResumeCover Letter TranscriptsLetter of Recommendation 1Letter of Recommendation 2Letter of Recommendation 3Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Cover Letter with Teaching Philosophy Graduate School Transcripts Research Agenda Student Evaluations Philosophy of a Teacher/Scholar Course Syllabi