Adjunct Communications Instructors

Position Summary

Contracted on a per-semester basis, the position will provide direct instruction to students by teaching classes, developing course outlines, assessing student progress, and utilizing the University's assigned technology to maintain appropriate records.

Responsibilities

• Teach Fundamentals of Communication (Multicultural Communication, Interpersonal, Group Dynamics, and Public Speaking) courses in innovative, engaging ways to help students learn and create a learning environment which encourages students to attend class regularly.
• Apply dynamic teaching methods to current course offerings and develop a curriculum in strategic communication strategies.
• Assign grades and assess student progress, potential and achievement in concrete, understandable ways to ultimately help each student progress toward their degree.
• Lecture and teach the material presented in the course syllabus and outline in a professional and engaging manner.
• Maintain appropriate records in an organized, efficient manner for every individual class taught, and have this information available for students at all times.
• Cultivate Avila’s mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph through word and action.
• Recognize, celebrate, and support a wide variety of cultures and unique differences among Avila’s students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree of Arts in Communication required.
• Ideal candidates would possess a Public Relations or Advertising background and/or have relevant work experience in strategic communications, including social media, mobile and digital content creation, publication, and evaluation.
• Background in Leadership and Entrepreneurship preferred.
• Multi-lingual Skills Highly Preferred.
• Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.