Adjunct Faculty - Speech Communication

About the Role

The Department of Communication, Journalism and Media at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach COM 104 Speech Communication for the Fall 2026 semester. This course examines basic communication principles and strategies of public speaking, including outlining, basic research techniques, general communication theory, and platform skills. The course counts toward the Essential Competencies element of the College of Arts and Sciences general education curriculum.

The class meets in-person on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:20–11:20 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Teach COM 104 Speech Communication, covering public speaking principles, outlining, research techniques, communication theory, and platform skills.

Requirements

• M.A. or higher in Communication Studies or a related field.
• Experience teaching Speech Communication at the college level.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Communication Studies or a related field.

Pay

Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. A full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled; if enrollment is 8 or fewer, the salary is prorated based on the number of students.

Schedule

Fall 2026 semester, beginning Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Classes meet in-person on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:20–11:20 a.m.