Instructor - ICB

About the role

The University of Colorado Denver invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track teaching position at the International College of Beijing (ICB). The position will commence in Beijing in Fall 2026. Depending on the performance of the individual hired and other circumstances, multi-year renewals are possible.

Responsibilities

• Teach 8 courses per academic year (4 in fall and 4 in spring)
• Assume 10% of their duties in service roles assigned in consultation with the Department Chair, ICB Director, and Associate Program Chair
• Service duties may include advising students on the communication major, minor, and certificates; serving as faculty advisor or director of student clubs; contributing to or overseeing annual student festivals and ceremonies; contributing to newsletters and outcomes assessment; and other tasks.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication or a closely allied field (English-medium)
• Two years independent teaching experience as the instructor of record (English-medium)
• Evidence of highly effective teaching
• Evidence of multifaceted and excellent service to an academic department
• Ph.D. in Communication (or a closely allied discipline) preferred
• Demonstrated experience in communication in U.S.-China contexts preferred
• Demonstrated experience in incorporating AI tools in student assignments and assessments preferred
• Demonstrated experience integrating workplace readiness and/or career preparation elements into student assignments and assessments preferred

Skills

• Proficient skills in instructional technology, digital and social media environments, as well as AI/media production tools (for example, Canvas, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Adobe, PowerPoint, Canva, and others)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, in a variety of institutional contexts
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and employees at all levels throughout the institution

Benefits

The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Benefits details can be found here.