Part Time Faculty – Communications

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing courses as designed by the University.
• Bringing their own knowledge and expertise to bear on the subject matter.
• Engaging regularly and substantively with students via email, announcements, and online discussion boards.
• Providing timely, high-quality feedback on student work.
• Holding regular virtual office hours.
• Keeping the department chair apprised of any student or course issues.
• Following University policies.
• Completing University-required training and attending required pre-term meetings.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or PhD in Communications or a master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate credits in communications.
• Experience teaching communications (including public speaking) in an asynchronous online environment.
• Experience with the Canvas learning management system preferred.
• A student-centered teaching approach.
• A commitment to supporting the success of all students, including those underserved by traditional higher education.

Pay

Compensation is provided at a rate of $1,000 per credit hour per course, with low-enrollment courses paid at a directed study rate.

Schedule

This is a hybrid (St. Petersburg, FL) and remote online part-time faculty position. Hybrid courses in St. Petersburg include some evening hours during the work week.