Adjunct Instructor

Adjunct Instructor: Core Curriculum -Communication

The Core Curriculum and Communication programs at St. Ambrose University (Davenport, Iowa), along with its affiliate, Mount Mercy University (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) seek qualified applicants to serve as adjunct instructors for Communication courses in the Core Curriculum.

By applying, candidates will be considered for inclusion in an adjunct faculty pool. Positions are filled on a semester-by-semester basis, depending on programmatic needs.

Course Details and Format

Specific course assignments and formats, including online and face-to-face instruction, vary by semester based on teaching needs. Openings develop on a periodic basis.

We are seeking candidates with expertise and interest in teaching the following course:

• COMM 145. Critical Conversations: Finding Your Voice and Building Relationships fulfills the Communication: Other Core requirement. The course explores the guiding question: "How can communication empower individuals to find their voice and build stronger relationships?" The course empowers students to examine their role in communication across personal and professional contexts. Students identify how self-identity shapes communication, develop strategies for building stronger relationships, and analyze audience needs to craft compelling messages. By becoming more effective communicators, students gain a competitive advantage in their careers, form more meaningful personal connections, and develop the confidence to advocate for causes they value-essential skills for success in today's multicultural and digital world.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must hold a master's degree or have completed at least 18 graduate credit hours in the specific subject area or a closely related field. Preference may be given to applicants with prior teaching experience.

Due to state employment regulations, candidates must reside in one of the following authorized states to be considered for online adjunct teaching assignments: AK, AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, LA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, ND, SD, TX, VA, WV, or WI. Candidates who reside outside of these states may not be eligible for appointment.

Our Mission

St. Ambrose University and its affiliate campuses, including Mount Mercy University, are an inclusive, Catholic, and diocesan community of learners. Together, we empower all members of our community to act courageously, seek wisdom through faith and reason, work for justice and mercy, and lead lives of service.

The Core Curriculum seeks to advance this mission by preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to work courageously to create a just future.

St. Ambrose University and its affiliated institutions are equal opportunity employers.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should apply online at: stambroseuniv.applicantlist.com

Please submit the following materials:

• A cover letter describing your areas of expertise and teaching experience and indicating your willingness and/or preference to teach in face-to-face (in Davenport or Cedar Rapids) or online modalities.
• A curriculum vitae or professional résumé.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. #HEJ