Interpersonal Communication - Online Visiting Professor (Part-time)

Company Description

Chamberlain


With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.


Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.


We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.


Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at and follow Chamberlain on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance
We are interested in developing long-term relationships with superior instructors who have high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and a commitment to providing the finest practitioner-focused education. We are seeking primarily Industry Professionals to share their knowledge and experience with undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of fields. COMM-277 is delivered fully online through discussions and assignments, with opportunities to incorporate live lectures-created videos to enhance the learning experience. Commitment is on a course-by-course basis.

COMM-277: Interpersonal Communication

This course explores ways in which people interact verbally and nonverbally and teaches basic principles of interpersonal communication including perception, self-concept, persuasive communication, nonverbal communication, semantics, roles and norms and communication barriers. Activities include participating in groups, pairs and interactive communication situations.

Responsibilities

• Engage students with active learning.
• Prepares all courses in a timely manner, lists two office hours per week through NAVIGATE.
• Announcements: Post weekly announcements for students including two video announcements.
• Discussions: Participates at least 4 day per week, one weekend day, with a minimum of 10 posts per discussion board.
• Grading: Grades all discussions by Tuesday following the original due date.
• Grades all assignments by Sunday following the original due date.
• Submits all final grades by stated due date.
• Attends live or listen to general education faculty forum and course collaborative meetings per session.
• Performs student outreach through appropriate channels. Document student notes, outreach and outcomes in NAV360.
• Collaborates with faculty and course lead, responds to course associate dean. Senior manager within 24 hours.
• Follows all policies as outlined in virtual course observation document.

Qualifications

• A Master or PhD in Speech, Communications, Debate, Rhetoric, or Intercultural Communications. Studies with 18+ earned graduate credit hours directly in coursework required
  • This candidate may have an Ed.D. with 18+ graduate credit hours in Interpersonal Communication or Communication
• Are able to provide official transcripts for all earned degrees from a regionally accredited institution and/or, for degrees earned outside of the US, a course-by-course US equivalency evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator required
• Prior higher education teaching experience required
• More specifically looking for an individual with a record of teaching students in their first-year experience and achieving student success preferred
• Solid subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills
• Prior experience with course redevelopment is preferred and highly valued
• Excellent motivational and instructional skills to be effective in a non-traditional environment
• Must be able to work in a collegial manner and facilitate the efforts of diverse groups
• Knowledge of MS office products
• Have exceptional subject matter expertise as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect and care
• Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students and the broader community
• Have a strong work ethic, learn from mistakes, build positive spirit and always look for a better way
• Put the team first, appreciate diverse points of view, assume positive intent, collaborate and communicate openly

Additional Information

Chamberlain Visiting Professor Position - Online:

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $715/Earned Credit Hour to $1,950/Earned Credit Hour, depending on the candidate’s education and experience.


Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation