Adjunct Faculty – Public Speaking

Title Adjunct Faculty – Public Speaking Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU East School of Humanities & Social Sciences Location East Position SummaryIU East At A GlanceIndiana University East, a regional campus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio and beyond a broad range of bachelor’s degrees, selected master’s degrees, and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options.Indiana University East challenges students to grow intellectually and personally in a supportive and scholarly environment where faculty teaching skills and participation in the creation and dissemination of new knowledge and artistic work enhance learning opportunities for all.Job DescriptionIndiana University East invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach Public Speaking, a required general education course. Classes meet on campus two days per week (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs) for 75 minutes each. Fall and spring semesters are 15 weeks. Faculty are needed on an ongoing basis, including the Fall 2022 semester, which begins August 22.New adjunct faculty may attend a campus orientation to become familiar with university policies and are provided teaching resources including a Canvas course shell, multimedia content from the course e-text publisher, and syllabus template, among others.Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:Qualified applicants must be able to teach one to three courses per semester and travel to IUE’s main campus in Richmond, Indiana two days per week. Faculty members are expected to communicate subject matter clearly, accurately, and effectively and to use methods, materials, and technology that are appropriate to the public speaking discipline and consistent with teaching best practices.Instructors are further expected to manage courses by keeping accurate grade and attendance records, submitting grades and other reports by assigned dates, and collecting assessment data in cooperation with the Department of Communication Studies’ Public Speaking Program Director.All Indiana University faculty must also demonstrate the ability to develop professional rapport with the University’s and host community’s diverse populations.Diversity StatementIndiana University East values a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement. Learn more about IU East.AA/EEO StatementIndiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.Campus Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.Basic Qualifications Master’s degree in Communication Studies, or master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the Communication Studies discipline. Commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching. Previous teaching experience.Department Contact for QuestionsNancy Beamannbeaman@iue.eduAdditional Qualifications Salary and Rank Salary is commensurate with experience. Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date Expected Start Date 08/22/2022 Posting Number ea-2022-21