Adjunct Professor of Communication

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* Working Title:

** Adjunct Professor of Communication
** Institution:
** Southwest Minnesota State University
** Classification

Title:

** State Univ Adjunct Unit
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 209:
Inter Faculty Organization
** City:
** Marshall
* * FLSA:
** Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Part time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
** Salary Range:**$38,586.00 - $
** Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1819 per credit.
**** Job Description
** This adjunct position will teach courses for the Communication Studies  Program and/or mentor concurrent enrollment instructors in the College Now program. Applicants may indicate a preference for one or both opportunities.
* This position may teach the basic oral communication course, COMM 110 Essentials of Public Presentations in a variety of delivery formats (face-to-face, online, etc.).
* This position may mentor concurrent enrollment instructors in the College Now dual credit program in the delivery of the COMM 110 Essentials of Public Presentations Course.
* Instructors must follow programmatic standards in courses they teach and/or mentor and work from a common curriculum developed by the program.
* Instructors should be available to students and mentees outside of class time.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Applicants must have a master's degree in Communication Studies or a closely related discipline, or a master's degree with 18+ graduate credits in Communication.
* Applicants for mentoring College Now instructors must be able to travel to on-site visits within the state of Minnesota and attend an annual summer workshop on the Southwest Minnesota State University campus.
* Applicants should have experience teaching college-level Communication courses.
* Applicants should have an appreciation for liberal arts education.
* Applicants should be able to work productively and collegially with a variety of stakeholders, including students, faculty, and administrators.
** Preferred Qualification
*** Preference will be given to applicants who can teach classes on campus in Marshall, Minnesota.
* Preference will be given to applicants who can document effectiveness in teaching online.
** Other Requirements
** Southwest Minnesota State University is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for adjunct roles. Candidates are reviewed and positions are filled on an as needed basis.

Submission of resume and official transcripts are required in order to be considered for this position.
** Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
** Work schedule to be finalized at time of hire.
** About
* * Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions.

The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

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** Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies
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