Adjunct Faculty: Communication - Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University seeks applicants for an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Communication on the CUAA Ann Arbor MI campus. Adjunct faculty members teach assigned courses while serving as Christian role-models. The ideal candidate will teach the following courses: COMM 1100: Public Speaking and COMM 3200: Mass Communication Campaigns.

This is a semester-long contract with the University. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Communication and the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Each faculty member is expected to comply with all rules and regulations for University faculty as outlined in the CU Employee and Faculty Handbooks. In addition, each has the following responsibilities:

• Teach academic 6 - 15 credits per year, or the equivalent
• Assist in student advising and mentoring
• Provide evaluation
• Responsible for meeting with assigned students throughout the semester
• Provides a quality learning experience for students on a semester basis.
• Adjunct faculty reports to the chair and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the university
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations
• Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills
• All candidates should possess an ability to meet deadlines
• Be fully supportive of the Christian mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Education and Qualifications

• The candidate will have an earned master's degree in a communication-related field
• Ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching

Physical Demands/Equipment

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.