Adjunct Instructor, Communication Studies

Adjunct Instructor, Communication Studies

This pool will be accessed per the need[s] of the Department. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than two years. After two years, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct pool. Interested parties should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information (phone & email).

In your cover letter, please specify those areas or courses that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in teaching.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Professional References List

• Transcripts (Unofficial)
• License/Certification
• Other Document

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Communications Adjunct Pool For additional information, please contact the Chair of the Department, Dr. Franny Howes: franny.howes

The Communication Department at Oregon Tech has recently instituted a focus within the Communication Studies major in Leadership. This focus is designed as a degree completion sequence for students who hold a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) associate's degree. This Focus on Leadership will serve active duty members of the military and will be delivered at Kingsley Field Air Force base close to our campus in Klamath Falls.

These courses will be taught in a four-week format for ten months of the year.

The College of Health, Arts, and Sciences at Oregon Tech is seeking enthusiastic and well-qualified teachers for adjunct teaching positions to begin Spring term, April 2026 in Klamath Falls campus teaching accelerated four-week courses at an off-site location serving military students at Kingsley Field. We are looking for instructors who could teach one or more of the following courses:
Communication Software, Intercultural Communication, Essentials of Grammar and Punctuation, Interpersonal Communication, Digital Media Production, Intro to Communication, Intro to Leadership, Communication Technology in Use, Gender and Communication, Communication Research, Organizational Communication I and II, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Training and Development, Communication and Leadership, Small Group and Team Communication, Writing in the Air Force. The Communication Department is committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to complete a military background check prior to employment.

Minimum Requirements

Additional Requirements - M.A./M.S. or higher in Communication Studies, Writing, or related discipline appropriate to one or more programmatic courses Experience teaching and/or extensive formal education in Communication or related discipline Skills with technology such as Microsoft Office, email, calendaring, and learning management systems (such as Canvas), and commitment to continuous improvement. Availability to teach four days a week at Kingsley Field Successful candidates will be required to complete a military background check prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications - Military experience Experience teaching members of the military