Adjunct Professor of Communication

Adjunct Professor of Communication

Institution: Southwest Minnesota State University

Classification

Title:

State Univ Adjunct Unit

Employment Condition: Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary: $0.00 - $0.00 (Compensation is per credit, current rate $1819 per credit)

This adjunct position will teach courses for the Communication Studies Program and/or mentor concurrent enrollment instructors in College Now. Applicants may indicate 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 course.
• Instructors must follow programmatic standards and work from a common curriculum developed by the program.
• Instructors should be available to students and mentees outside of class time.

• 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 must be able to travel within Minnesota and attend an annual summer workshop on campus.
• Experience teaching college‑level Communication courses.
• Appreciation for liberal arts education.
• Ability to work productively and collegially with stakeholders.

• Preference for candidates who can teach on campus in Marshall, Minnesota.
• Preference for those who can document effectiveness in teaching online.

• Southwest Minnesota State University is seeking a pool of qualified adjunct applicants; positions are filled on an as‑needed basis.
• Submission of resume and official transcripts is required.

• 11 paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick time, six weeks paid parental leave.
• Low‑cost medical and dental insurance with deductibles.
• Pension plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans.
• Pre‑tax medical and dental expense accounts.
• Employer‑paid life insurance, short and long‑term disability.
• Professional development and tuition waiver program.

Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system and is an equal‑opportunity educator and employer. SMSU is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Women, diverse populations, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.