Adjunct Instructor of Public Speaking and Professional Communications

Our mission at GBC is to empower learners to achieve excellence by linking knowledge to practice. What better way to empower our learners than through the shared knowledge of industry experts? If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the future of your industry, consider an adjunct position with Goldey-Beacom College!

Effective Date of Appointment: Ongoing

Deadline: Ongoing

Located in beautiful, suburban Pike Creek, Delaware, Goldey-Beacom College is a private, co‑ed institution with a rich history and high standards of educational excellence. Founded in 1886 and initially focused on equipping students for success in business, the College now offers programs in psychology, criminal justice, English, economics, and all areas of business. As an MSCHE and ACBSP accredited institution, Goldey-Beacom also offers master’s degrees in psychology and business and attracts a diverse student body from 22 states and over 60 nations.

We are seeking a part‑time Adjunct Instructor to teach undergraduate courses in Public Speaking and Professional Communication. The successful candidate will create engaging learning experiences that help students develop strong communication skills while fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment. Teaching opportunities may be available in face‑to‑face, online synchronous, online asynchronous, and hybrid formats, with courses offered during daytime and evening hours.

• COM 285 – Public Speaking
• COM 238 – Professional Communication

• Master’s degree in Communications, or a closely related field
• Experience teaching or presenting in a professional or academic setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to supporting a diverse student population

• Experience teaching public speaking and/or workplace communication
• Familiarity with online or hybrid teaching tools
• Practical experience in communication-related fields (e.g., business, media, training, or public relations)

Goldey-Beacom College recognizes the importance of being an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable and respectful campus climate. We are constantly working to create a College that celebrates individuality and strives to provide a non‑discriminatory, fair and equitable learning and working environment for the GBC family. While we celebrate diversity in all forms, our hiring, compensation, training, and employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance.

We are governed by transparency and accountability in our human resource policies and procedures, recruitment and selection, hiring, training and development, employee relations, promotion, compensation and total rewards, and termination.

Goldey-Beacom College is proud to offer our employees benefits that can’t be beat! Our HR team is happy to answer any questions you may have.

After working in business and marketing over 40 years, I wanted to share my experiences and knowledge with future business leaders. Besides teaching my students the subject matter, I want my classes to provide them with an experience that will help prepare them for the working environment they will encounter in business.

Adjunct Professor

Caleb Curtiss

I teach at Goldey-Beacom College because I value its practical focus and the chance to work closely with students who are building clear, career‑connected goals. What I want to teach our students is how to write with purpose by making strong claims, using evidence, adapting to real audiences, and communicating professionally across formats so their ideas can make an impact in academic and workplace settings.

Adjunct Professor

Dana Kinsey

I want to teach students to trust their voices and use creativity, empathy, and positivity to connect with others.

Goldey-Beacom College recognizes the importance of being an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable and respectful campus climate. We are constantly working to create a College that celebrates individuality and strives to provide a non‑discriminatory, fair and equitable learning and working environment for the GBC family. While we celebrate diversity in all forms, our hiring, compensation, training, and employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance.

We are governed by transparency and accountability in our human resource policies and procedures, recruitment and selection, hiring, training and development, employee relations, promotion, compensation and total rewards, and termination.

Goldey-Beacom College is a Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.