Part Time Faculty – Communications

Excelsior University seeks experienced, student-centered instructors to join our instructional pool of part-time communications faculty. Applicants should clearly indicate their qualifications to teach both public speaking and interpersonal communications courses. 

Reporting to the Department Chair for General Education and Social Sciences, part-time faculty are assigned to course sections based on their qualifications, interest, performance, and course section availability.  

This is a hybrid (St. Petersburg, FL) and remote online part-time faculty position. Instructional faculty at Excelsior University teach online using pre-built course shells with common readings, activities, and assignments across all sections. Hybrid courses in St. Petersburg include some evening hours during the work week. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties and responsibilities, but not limited to, are expected:

• Implementing courses as designed by the University.  
• Bringing their own knowledge and expertise to bear on the subject matter.  
• Engaging regularly and substantively with students via email, announcements, and online discussion boards.  
• Providing timely, high-quality feedback on student work.  
• Holding regular virtual office hours.  
• Keeping the department chair apprised of any student or course issues.  
• Following University policies.  
• Completing University-required training and attending required pre-term meetings.  

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• A master’s degree or PhD in Communications or a master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate credits in communications.  
• Experience teaching communications (including public speaking) in an asynchronous online environment.  
• Experience with the Canvas learning management system preferred.  
• A student-centered teaching approach.  
• A commitment to supporting the success of all students, including those underserved by traditional higher education. 

Compensation is provided at a rate of $1,000 per credit hour per course, with low-enrollment courses paid at a directed study rate. The salary range reflects the University’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.