Elements of Intercultural Communication – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus (Spring 2027) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences is hiring an adjunct faculty member to teach Elements of Intercultural Communication in person at its Phoenix Traditional Campus during Spring 2027. The course examines communication among people from different racial, ethnic, cultural, and minority backgrounds. Students explore verbal and nonverbal communication in a variety of media and contexts, and study communication styles, rituals, and traditions through topics including mass media, family structure, religion, politics, education, social life, art, and literature. The role involves facilitating classroom instruction and discussions, helping students engage with course objectives and topics, assessing performance, and mentoring student success. Faculty are expected to support the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission. The semester runs from January 4, 2027, through April 25, 2027, with final course grades due May 2, 2027.

Requirements

A master’s degree in Communication, Cultural Anthropology, Linguistics, or a related area.
Applicants with a master’s degree in any field may be considered for an exception if they have either 9 graduate credits in Intercultural Communication or substantial teaching experience.
Before submitting an application, attach an unofficial transcript reflecting the degree earned and 9 graduate credit hours in the listed areas, as well as unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.

Nice To Haves

A PhD in Communication, Cultural Anthropology, Linguistics, or another related terminal degree.

Responsibilities

Facilitate classroom lectures and discussions.
Engage students in learning course objectives and topics.
Assess student performance and mentor student success in the classroom.
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission.