Adjunct Professor - Communications Department

Abilene Christian University • Abilene, TX

2d

About The Position

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. ‌ The Department of Communication and Sociology at Abilene Christian University, located in Abilene, Texas, invites applications for an adjunct position in communication with a teaching load equivalent to up to five courses per year. Assigned courses may include public speaking, small group communication, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication and/or other courses as needed and determined by the department chair. Applicants must have a master’s degree in communication to teach at the undergraduate level. Applicants with a Ph.D. in communication may also be assigned to teach courses at the graduate level as needed. A minimum of one year, college-level teaching experience and a record of effective teaching are required. The Department of Communication and Sociology offers two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree in communication and an interdisciplinary minor in leadership. We also host the ACU Speaking Center and a nationally ranked debate team. ACU is an R2 university where faculty focus on integrating faith and learning in the classroom and engage in research with graduate and undergraduate students on a broad range of topics. Additional information about the department is available at acu.edu/communication. Please submit all required application materials through the online portal. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Nominations of and applications from qualified women and minorities are especially encouraged. The mission of ACU is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities. ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire. Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master’s degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Questions? Contact Human Resources at [email protected] or call 325-674-2359.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a master’s degree in communication to teach at the undergraduate level.
• A minimum of one year, college-level teaching experience and a record of effective teaching are required.
• This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees