Elements of Intercultural Communication – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus (Spring 2027) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences
About The Position
Grand Canyon University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking 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 across media and contexts, including communication styles, rituals, and traditions as reflected in mass media, family structure, religion, politics, education, social life, art, and literature. The instructor will facilitate classroom lectures and discussions, engage students with course objectives and topics, assess their performance, and mentor their success. Faculty are expected to support GCU’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission. The Spring semester begins January 4, 2027, and ends April 25, 2027; final course grades are due May 2, 2027.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in Communication, Cultural Anthropology, Linguistics, or a related area.
- An exception may be granted to candidates with a master’s degree in any field who have either 9 graduate credits in Intercultural Communication or substantial teaching experience.
- Attach an unofficial transcript reflecting the degree earned and 9 graduate credit hours in the listed areas, and 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 by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission.
Benefits
- Education benefits and tuition assistance.
- 401(k).
- Employee perks and discounts.
- Gym and fitness center.
- Canyon Health & Wellness Center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
