Training and Development – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus (Spring 2027) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach the Training and Development course at its traditional campus in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a part-time, in-person teaching opportunity in a collaborative environment with smaller class sizes. The course helps students understand training and development in organizational settings, with a focus on communication skills and on designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating training and development programs. Training and development as a career field is also a significant focus. The Spring 2027 semester runs from January 4, 2027, through April 25, 2027, with final course grades due May 2, 2027. The instructor will facilitate lectures and discussions, engage students with course objectives and topics, assess student performance, mentor students, and support GCU’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and mission.

Requirements

Professional or teaching experience.
A master's degree in Communication with 9 graduate credits in Training and Development.
Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a master's degree in any field, 9 graduate credits in Training and Development, and substantial teaching or work experience.
Attach an unofficial transcript reflecting the degree earned and 9 graduate credit hours in the listed areas.
Attach unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Communication with an emphasis in Training and Development.

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.