YourPace Part-Time Faculty: Professional Communication

University of Maine System•Presque Isle, ME

1d•Remote

About The Position

The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) invites applications for a part-time, remote Adjunct Faculty position in Professional Communication within the English and Media Studies BA program, offered through the YourPace competency-based education (CBE) model. This fully online, asynchronous, 8-week course emphasizes practical communication skills essential for academic, professional, and civic success and fulfills the University’s General Education Oral Communication requirement. Adjunct faculty may serve as Instructors of Record and/or contribute to course development. Teaching assignments occur six times per year with multiple start dates. Faculty report to the Chair of Arts & Humanities and work closely with the Media and Cultural Studies Program Lead and the Coordinator of General Education. UMPI is a public institution accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). YourPace is a flexible, subscription-based CBE program designed for adult learners. All courses are fully online and asynchronous. Adjunct faculty are compensated according to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements/MOUs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in English, Communication, Speech Communication, Communication Studies, or a closely related field; OR a master’s in another discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in communication or speech
Experience teaching oral and/or professional communication at the college level
Experience coaching students in presentations
Proficiency with learning management systems and instructional technology
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse students
Commitment to competency-based education and self-paced, mastery-focused learning

Nice To Haves

PhD in English, Rhetoric, Media Studies, Cultural Studies, or related field
College-level teaching experience in communication, public speaking, or general education courses
Experience in CBE, online, hybrid, or nontraditional formats
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (evaluations, peer observations, portfolio)
Professional experience in presentations, training, or public speaking
Commitment to inclusive learning environments
Experience teaching Media, Cultural, or Environmental Studies topics

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction in a fully online, asynchronous environment
Facilitate student mastery of communication competencies, including presentations, interpersonal, and workplace communication
Provide timely, substantive feedback on assessments and projects (within 72 hours)
Coach students in effective oral and professional communication for diverse audiences
Support student progress in the CBE framework and maintain regular communication via email, Zoom, or phone
Utilize learning management systems and instructional technology effectively