UMS

Part-Time Faculty – Professional Communication

UMS

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Maine • United States

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About the role

  • 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

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
  • PhD in English, Rhetoric, Media Studies, Cultural Studies, or related field (preferred)
  • College-level teaching experience in communication, public speaking, or general education courses (preferred)
  • Experience in CBE, online, hybrid, or nontraditional formats (preferred)
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Tuition waivers
  • Retirement plans
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
teachingcoachingoral communicationprofessional communicationpresentation skillscommunication competenciescompetency-based educationself-paced learningassessment feedbackonline instruction
Soft Skills
student-centered instructioneffective communicationinterpersonal skillsability to work with diverse studentstimely feedbackorganizational skillscommitment to student progressadaptabilitycoachingfacilitation
Certifications
Master’s degree in EnglishMaster’s degree in CommunicationPhD in EnglishPhD in RhetoricPhD in Media StudiesPhD in Cultural Studies