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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ÌýseeksÌýexperienced, student-centered instructors to join our instructionalÌýpool of part-timeÌýcommunications faculty. Applicants should clearlyÌýindicateÌýtheir qualifications to teachÌýboth public speaking and interpersonal communications courses.Ìý

Reporting to the Department Chair for General Education and Social Sciences, part-time faculty are assigned to course sections based on their qualifications, interest, performance, andÌýcourse section availability.ÌýÌý

This is aÌýhybrid (St. Petersburg, FL) andÌýremote online part-time faculty position. Instructional faculty at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ teach online using pre-built course shells with common readings, activities, and assignments across all sections.ÌýHybrid courses in St. Petersburg include some evening hours during the work week.Ìý

Duties and Responsibilities:ÌýThe following duties and responsibilities, but not limited to, are expected:

• Implementing courses as designed by the University.ÌýÌý
• Bringing their own knowledge andÌýexpertiseÌýto bear on the subject matter.ÌýÌý
• EngagingÌýregularlyÌýand substantively with students via email, announcements, and online discussion boards.ÌýÌý
• ProvidingÌýtimely, high-quality feedback on student work.ÌýÌý
• Holding regular virtual office hours.ÌýÌý
• Keeping the department chair apprisedÌýofÌýanyÌýstudent or course issues.ÌýÌý
• FollowingÌýUniversityÌýpolicies.ÌýÌý
• Completing University-required training and attending required pre-term meetings.ÌýÌý

Qualifications:ÌýTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ìý

• A master’s degree or PhD in Communications or a master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate credits in communications.ÌýÌý
• Experience teachingÌýcommunications (including public speaking)Ìýin an asynchronous online environment.ÌýÌý
• ExperienceÌýwith the Canvas learning management system preferred.ÌýÌý
• A student-centered teachingÌýapproach.ÌýÌý
• A commitment to supporting the success of all students, including thoseÌýunderservedÌýby traditional higher education.Ìý

Compensation is provided at a rate ofÌý$1,000 per credit hour per course,Ìýwith low-enrollment courses paid at a directed study rate. The salary range reflects the University’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.

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