Adjunct Faculty in Oral Communication
Adjunct Faculty in Oral Communication
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13-04-2025
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Position Summary
This position is for an adjunct instructor to teachOral Communication an introductory course focused on the fundamentals of spoken communication. The course covers essential communication theories and principles with an emphasis on practical application in various formats including oneonone (dyadic) interactions group discussions and public speaking.
Students will explore the role of communication in everyday life and develop key skills in clarity confidence and ethical expression. The instructor will be responsible for delivering course content facilitating class discussions and activities and assessing student performance through presentations and other assignments.
This course plays a vital role in helping students build a strong foundation in effective communicationboth personally and professionallywithin an inclusive and supportive learning environment.Essential Functions
- Teach courses as described and assigned
- Discuss class progress with the program coordinator including teaching performance through observation
- Collaborate with other faculty as needed
- Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students in an academic context that integrates your Christian faith and learning.
- Embrace themission vision and values of Fresno Pacific University affirm theFPU Faith Expectations and support the ideals and practices articulated in The Fresno Pacific Idea
- Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- M.A. or higher in Communication Film Studies or a closely related field.
- Collegelevel teaching experience in communication or related subject areas.
- Comprehensive understanding of communication theory and its realworld application in oral and interpersonal settings.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to connect with and support a diverse student body.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive studentcentered classroom environment.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with students faculty and staff in a professional and collegial manner.
- Commitment to the Christian faith and the Universitys mission of Christcentered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.
Preferred:- Teaching focus in Oral Communication Public Speaking and/or Communication Theory.
- Background in delivering lowerdivision General Education courses particularly those geared toward firstyear college students.
- Ability to support and engage a diverse student population through inclusive instructional practices.
- Availability to teach the course as currently scheduled with flexibility as needed.
Environmental Conditions:- Work is primarily performed in a classroom studio or lab setting with occasional requirements to teach in online or hybrid formats.
- May be required to stand walk and move between classroom spaces for extended periods during instruction.
- Regular use of computer audiovisual and media equipment in both instructional and administrative tasks.
- Must be able to lift and carry instructional materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. as needed.
- Exposure to standard office and classroom environments with moderate noise levels.
- May involve occasional evening or weekend hours depending on course scheduling.
- Public contact position requiring professional apparel personal hygiene and grooming.
Physical Demands:- Ability to remain standing for long periods during lectures discussions and presentations.
- Frequent speaking and listening for extended periods including leading discussions and facilitating group activities.
- Occasional bending reaching or walking around the classroom to engage with students.
- Ability to transport and set up instructional materials including textbooks visual aids and equipment (up to 25 lbs).
- Manual dexterity required to operate audiovisual and classroom technology.
- Reasonable accommodation for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law.
University Information
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official Transcripts (showing highest degree earned)
- 2 Professional References
- Faith Reference Letter This should be written by a clergy or church leader who will attest to your Christian faith and participation in church.
Compensation is based on highest completed degree level:
Masters degree: Anticipated pay per unit $811.51 $23.97 per hour
Terminal degree: Anticipated pay per unit $977.98 $28.82 per hour
UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION
Fresno Pacific University is the only accredited Christian university founded in the Central Valley. FPU connects every students untapped potential with unlimited opportunity for professional personal and ethical offers undergraduate graduate and seminary programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation to more than 3500 traditional and adult students on the main campus in southeast Fresno and regional campuses in North Fresno Visalia Bakersfield and Merced as well as online. The university also reaches about 8000 students through professional development studies. FPU has the highest fouryear graduation rate of any Central Valley college or university and is a Hispanic Serving Institution with a Hispanic student population of 47 percent. FPU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and ranked in the top tier among western universitiesmasters category by U.S. News & World Report. Both U.S. News and Washington Monthly include FPU on their Best Value and Best Bang for the Buck lists U.S. News places it at number 13 in its category for student social mobility and Money has ranked it at number 11 among 50 Best Colleges for Transfer Students. FPU is affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church and all employees express a personal Christian commitment and support the Christian mission of the university. A description of the unique quality of FPU as an academic community can be found in the Fresno Pacific Idea atfresno/about/fpuidea.
Reserving its rights as a religious institution Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ethnicity sex age or disability or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you should contact FPUs Human Resources Department at. As a religious institution the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith the FPU Idea and the Universitys governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.
Employment Type
Temp
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