Instructor of Communication Studies Job at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Jun

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

Instructor of Communication Studies

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary: The Instructor of Communication Studies will be responsible for teaching undergraduate lecture courses. The applicant will be expected to primarily teach lower division courses in the Communication Studies program, such as Speechmaking, Interpersonal Communication, and Essential Speech.

Additionally, collaboration with departmental faculty in the development and refinement of program curriculum is required and other duties may be assigned as needs arise.

The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; in addition to teaching in-person classes on CMU’s main campus, courses assigned may include online and/or hybrid modalities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Teach 12 credit hours per semester
• Utilize D2L for course syllabus and gradebook
• Prepare and grade assignments, assessments, and speeches
• Navigate various software and technologies
• Attend departmental and program meetings

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Speech, Communications, Communication Studies, or closely related discipline by Fall 2025.
• Degree must be from an accredited institution
• Ability and desire to teach undergraduate communication courses
• Enthusiasm for working with and inspiring undergraduate students at all levels
• Ability to communicate and work collaboratively and collegially with colleagues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Artifacts of successful prior college level teaching experience
• Experience teaching Public Speaking and/or Interpersonal Communication
• Experience teaching online and/or hybrid modalities
• The ideal candidate would also be able to teach Argumentation and Debate courses.

Salary: $53,000.00 - 58,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

Department: Theatre Arts

Employment Type: Faculty

Start Date: August 2026

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: Open until filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 12/7/2025.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Letter of Application (addressing minimum and preferred qualifications, ability to perform duties listed, and overall teaching philosophy).
• CV or Resume
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed.
• Brief statement describing job-related examples of how you’ve worked with varied learners/colleagues and fostered an inclusive, respectful classroom or workplace.
• Three letters of recommendation from those who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for.

Direct Inquiries Contact: Nicole Grider, ngrider@coloradomesa.edu 970-248-1796 or Tara Carleo, tcarleo@coloradomesa.edu

Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.