Visiting Instructor of Communication Studies Job at Colorado Mesa University in

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

Visiting Instructor of Communication Studies

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Visiting 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 (a one-credit co-requisite to CMU’s interdisciplinary general education capstone). 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. This position is for the Spring 2026 semester only.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 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 student 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: $23,000.00 - 24,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

Department: Colorado Mesa University

Employment Type: Faculty

Start Date: January 2026

Ending: May 19, 2026

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline:Open until filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11/9/2025.

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 (If your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire).
• 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.

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. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.