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Job Description

The Virginia Tech School of Communication invites applications for a two-year non-tenure-track appointment to begin August 2025. The instructor will teach Communication Skills, a two-semester course in written and oral communication for first-year students. The instructor will teach four classes per semester and use a common syllabus and tests.

Required Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Communication or related discipline.
2. Experience teaching writing and communication skills.
3. Ability to work in a collaborative teaching team.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Full-time experience in teaching written and oral communication.
2. Course work/experience in teaching first-year students.
3. Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology into teaching.
4. Experience/training with incorporating assessment into course work.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Review Date

5/19/25

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brandi Quesenberry at brandiq@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.