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Rider University
Adjunct Faculty - Speech Communication
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A Communications Professor leads courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$124,889 / year median in New Jersey
+4% projected growth
Job Description
The Department of Communication, Journalism and Media at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor of Speech Communication for the Fall 2026 semester beginning Wednesday, September 9, 2026. COM 104 Speech Communication . This course examines basic communication principles and strategies of public speaking. Candidates should have experience teaching outlining, basic research techniques, general communication theory and platform skills. This course counts towards the fulfillment of the Essential Competencies element of the College of Arts and Sciences general education curriculum. The class meets
D. in Communication Studies or related field.
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on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10:20-11:20 a.m. Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course. M.A. or higher in Communication Studies or related field. Experience in teaching Speech Communication at the college level. Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required. Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Communication Studies or related field.