Instructor Jobs

The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University invites applications for the position of Instructor. The School seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants to teach a variety of upper and lower division undergraduate courses in human communication during the 2023-24 Academic Year (August 16, 2023 – May 15, 2024).

The number of courses and subject matter are contingent upon the needs of the school, funding, and sufficient enrollment. Instructor positions are fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications. Subsequent annual renewal is possible contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university. Specific start date within the 2023-24 Academic Year will vary based on assigned courses. By policy, the successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States by time of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Communication (not mass or media) by the time of appointment; or, two (2) years graduate coursework in Human Communication
• By policy, the successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States by time of hire
• Experience in in-person instruction
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in human communication courses at the university level
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse students, faculty, and staff populations and communities

Desired Qualifications

• Including COM 225, 230, 259, 263, 300/400 level courses
• Demonstrated experience working with online university systems, including Canvas and Zoom
• Demonstrated expertise in lower and upper division interpersonal courses and research methods courses
  • Including COM 225, 230, 259, 263, 300/400 level courses
• Willingness to teach in-person synchronous classes on ASU’s Tempe campus

To apply, please submit the following:

Application materials should be sent electronically using this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/125587

The initial deadline to apply is June 30, 2023. If not filled, applications will be evaluated every week thereafter until the search is closed.

For Additional Information
Email search committee chair: Dr. Belle Edson, Director of Undergraduate Studies, at [email protected]

The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community.