"Communication Adjunct Faculty"

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

Teach either online asynchronous or in-person 200-level Public Speaking, Intercultural Communication, or Communication Fundamentals 3-credit courses. 1 or 2 sections per semester may be available, depending on University need and instructor availability. Master's degree in Communication Studies or related field is required; Doctorate preferred. Contact Department Chair Dean Beckman if you are interested or have questions. You may also learn more about the opportunities and apply by visiting our website: College Adjunct Faculty.

Applicants are preferred who can demonstrate a commitment to advancing Saint Mary’s Lasallian Catholic identity and mission, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, the integration of the liberal arts within the professions, methods of character and virtue education, the holistic residential campus experience, and/or the Catholic Intellectual Tradition in relation to their discipline.

Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.