Online Visiting Professor, Interpersonal Communication – Part-time

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. Engage students with active learning .

Posted 11/11/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $715 - $1,950 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Speech, Communications, Debate, Rhetoric, or Intercultural Communications, with a strong focus on engaging students through active learning and effective communication. Proven ability to collaborate with faculty, facilitate diverse groups, and achieve student success in higher education settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Or PhD In Speech, Communications, Debate, Rhetoric, Or Intercultural CommunicationsPrior Higher Education Teaching ExperienceExceptional Written And Verbal Communication SkillsKnowledge Of MS Office ProductsCourse Redevelopment Experience

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Hard Skills

Active Learning EngagementCourse PreparationGrading AssignmentsStudent OutreachDocumenting Student NotesFacilitating DiscussionsMotivational SkillsInstructional SkillsSubject Matter ExpertiseTeaching First-Year Students

Soft Skills

CollaborationResponsibilityOpenness To Diverse PerspectivesStrong Work EthicPassion For Serving Students

Tools & Technologies

NAVIGATENAV360MS Office Products

Certifications & Qualifications

Official Transcripts From Regionally Accredited InstitutionCourse-By-Course US Equivalency Evaluation

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationTeaching ExperienceStudent SuccessCourse RedevelopmentGeneral Education Faculty Forums

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage students with active learning
Prepare all courses in a timely manner
List two office hours per week through NAVIGATE
Post weekly announcements, including two video announcements
Participate in discussions at least 4 days per week, including one weekend day, with a minimum of 10 posts per discussion board
Grade discussions by Tuesday following the original due date
Grade assignments by Sunday following the original due date
Submit final grades by the stated due date
Attend or listen to general education faculty forums and course collaborative meetings each session
Perform student outreach through appropriate channels
Document student notes, outreach, and outcomes in NAV360
Collaborate with faculty and course lead; respond to the course associate dean and senior manager within 24 hours
Follow policies in the virtual course observation document

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Master or PhD in Speech, Communications, Debate, Rhetoric, or Intercultural Communications
18+ earned graduate credit hours directly in coursework
An Ed.D. with 18+ graduate credit hours in Interpersonal Communication or Communication may qualify
Official transcripts for all earned degrees from a regionally accredited institution required
For degrees earned outside of the US, a course-by-course US equivalency evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator required
Prior higher education teaching experience required
Record of teaching first-year students and achieving student success preferred
Solid subject matter expertise and outstanding communication skills
Prior experience with course redevelopment preferred and highly valued
Excellent motivational and instructional skills
Ability to work collegially and facilitate diverse groups
Knowledge of MS Office products
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Passion for serving students and colleagues
Strong work ethic, responsibility, collaboration, and openness to diverse perspectives