Adjunct Faculty, English and Communication

Strategic Education, Inc

. Teach assigned undergraduate English/Communication courses using a pre-designed curriculum .

Posted 11/10/2026part-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $2,300 - $2,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching undergraduate English and Communication courses, utilizing technology to enhance curriculum effectiveness and providing high-quality feedback to support student success. Proficient in academic evaluation and skilled in oral and written communication, with a strong emphasis on time management and organizational abilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In CommunicationsTeaching Experience At The College LevelProficiency With Microsoft OfficeKnowledge Of Academic TechnologyExcellent Oral And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentAcademic EvaluationInformation LiteracyOral Presentation SkillsPlanning And Organizing Course Objectives

Soft Skills

Time ManagementActive ListeningCoaching And MentoringBuilding Faculty-Student RelationshipsCoping With Stressful Situations

Tools & Technologies

Online Learning PlatformMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCommunication Technology Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Certification In Discipline SpecialtyTerminal Degree Or Work Towards A Terminal Degree

Industry Keywords

Hybrid Format InstructionUndergraduate CoursesCurriculum EffectivenessFaculty MeetingsUniversity Policies And Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach assigned undergraduate English/Communication courses using a pre-designed curriculum
Deliver courses in hybrid format through 11 in-person sessions and asynchronous online instruction
Maintain assigned office hours
Enhance curriculum effectiveness using technology and videos
Arrive on campus at least half an hour before weekly in-person sessions
Use the online learning platform to enrich the online course component
Support students through email, phone, text, and office hours
Provide timely, high-quality feedback to support academic success
Establish evaluation standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated
Adhere to University policies and procedures
Attend required faculty meetings, workshops, and training
Serve as a coach and mentor while building faculty-student relationships and classroom community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Communications, English, English Education required, OR any Master’s degree in a related area with at least 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) of graduate coursework in Communications, Composition, English, or English Education
Evidence of professional or academic experience with writing, oral communication, active listening, time management, and communications-related technology tools required for COM100/COM101/COM200/COM201
Evidence of professional or academic experience with information literacy, persuasion, and writing required for ENG201/ENG215
Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, and overall computer skills
Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation
Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning, and organizing course objectives
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective time management skills
Ability to travel weekly to required locations
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
Ability to effectively cope with stressful situations and maintain strong mental acuity
Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience strongly preferred
Terminal degree or work towards a terminal degree preferred
Professional certification in discipline specialty, if applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
Well-being incentives
Parental leave
Paid time off
Certain paid holidays
Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
401(k) retirement benefit
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance
Entertainment and retail discounts
Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees
Reasonable accommodations for the application process