Adjunct Faculty, Communication

Geneva College invites applications for an Instructor in the Core Department. The temporary position is for the fall 2026 semester. Depending on enrollment, the instructor will teach one – two sections of Principles of Communication (COM 101), a 3-credit core course, beginning on August 24, 2026.

Application Process

Application materials are required to include the following items below. Any application that does not include these items, may not be considered.

A. A Vita/CV

B. Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official copies will be required before being appointed)

Summary of Responsibilities

The selected candidate will teach one – two sections of Principles of Communication (COM 101) in the Fall 2026 semester, beginning on August 24, 2026.

Essential Responsibilities

(These essential responsibilities are those the individual must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

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• Teach assigned contact hours per semester.
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• Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons (Note: preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course).
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• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved syllabus per faculty established guidelines.
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• Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.
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• Suitably challenge, engage, support, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
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• Provide timely grades to students through college software and upload mid-term and final grades by college deadlines.
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• Respond to student questions on a timely basis.
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• Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.

Specific Responsibilities

A. Guide students in the objectives of this course

1. Identifying the primary questions for the study of communication 2. Understand the relationship between personal, professional and public life 3. Understanding the impact of technology on patterns of human communication 4. Demonstrating facility with the elements of public speaking and persuasion 5. Articulating the primary questions for the study of communication

B. Analyze and provide guidance toward the improvement of student public presentations

Exhibits behavior that is consistent with and supportive of Geneva’s mission, vision, core values, and standards of conduct:

1. Geneva Mission Statement

• Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor. 2.
• Vision
• Statement: Geneva College will inspire students to integrate faith in Christ into all aspects of life in the real world, and to serve faithfully within their callings for Christ and Country. 3.
• Core
• Values: 1. Serve with grace. 2. Pursue Godly wisdom. 3. Foster academic strength. 4. Engage culture faithfully. 5. Inspire vibrant hospitality. 6. Honor one another. 4.
• Standards of
• Conduct: Employees of Geneva College will affirm upon hire, and annually thereafter, their promise to abide by the College’s Standard of Conduct Policy. All employees must conduct their personal affairs so there can be no opportunity for unfavorable reflections upon the Christian beliefs and mission of the College, either expressed or implied. It is expected that employees will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with biblical standards, values, and character. These standards of personal conduct do not apply to family members and/or friends of the employee.

Job Requirements - Administrative

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General

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed or are able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations in order to safely perform the essential responsibilities of the job. 2.

Physical

Must be able to perform the following: talking, hearing, and seeing. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate all office equipment including, but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and telephones. 3.

Confidentiality

Individuals must recognize that management of data, including personal information, grades, budgets, programs, and policies is necessary to the operation of the College. Such information must be kept private and confidential for the protection of the College and to obey Federal and/or State laws. Should there be doubt as to whether a certain matter is to be protected, it should be discussed with your supervisor before making a disclosure. 4.

Mental

Must be able to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, make judgments, and solve problems.

Qualifications

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Minimum

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• Education/Certification: Candidate must have obtained at least a conferred master’s degree in a Communication-related field from an accredited U.S. college/university or international equivalent. 2.

Experience

• Work and/or teaching within the Communication field 3.
• Christian
• Commitment: An eligible candidate must be a thoughtful and articulate Christian and an active member of a Protestant evangelical Christian church. Preference will be given to the candidate who supports and has an articulate understanding of the Reformed faith. An eligible candidate must understand and support the College’s “Foundational Concepts of Christian Education” by expressing an evangelical Christian profession of faith and demonstrate the ability to integrate a Christian perspective in their work. 2.

Preferred

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• Education/Certification: PhD in a Communication-related field is preferred 2.

Experience: Previous higher education teaching experience preferred