Job Description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences employs faculty and faculty leaders who are passionate about engaging and mentoring students. Our faculty are energetic advisors who are committed to helping our students grow academically, spiritually, and personally. They are experts in their respective fields, in addition to being passionate educators and collaborators who help enhance the college experience for all students.

Join our mission in helping others find their purpose and start your instructor career with GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.  

Why Work at GCU:

Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee401(k)Employee Perks and DiscountsGym and Fitness CenterCanyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus -  Phoenix, AZ:

Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Spring 2025 Semester (01/06/2025 - 04/27/2025)

Course: Workplace Relationships

In this course, students learn what it takes to build healthy relationships in the workplace. Students investigate the role of motivation, emotional intelligence, diversity, and ethical behavior in promoting effectiveness at work. The class focuses on "people" skills and utilizing these skills in an increasingly team-based and customer-oriented workplace. Content provides opportunities to become more effective in discerning, ethical, flexible, and perceptive behaviors while working with people. Special attention is given to the challenges students will face in interpersonal communication at work and the opportunities that a workplace environment offers in building social virtuosity.

What You Will Do:

Facilitate classroom lecture and discussionsEngage students in learning course objectives and topicsAssess student performance and mentor success in the classroomProvide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring:

*Professional or Teaching experience required

Preferred: PhD in CommunicationOR Master’s in CommunicationAND coursework in Professional or Workplace Communication or Business CommunicationsExceptions may be granted to individuals with a Master’s in any field possessing either: 18 graduate credits in Communications AND coursework in Professional OR Workplace Communication OR has substantial teaching experience

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed aboveYour unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

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