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Adjunct Faculty - Undergraduate Communication

Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
Vanguard University

POSITION SUMMARY: Undergraduate Communication Department seeks applications for adjunct instructors for Communication Studies courses, including Public Speaking, Intercultural Communication, Public Relations, Gender Communication, and Health Communication. This is a pool posting.

Vanguard seeks professionals of Christian faith who are committed to integration of faith and learning in their respective fields. The applicants must have demonstrated teaching ability and a commitment to working with and encouraging diversity.

Essential Functions

  • Teach assigned topic.
  • Transfer knowledge including theory, practical skills, methods and techniques in his/her related field.
  • Challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and thinking, including critical evaluation of peer-reviewed articles and other published sources.
  • Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum implementation, student support, and continuous program improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Communication. Qualified individuals with M.A. in related areas and collegiate-level teaching experience in public speaking will be considered.
  • Demonstrated teaching ability in regard to 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students.
  • Experience with Canvas LMS and ability to teach in hybrid or hyflex modalities.
  • A vibrant Christian faith, and commitment to an integration of faith and learning.

Salary

The following salary range reflects compensation paid for a 3-unit course (144 total hours), and varies based on the faculty member's highest earned degree. Total compensation is based on the number of courses taught and corresponding units for each course.

$3,120 to $3,720 per course

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete the application and upload the required documents below. Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.

Accompanying Essays

  • Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ. Please provide a brief account of your experience of coming to faith in Christ. Include current church attendance, ministry, outreach and service involvement, any experience you have had with the Assemblies of God or other Pentecostal churches.
  • Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University. Explain what you believe to be the elements essential to the educational theory & practice of a Christian University.
  • Integration of Faith, Teaching and Scholarship. Explain how you integrate your faith with your discipline & in your teaching and scholarship.

Curriculum Vitae Includes

  • Colleges/universities attended, location, & degree or units earned.
  • Majors or fields of study, undergrad & graduate majors, minors, & areas of concentration.
  • With the most recent, a chronological listing of teaching experience - name and location of institutions, title/academic rank, full/part-time, dates of employment
  • A specific listing of courses previously taught
  • Publications, presentations, honors, awards, and memberships in professional organizations
  • With the most recent employment, position/title, full/part-time, dates of employment
  • Any other qualifying experience, paid/voluntary, other.

References - Names, e-mail, and phone numbers of at least 3 people not related to you whom we may contact for an evaluation of your professional abilities.

Pastoral reference letter - Pastor or church leader.

Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected, notarized transcripts are required prior to employment.

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