Fundamentals of Communication – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus (Fall 2026) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at GCU is home to dedicated faculty and leaders who are deeply committed to inspiring and guiding students. Our faculty are dynamic mentors, devoted to fostering academic, spiritual, and personal growth in every student they serve. As experts in their fields, they are not only passionate educators but also collaborative partners who enrich the college experience for all. If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact and help others discover their purpose, consider joining our mission by becoming an instructor at GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers fulfilling opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, in-person courses at our Phoenix campus. If you are a motivated educator eager to provide high-quality instruction in a modern, collaborative environment with smaller class sizes, we would love to hear from you. GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ: Instruction for our Fall Semester begins on September 8, 2026, and ends on December 20, 2026 – Final Course Grades are due on December 27, 2026 Course: Fundamentals of Communication This course is an introduction to the field of communication with emphasis on the history of communication study, relevant communication theories guiding current research, the contexts in which communication occurs, and issues faced by students of communication. The course focuses on introducing students to various communication models as well as theories and skills in interpersonal communication, small group communication, mass communication, intercultural communication, and public communication.

Requirements

Master's in Communication
Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a Master's in any field possessing 18 graduate credits in Communications and substantial work experience
Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees
Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.
All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process.

Nice To Haves

PhD Communication

Responsibilities

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