Adjunct Lecturer - Communication Studies

St. Catherine University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Saint Paul, MINNESOTA
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Position Title Adjunct Lecturer - Communication Studies
Division Academic Affairs
Department/Office Exec VP & Provost

Position Summary Information


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The Communication Studies department at St. Catherine University invites applications for an Adjunct Lecturer for the 2024-25 Fall Semester. St. Catherine University employs Adjunct Faculty on a per-course basis, usually for no more than twelve credits per academic year. Service as an adjunct does not count toward promotion and tenure.
The undergraduate college at St. Catherine is one of only six US institutions that is both a women’s college and a minority serving institution. Based in the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, St. Kate’s is home to a diverse group of nearly 3,500 students in varying disciplines and degree levels. The department is committed to gender and racial diversity at every stage of the educational and career pipeline.
Courses Available:
  • Introduction to Communication: Women and Social Change
  • Media, Culture and Society
  • Gender and Rhetoric
  • Public Relations Writing


Responsibilities:
  • Teach one or two classes on a semester basis in traditional or online environments.
  • Educate and support students in their classroom.
  • Communicate respectfully and build relationships of trust with people of all cultures and abilities.
  • Foster a culture of inclusive excellence through authentic relationships with students as an educator and a mentor.
  • Monitor and assess student-learning outcomes and provide timely and frequent feedback to students on academic performance.
  • Monitor curriculum content and make recommendations as appropriate to maintain relevance.
  • Consistent with the university’s Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and dedication to a liberal arts-based curriculum, faculty are expected to manifest these themes in their teaching and practice experiences.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Masters in Communication Studies or related field
  • One (1) year of relevant teaching experience
  • Experience serving students from historically excluded communities
Preferred Qualifications
  • Preference will be given to individuals with evidence of successful college teaching effectiveness.
  • Three (3) years of relevant teaching experience in higher education
  • Experience working in a minority serving institution


We seek creative, adaptable faculty and staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.
EEO Statement
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at [email protected] or 651-690-6565.
Application instructions for FACULTY
Submit an application online to be contacted by our department. Successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. Official transcripts are required in order for us to comply with accreditation requirements.

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace

Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit:

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number 20210097-FAC
Posting Start Date 03/26/2024
Application Deadline 04/25/2024

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