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Adjunct Lecturer - Communication Studies (Multiple Positions) - Part Time FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT u201cAt Baruch College we believe that student success is everyoneu2019s responsibilityu201d Baruch College, located in the historic Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan, is a senior college in the City University of New York, with roughly 16,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students enrolled in three schools: the Lawrence Zicklin School of Business; the Mildred and George Weissman School of Arts and Sciences; and the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. The Department of Communication Studies, located in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, offers two undergraduate majors (one in Corporate Communication and one in Communication Studies), an undergraduate minor in Communication Studies, and a Masteru2019s degree in Corporate Communication. The Department of Communication Studies at Baruch College seeks experienced college instructors with expertise in business and technical writing, advanced public speaking, and business communication to join the adjunct faculty pool for in-person sections of the oral communication courses (Communication 1010, Communication 2020, and Communication 3021). Openings are anticipated beginning Fall 2026, with the possibility of subsequent appointments in later semesters contingent on teaching effectiveness, department needs, and enrollment. Well-qualified and flexible applicants may be eligible for a teaching load of up to 3 courses (9 credit hours) in Fall and Spring semesters. Summer and Winter teaching is often availableu2014contingent on demand and department needs. Application to this position does not guarantee any offer or appointment. Applicants will be evaluated for being added to the pool of available adjunct faculty should there be a need to hire. Faculty are typically hired from the pool at the title of Adjunct Lecturer. Responsibilities in this position include the following: u2022 Teach undergraduate courses in basic public speaking, business communication (with a writing focus) or advanced public speaking in applied business contexts u2022 Provide detailed and timely feedback to students on weekly speeches and/or written assignments u2022 Adhere to a shared set of assignments, rubrics, and curricula across all sections of the course u2022 Hold office hours weekly u2022 Complete required administrative tasks, including verifying enrollment rosters, submitting syllabi to the department for approval and records, entering final grades, and completing any necessary paperwork in a timely manner. u2022 Complying with all relevant department, college and CUNY policies. u2022 Completing required ESPARC and WVP training each academic year QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in area(s) of expertise, and the ability to teach successfully. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: M.A or PhD in communication studies, rhetoric and composition, or a related field strongly preferred. Applicants with a Masters in an unrelated field who have college-level teaching experience and/or extensive professional experience in business contexts may be considered. College-level classroom teaching experience or comparable training/development experience required. Experience teaching public speaking, business writing, technical writing, and advanced public speaking strongly preferred. Particularly of interest is experience with and pedagogical training in large-lecture format classes with enrollments above 70 students. Candidates must be able to follow a shared curriculum carefully and accurately and must be available to teach in-person sections on Baruchu2019s campus in Grammercy Park. COMPENSATION $112.50 per hour. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. HOW TO APPLY Visit access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select