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The Department of Communication, Journalism and Media at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor of Speech Communication for the Fall semester beginning September 2025 during the class block scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:10—2:40 p.m.

This position is to teach COM 104 Speech Communication. This course examines basic communication principles and strategies of public speaking. Candidates should have experience teaching outlining, basic research techniques, general communication theory and platform skills. This course counts towards the fulfillment of the Essential Competencies element of the College of Arts and Sciences general education curriculum.

Candidates may have the opportunity to teach a second section.

• M.A. or higher in Communication Studies or related field.

• Experience in teaching Speech Communication at the college level.

• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required 

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Communication Studies or related field.

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Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success. 

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.