Strategic Communication Adjuncts
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Job Description
Job Posting:
JR101559 Strategic Communication Adjuncts (Evergreen) (Open)
Department:
Communication and Literature, Associate Professor | JM
Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Open Date:
12-16-2025
Close Date:
$2,220 per course.
Job Description:
Strategic Communication Adjuncts
Frostburg State University, Department of Communication and Literature, seeks applications for part-time adjunct instructors to teach courses in Strategic Communication to begin Spring 2026 and beyond.
The recently updated Strategic Communication (STCO) curriculum offers tracks in Communication Leadership and Social Media. The program offers a Communication Leadership Lab that gives colleagues and students opportunities to collaborate with campus and community partners on dialogue, deliberation, and debate as well as the creation of communication campaigns. For specific questions, contact Dr. Elesha L. Ruminski at elruminski@frostburg.edu.
Responsibilities: Teach 1-2 communication courses per semester. Primary teaching assignments may include introductory and upper-level courses to support departmental needs, which might include Introduction to Strategic Communication Leadership; Introduction to Public Communication; Foundations of Strategic Messaging; Collaboration and Team Communication; Communication and Relationships; Argumentation and Advocacy; Digital Identity and Community; Rights and Responsibilities of Communication; and Public Relations Principles and Strategies. Faculty members at FSU are expected to actively participate in the University's student-learning assessment program. The successful candidate will demonstrate professional commitment to the communication discipline, active participation in departmental meetings, and commitment to development of innovative teaching strategies, including ability to teach hybrid, remote, and fully asynchronous courses.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from a regionally accredited university in Communication or closely related field. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field.
About the University: A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.
About the Area: FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snow skiing/boarding, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure-seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!
To Apply:
Please visit https://marylandconnect.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FSU_Careers. Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements in this advertisement; 3) contact information for three professional references; and 4) unofficial transcripts of your graduate work.
This position is open until filled.
Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for
qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.
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FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.
Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.
WWW.FROSTBURG.EDU
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