Oral Communication Lecturer Job at Umcp, College Park, MD

  • Umcp
  • College Park, MD

Job Description

Oral Communication Lecturer

The Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) invites applications for a 9-month Oral Communication Lecturer position, to teach an oral communication course to undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park. This is a Professional Track, 9-month faculty appointment that may be renewed.

Preferred--Agriculture related experience and demonstrated ability to contribute to department decision-making, strategic planning, and academic and professional service.

Required--

Master's degree in Communication, Speech Communication, Agricultural Communication & Leadership or closely related field.

2 years teaching experience, preferably at the post secondary level.

The key person will demonstrate excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities:

Teach 5 sections of INAG 110: Oral Communication, each spring and fall semester.

Participate in departmental decision-making, strategic planning, and academic and professional service.

Update and develop curriculum, instructional materials, assessment activities and teaching practices.

Work as part of the Oral Communication teaching team and contribute to the scholarship and enhancement of the course and the department.

Required Application Materials: A complete application packet includes a Cover Letter, Resume or CV, Transcripts (copy acceptable for application process), teaching philosophy statement, sample course syllabus or teaching portfolio, and contact information of three (3) professional references. All candidates must apply online. The effective start date is January 1, 2027.

Best Consideration Date: August 1, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department: AGNR-Institute of Applied Agriculture

Worker Sub-Type: Faculty Non-Regular (Fixed Term)

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Job Tags

Fixed term contract

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