Austin Peay State University

Part-time Instructor (Pool) - Communication

601 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37044

Part-time

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Austin Peay State University Department of Communication is seeking temporary, parttime adjunct faculty in the areas of Public Speaking, Journalism and Public Relations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

- Teach Public Speaking, News Reporting, Intro to PR depending on the needs of the
department.

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force
frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Required Minimum Qualifications

- MA in Communication or related field with 3-5 years of industry experience.
- Demonstrated success as a teacher preferred.
- A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcript

Optional Documents
1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Letter of Recommendation 3

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume. If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed. If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application. You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu