Adjunct Faculty – Critical Reasoning and Oral Argumentation
Adjunct Instructor of Critical Reasoning and Oral Argumentation
Trinity Washington University is seeking adjunct instructors to teach in-person sections of COM 150/PHIL 150, Critical Reasoning and Oral Argumentation, in the Fall 2023 semester (3 credits). COM 150/PHIL 150 is a required course in the first-year curriculum, designed to help students develop critical reasoning and oral presentation skills. The course is structured around several standardized assignments, including critical analyses and speeches of fact and value.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate should have earned at least a Master’s degree from an accredited institution, in Communication, Philosophy, or related fields, and should be able to demonstrate strong teaching skills. A background in teaching effective communication techniques, as well as deductive and inductive forms of reasoning, is highly desirable.
Official transcripts for all degrees earned, sample course syllabi, course evaluations and/or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three professional references will be needed if the candidate is invited to campus for an interview. Knowledge of best teaching practices is required. Candidates might be invited to campus for an interview and teaching demonstration. Preference given to candidates who demonstrate excellence with engaged and active learning practices.
Trinity Washington University is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
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