Communication Capstone – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus (Spring 2027) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Gcu (GCU). AZ Phoenix · part-time.
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What you'll do
- Lead classroom sessions and guide discussion in the Communication Capstone
- Help students work through course topics and goals, then evaluate their progress and support their classroom success
- Guide students in researching career or graduate-school plans and creating a project that reflects their learning
- Set an example for students by upholding the university’s stated principles and mission
What you bring
- You need professional experience or a background teaching
- A doctorate in Communication is preferred, or a Communication master’s plus research-methods coursework
- A master’s in any field can qualify with graduate Communication credits and research-methods coursework, or substantial teaching experience
Who this fits
This part-time, in-person teaching role suits an educator prepared to lead a writing-intensive capstone and mentor students toward work or graduate study. Classes take place at the Phoenix campus during the Spring 2027 semester.
From the employer
Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at GCU is home to dedicated faculty and leaders who are deeply committed to inspiring and guiding students. Our faculty are dynamic mentors, devoted to fostering academic, spiritual, and personal growth in every student they serve. As experts in their fields, they are not only passionate educators but also collaborative partners who enrich the college experience for all.
If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact and help others discover their purpose, consider joining our mission by becoming an instructor at GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers fulfilling opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, in-person courses at our Phoenix campus. If you are a motivated educator eager to provide high-quality instruction in a modern, collaborative environment with smaller class sizes, we would love to hear from you.
Why Work at GCU:
- Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
- 401(k)
- Employee Perks and Discounts
- Gym and Fitness Center
- Canyon Health & Wellness Center
GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:
- Instruction for our Spring Semester begins on January 4, 2027, and ends on April 25, 2027 – Final Course Grades are due on May 2, 2027
Course: Communication Capstone
This writing-intensive course includes a culminating reflection and collection of integral works from students' time in the major. Students engage in research specific to their career or graduate school goals and develop a project that displays what they have learned while in the program. Students are exposed to practitioners in the communication field. Students are taught how to effectively communicate their research and develop other skills that support a successful transition into the workforce or graduate school.
What You Will Do:
- Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
- Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
- Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University
What You Will Bring:
*Professional or Teaching experience required
- Preferred: PhD in Communication
- OR Master’s in Communication
- AND coursework in Research Methods
- Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a Master's in any field possessing either: 18 graduate credits in Communications AND coursework in Research Methods OR has substantial teaching experience
Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:
- Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
- Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees
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