Job Description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences employs faculty and faculty leaders who are passionate about engaging and mentoring students. Our faculty are energetic advisors who are committed to helping our students grow academically, spiritually, and personally. They are experts in their respective fields, in addition to being passionate educators and collaborators who help enhance the college experience for all students.

Join our mission in helping others find their purpose and start your instructor career with GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Work at GCU:

  • Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Perks and Discounts
  • Gym and Fitness Center
  • Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus -  Phoenix, AZ:

  • Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Spring 2025 semester (01/06/2025 - 4/27/2025)

Course: Conflict and Negotiation
 

This course is designed to introduce the concepts and theories relevant to understanding conflict communication and the negotiation process. In this course, students are introduced to various elements of conflict and negotiation communication across a variety of contexts including interpersonal, organizational, and international. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze power dynamics in relationships, identify conflict styles and tactics, and apply intervention techniques in contexts that are relevant to their future relationships and careers.

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

  • PhD in Communication OR
    • Conflict Resolution
  • OR Master’s in Communication OR
    • Conflict Resolution
  • Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a Master’s in any field possessing either: 9 graduate credits in Communications and has substantial teaching experience

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

  • Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 9 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
  • Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

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Application Instructions

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