Abilene Christian University - ACU is a university focused on instilling 21st-century Christian values into its curriculum. Located on a 262-acre campus in Abil
Adjunct Faculty - Organizational Communication
Location
Texas
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Adjunct Faculty - Organizational Communication
Abilene Christian University
Title: Adjunct Faculty - Organizational Communication Location: Dallas, TX Part time job requisition id JR100821 ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. ‌ Basic Responsibilities A. Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment. B. Participate with the program faculty in planning, development, and implementation of the program and curriculum. Essential Duties A. Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment. - Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical. - Facilitate class sizes of up to approximately 30 students. - Place students in groups for assignments/discussions. - Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters. - Conduct periodic synchronous interaction sessions. - Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner. - Enter final course grades after consultation with Program Director by the deadline. - Alert the Program Director to any student issues. This includes performance issues (e.g., failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism). - Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Instructor Expectations, and those specified by ACU’s College of Leadership and Professional Studies. - Other duties, as assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or program director. B. Participate with the program faculty and in planning, development, and implementation of the program and curriculum. - Provide feedback to the Program Director for program and/or course improvement. - Participate in program and faculty meetings as able. - Attend/complete program and CGPS faculty trainings and provide credentialing/records updates as required. - Gain and maintain knowledge of trends and information pertaining to the program field through current practice, professional reading, active research, and/or continuing education. Professional Development Requirements Skills - Attention to detail and follow-through. - Time management skills. - Maintain confidentiality. - Computer proficiency. - Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities. - Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards. - Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires. B. Training Modules Required - Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs - Canvas - Online Instructor Training Qualifications Professional - Master’s or Doctorate degree in Communication from an accredited institution. - A minimum of three years of online teaching experience in higher education is preferred. - Computer literate in software and internet-based applications. - Proficient in APA style (formatting, citation requirements, punctuation, etc.) Personal - Strong communication skills, both written and oral. - Ability to view and manage role and responsibilities in relation to the larger mission, goals, and perspective of the University. - Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus. - Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines. - Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable. - Capacity to quickly learn new software applications. - Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring. - Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty, and staff. Physical Demands - Majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; must have ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time. - Manage conversations in person, online and by telephone. - Work well under pressure and manage stress well. - Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions. ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.
Related Guides
Related Categories
Related Job Pages
More Communications Jobs
Title: Director of Communications Location: Atlanta GA Job Description: Full time job requisition id R-73 Company Overview: Come grow with us! We are One Rayonier, a team that works together to create value by prioritizing safety, challenging the status quo, giving back to our communities, and driving innovation through continuous learning. With nearly 100 years of experience, we’re still discovering new ways to make lives better with our trees, our land, and — our most important resource — our people. At Rayonier, we strive to create an employee experience where you feel valued and proud to be part of our team. We foster a respectful, inclusive and collaborative environment that celebrates your unique talents and perspectives. Experience the Rayonier difference: We’re big enough to offer exciting career paths, but small enough for you to know your colleagues by name. Come join a team that empowers you to make a difference! Are you a strategic storyteller with a passion for driving impactful corporate narratives? We are seeking a dynamic Director of Communications to lead the development and execution of our enterprise-wide communications strategy. In this leadership role, you will champion our core business objectives, strengthen corporate reputation, and advance stakeholder trust. Overseeing internal and external communications, media relations, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement, you will ensure our messaging aligns tightly with our business priorities, corporate values, and strategic vision. As a direct report to the Senior Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer, you will set the communication agenda, amplify our narrative as a leading land resources REIT, and build an inspired connection across our entire organizational footprint. How You Will Contribute We are seeking a communications professional ready to lead our corporate narrative, manage our brand, and leverage their creativity to drive enterprise value. In this role, you will operate across five critical pillars: Strategic Storyteller: Look across our vast land assets, sustainability achievements, and corporate milestones to craft compelling, high-impact narratives. Executive Advisor: Function as a trusted counselor who brings confidence and acumen to advise senior leadership on messaging, reputation management, and public sentiment. Media & Brand Advisor: Navigate the media landscape with ease, managing press inquiries and cultivating trusted relationships with journalists, industry associations, and partners. Internal Communication Leader: Build internal channels and content that engage, inform, and inspire our diverse, geographically distributed workforce. Creative Producer: Direct high-level creative assets seamlessly, from website re-designs and newsletter overhauls to on-site photo shoots and video productions. Key Accountabilities Strategic & External Communications - Develop and implement comprehensive corporate communication strategies aligned with overarching business goals and sustainability priorities. - Provide critical guidance to executive leadership on messaging, crisis issues management, and reputation strategy. - Position the company as a leading land resources REIT by highlighting corporate responsibility and climate initiatives to educate key stakeholders. - Partner cross-functionally across the organization to develop communications strategies that support a wide range of business and departmental objectives. External Communications & Media Relations - Lead media relations, handle press inquiries, and oversee proactive reputation management. - Supervise the creation of high-quality press releases, official comments, corporate fact sheets, and external communications. - Cultivate strategic relationships with journalists and industry associations while monitoring media coverage to respond decisively to emerging public issues. Internal Communications - Design and lead an internal communications strategy tailored to engage, inform, and inspire a diverse, geographically distributed workforce. - Support leadership communications by managing town halls and crafting executive messaging. - Establish and refine channels, tools, and content that foster ongoing education, two-way communication, and meaningful employee feedback to cultivate a transparent and connected culture. Brand & Digital Communications - Maintain and evolve the corporate brand identity and foundational messaging architecture. - Oversee the company's entire digital presence, managing the corporate website, social media channels, and internal digital communication platforms. - Drive compelling corporate storytelling initiatives through these channels to highlight the company's mission, values, achievements, and real-world impact. Team Leadership & Operations - Lead and mentor a communications team as a people manager, ensuring they are viewed as a highly capable and trusted resource across all business units and functions. - Manage the department's operational budget and direct vendor and external agency relationships. - Foster a high-performing, collaborative environment. What You Bring to the Team Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business, or related field Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive communications or related business and marketing experience, with at least five (5) years in a leadership role with a strong preference for experience in natural resources, forestry, or related industries. Digital, Media & Communications Production Skills: Experience building and managing communication strategies across diverse, distributed workforces, paired with hands-on experience overseeing website and newsletter designs, professional photo shoots, video production, and media and public relations. Professional Competencies: Exceptional writing, editing, and corporate storytelling abilities, paired with strong public speaking and interpersonal skills. You bring strong strategic thinking and executive advisory skills. Demonstrated a strong comfort level managing multiple projects and navigating deadlines. Are you ready to lead our narrative and take ownership of an incredible corporate legacy and master the art of modern brand storytelling? Apply today to drive strategic growth and experience the Rayonier difference! Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: This role is primarily office-based with extended periods of computer use. Domestic travel (estimated 15–20%) may be required to support executive engagement, stakeholder meetings, site visits, and external representation. What We Offer - We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, identity theft protection, and paid parental and caregiver leave. We also offer a health savings account, a dependent care spending account, and an employee assistance plan. We provide wellness reimbursements, home office reimbursements, employee discount programs, annual health screenings, wellness incentives, wellness seminars, and financial counseling and planning tools. - Our 401(k) retirement savings plan includes company matching contributions (60% match on the first 6% of base and bonus deferrals) as well as a 3% enhanced retirement contribution that does not require an employee contribution. - We recognize the importance of work-life integration and offer flexible work schedules and hybrid work from home options (for most positions), along with a minimum of three weeks paid vacation, five paid personal days, 11 paid holidays and paid sick leave each year. - We provide a comprehensive employee development program which provides career planning tools and resources, mentoring program, leadership development, training programs and an 80% tuition reimbursement.
Communication Specialist
NAVEXAt NAVEX, we believe a thriving future begins with smart governance, risk and compliance decisions today. NAVEX was the first organization in the world to offer whistleblower helplines through our EthicsPoint® hotline and incident management software. We also launched the nation’s first compliance-focused eLearning solution. For more than 35 years, we’ve worked with global organizations to provide a comprehensive suite of solutions to manage their GRC programs. Over 13,000 companies worldwide trust NAVEX GRC software to protect their reputation, people and assets. Join our team
Role Description As our Communication Specialist, you will capture highly sensitive information via inbound calls pertaining to confidential workplace concerns, unethical issues, and violations. This enables our customers around the world to gain insight on how they can protect their employees and improve their work environments while minimizing organizational risk. The nature of these reports may involve stressful situations or topics that could be personally offensive. As a member of our Contact Center team, you will support our flagship product for Hotline & Incident Management services by creating an exceptional customer experience. You will work with an amazing group of people committed to your success and growth, and your contributions will directly impact our organizational goals! You'll thrive in this remote role surrounded by an engaged, collaborative team deeply committed to your success. Join us and help shape what's next! Qualifications - Outstanding customer service skills with strong customer and results orientation - The ability to demonstrate emotional resilience, remaining calm and composed when processing difficult information in distressing situations - Weekend availability is required—applicants must be able to work at least one weekend day per week - A quiet, secure home office or workspace to temporarily perform all duties in a remote environment with a recommended internet speed of 25 mbps download and 10 mbps upload - Minimum typing speed of 35 WPM - The ability to multi-task while interviewing callers and capturing details in a written report with strong accuracy and attention to detail - Experience using MS Office and the ability to easily navigate proprietary software applications - Culture Agility: Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-through - AI Readiness: Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes Requirements - Engage each reporter with the utmost honor, care and concern; instill confidence that their information will be handled appropriately and that their experience matters - Answer calls from various industries in a timely manner and follow the intake process for all customers while exercising a high degree of good judgment to ensure a caller’s needs are met - Lead the reporter through a guided interview process, asking appropriate questions regarding their experience and giving extra attention to the quality and accuracy of report details - Hold all reports in strict confidence, both internally and externally - Assist with special projects and other departmental responsibilities as assigned - Arrive to your scheduled shift on time and retain schedule flexibility with 24/7 operation that may change from time to time Benefits - Meaningful Purpose: Your work helps organizations operate with integrity and protect their people—at a scale few companies can match - High-Performance Environment: We move with urgency, set ambitious goals, and expect excellence. You’ll be trusted with real ownership and supported to do the best work of your career - Candid, Supportive Culture: We communicate openly, challenge ideas—not people—and value teammates who embrace bold thinking and continuous improvement - Growth That Matters: You can count on authentic feedback, strong accountability, and leaders invested in your success so you can achieve real growth - Rewards for Results: We provide clear, competitive compensation designed to recognize measurable outcomes and real impact
Senior Program and Communications Coordinator
Mass General BrighamMass General Brigham connects a full spectrum of care across a system of academic medical centers, specialty and community hospitals, physician networks, a heal
Coordinate and execute strategic initiatives and communications for program deliverables, facilitate working group activities, monitor timelines, and support membership engagement and marketing efforts to advance organizational priorities.
Wildlife Habitat Coordinator
State of North CarolinaThe State of North Carolina is a southeastern state with 100 counties and is the ninth most populous state in the U.S. North Carolina's moderate climate, rich c
Title: Wildlife Habitat Coordinator Location: Forsyth County United States Job Description: Full time job requisition id JR-118266 Agency Wildlife Resource Commission Division Wildlife Management Job Classification Title Conservation Biologist Supervisor (NS) Position Number 60034048 Grade NC20 About Us The NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is the state government agency created to conserve and sustain the state’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use and public input. The NCWRC is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of North Carolina’s fishing, hunting, trapping, and boating laws. The agency has an operational budget of approximately $100 million and employs approximately 700 full-time staff and 100 seasonal temporary staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians, wildlife law enforcement officers, wildlife educators, communication specialists, and customer service, information technology and administrative professionals. The NCWRC Mission is to conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters, anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation. Description of Work The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for a Wildlife Habitat Coordinator (Conservation Biologist Supervisor) for the Wildlife Management Division. The mission of the Wildlife Management Division is to conserve wildlife species and habitats and to develop, implement, and facilitate sound wildlife management policies and programs to ensure the wise use of wildlife resources by North Carolina citizens. This position is critical to accomplishing the Commission’s goals of conserving fish and wildlife habitats and protecting, managing and enhancing wildlife populations statewide. The position reports directly to the Assistant Chief (Conservation Mgmt. Coordinator) and supervises 1 full-time wildlife biologist. The primary purpose of this Wildlife Habitat Supervisor position is to: *Lead Wildlife Management Division (WMD) efforts in the integration of wildlife management principles into land management practices used on private lands in North Carolina. *Provide guidance for habitat conservation and management efforts in agreement with priority species, habitats, and management actions identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan. *Collaborate with Communication, Marketing, and Digital Engagement staff to effectively market and communicate agency programs directed towards habitat management on private lands at state, regional, and national levels. *Coordinate and administer agency efforts related to the Wildlife Conservation Land Program (WCLP), including final review and approval of Wildlife Habitat Conservation Agreements (WHCAs) and maintenance of program archival records. *Serve as the agency representative to state, regional, and national initiatives and partnerships related to wildlife habitat management. *Serve as the primary agency contact for integrating US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Bill programs into effective tools for improving land management and inform appropriate agency staff on Farm Bill processes and procedures. *Provide supervision and administrative support to the wildlife biologist assisting with statewide habitat coordination efforts. This is a HOME-BASED position. The workstation for this position is in the employee’s home-based office using an agency-provided computer. The employee in this position is expected to provide home office space compliant with WRC and State policies. This position requires a home-based duty station anywhere in North Carolina, with the preference being central NC. A Monday-Friday schedule is associated with this position which involves working 40 hours per week. This position requires frequent daily travel with occasional overnight stays. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences - Understanding of the advanced principles of scientific methods, biological techniques, zoology, botany, statistics, forestry, and ecology. - Motivational and personnel management skills to guide personnel under his/her direct supervision and co-workers in accomplishing predetermined and changing program goals, objectives, and policies. - Accomplished communication skills to coordinate with resource professionals, relay technical information to employees, and to the public. - Experience with personal computers and mapping software. - Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail. Special Qualification/Requirement: A Valid NC Driver’s License is required within 90 days of employment. RECRUITMENT RANGE: $70,478 – $85,000 Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Classification Specs | NC Office of Human Resources Bachelor's degree in wildlife or fisheries management, fisheries science, zoology, or a biological science, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. SUPPLEMENTAL and CONTACT INFORMATION: All applicants applying for employment opportunities must create and submit a comprehensive candidate profile using State of North Carolina Careers for the State of North Carolina. All Required Education and Experience must be included in the candidate profile to receive consideration during the selection and salary administration processes. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is committed to maintaining a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. NCWRC strives to ensure that all employment practices are implemented in a manner that is equitable to all applicants and employees. Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For". Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference (to include North Carolina Army National Guard & North Carolina Air National Guard) must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application. *Degrees must be received from institutions appropriately accredited by the U.S. Department of Education* If you have started a college degree program but have not completed it – please document the number of Semester CREDIT HOURS you have completed in the Education section of your application State Employee Benefits We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Learn more about employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by visiting the NC OSHR website.NC OSHR: Benefits Employment Eligibility It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). For More Information For more information about the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, visit the WRC website. Home Page | NC Wildlife CONTACT INFORMATION: NC Wildlife Resources Commission Human Resources Office EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Recruiter: Monique Napper Bloomfield


