Job Description

Columbia University’s Strategic Communication master’s program seeks a part-time lecturer to
teach a graduate-level course in Gender and Communication in the Workplace. This course
offers students the knowledge and skills needed to identify the social and linguistic practices
enacted at work, and the opportunity to advance the interests of those who run up against
barriers to advancement because of prejudice and stereotyping. Through lectures and readings
students deepen their knowledge of foundational theories and empirical research in gender
and communication that demonstrate the central role gender plays in understanding what is
going on in face-to-face interaction. Through simulations, scenarios, and critical incidents,
students practice, extend and apply their newly acquired socio-pragmatic knowledge and skills
to enhance their sensitivity to context, improve their performance in workplace
communication, counter negative stereotypes, and undermine prejudice in the workplace.

Responsibilities
• Based on a previously designed and approved syllabus, lead class lectures, instructional
activities, and classroom discussion
• Evaluate and grade student assignments
• Monitor and address student questions and concerns
• Hold office hours
• Attend program faculty meetings (three per term)
• Participate in relevant training as recommended by the Deputy Program Director

Qualifications

• Graduate degree, with a preference for Ph.D. in communication, sociolinguistics, or related field
• Familiarity with theory and research in gendered communication and workplace dynamics
• 7+ years of industry experience
• Available for in-person daytime classes (Mondays, 2:10-4:00pm preferred)

Preferred Skills/Experience
• 2+ years of graduate teaching experience

Additional Information

Compensation
$11,145.82 (for the semester)

All applicants must provide the following:
• CV and cover letter describing why you want to teach this course and your potential contribution to the program
• Contact information for three professional colleagues to serve as references
• Student evaluations of teaching for at least 3 previously taught semester-length courses, if available
• Candidates who advance to the second round will be asked to deliver a 20-minute teaching demo

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in the New York
metropolitan area (NY, CT, NJ, PA).

All interested should apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

**Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.**