Health Communication Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Position Details
Position Type
Adjunct
Working Title
Adjunct Instructor, Communication Studies
Classification Title
Adjunct Faculty
College/Division
College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS)
Department
Communication
Hiring Unit
Work Location
Appointment FTE (%)
Position Terms/Mo
Full/Part time
Annual Salary
Per Work Load Unit (WLU)
Position Summary
Department Summary
The Communication Department at Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) offers students two exciting majors- Communication Studies and Professional Writing; two minors-Human Interaction and Professional Writing & Technical Communication; and certificates in Dispute Resolution, Health Communication, Technical and Medical Writing, Proposal and Grant Writing, UX Writing, and UX Research and Design.
The Communication Department at Oregon Tech has recently instituted a focus within the Communication Studies major in Leadership. This focus is designed as a degree completion sequence for students who hold a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) associate's degree. This Focus on Leadership will serve active duty members of the military and will be delivered at Kingsley Field Air Force base close to our campus in Klamath Falls. These courses will be taught in a four-week format for ten months of the year.
Position Summary
The College of Health, Arts, and Sciences at Oregon Tech is seeking enthusiastic and well-qualified teachers for adjunct teaching positions to begin Spring term, April 2026 in Klamath Falls campus teaching accelerated four-week courses at an off-site location serving military students at Kingsley Field.
We are looking for instructors who could teach one or more of the following courses:
• Communication Software
• Intercultural Communication
• Essentials of Grammar and Punctuation
• Interpersonal Communication
• Digital Media Production
• Intro to Communication
• Intro to Leadership
• Communication Technology in Use
• Gender and Communication
• Communication Research
• Organizational Communication I and II
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Training and Development
• Communication and Leadership
• Small Group and Team Communication
• Writing in the Air Force
The Communication Department is committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a military background check prior to employment.
Minimum Requirements
Additional Requirements

• M.A./M.S. or higher in Communication Studies, Writing, or related discipline appropriate to one or more programmatic courses
• Experience teaching and/or extensive formal education in Communication or related discipline
• Skills with technology such as Microsoft Office, email, calendaring, and learning management systems (such as Canvas), and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Availability to teach four days a week at Kingsley Field
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a military background check prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military experience
• Experience teaching members of the military

Application Information
Recruitment Type
External
Application Screening Begins
03/03/2026
Job Posting Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
This pool will be accessed per the need[s] of the Department. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than two years. After two years, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct pool.
Interested parties should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information (phone & email).
In your cover letter, please specify those areas or courses that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in teaching.
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Professional References List

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (Unofficial)
2. License/Certification
3. Other Document

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Oregon Tech's Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu. Please use the subject line: Communications Adjunct Pool
For additional information, please contact the Chair of the Department, Dr. Franny Howes: franny.howes@oit.edu
Background/Pre-Employment Check
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.
AA/EEO Statement
Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.
Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu.