[acc-cca-l] Instructor Position at CU Denver, International College Beijing

[Amy Hasinoff]

[△EXTERNAL]


Instructor Position at CU Denver – International College Beijing

The University of Colorado Denver Department of Communication invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track teaching position at the International College of Beijing (ICB). The job will commence in Beijing in Spring 2027. Depending on the performance of the individual hired and other circumstances, multi-year renewals are possible. We seek to hire a colleague who can teach a wide array of Communication courses across Health Communication, Digital Media, and humanistic approaches to AI, supporting one or more of the Department’s pathways and certificates, especially in health communication, strategic communication, and/or AI and human communication. This may include courses such as Interpersonal Communication, Communication Research & Writing, Communication & Citizenship, Health Communication, and Digital Health Narratives, among others. We are particularly interested in a colleague who is well-versed in incorporating the use of AI tools and/or critically examines AI’s broader societal impacts. We similarly seek a colleague who is experienced in integrating workplace readiness elements into their course design to prepare students for the workforce.

Faculty Level/Title: Instructor
FTE: Full-time, 0.9 (90%) FTE | On Site in Bejing, China
Salary Range: $54,000 - $56,692

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers<https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers>

Direct Link to this position: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=41035&lang=en<https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=41035&lang=en>

What you will do:

  *   Teach 8 courses per academic year (4 in fall and 4 in spring)
  *    Service duties assigned in consultation with the Department Chair, ICB Director, and Associate Program Chair

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

  *   Master’s degree in Communication or a closely allied field (English-medium)
  *   Two years independent teaching experience as the instructor of record (English-medium)
  *   Evidence of highly effective teaching
  *   Evidence of multifaceted and excellent service to an academic department

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

  *   Ph.D. in Communication (or a closely allied discipline)
  *   Demonstrated experience in communication in U.S.-China contexts
  *   Demonstrated experience in incorporating AI tools in student assignments and assessments
  *   Demonstrated experience integrating workplace readiness and/or career preparation elements into student assignments and assessments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  *   Proficient skills in instructional technology, digital and social media environments, as well as AI/media production tools (for example, Canvas, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Adobe, PowerPoint, Canva, and others)
  *   Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, in a variety of institutional contexts.
  *   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and employees at all levels throughout the institution.
  *   Ability to live and work in Beijing as a CU Denver employee

Application Deadline

  *   Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, and interviews begin. Preference will be given to complete applications received by September 20, 2026.

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers <http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers> and attach:

  *    A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
  *   Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
  *   Three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).
  *   A single PDF file providing evidence for (a) at least two years independent teaching experience as the instructor of record (English-medium), (b) highly effective teaching, and (c) multifaceted and excellent service to an academic department.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Mia Fischer, Associate Professor, Department of Communication, CU Denver, mia.fischer at ucdenver.edu<mailto:mia.fischer at ucdenver.edu>.

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