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Adjunct Instructor, Persuasion and Negotiation

High Point University
Posted 21 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

High Point, NC, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Nido R. Qubein School of Communication at High Point University is seeking an Adjunct Communication and Business Leadership Instructor to teach a course on Persuasion and Negotiation starting January 6, 2027.
  • Applicants should possess a Master's degree in Management, Business, Leadership, or a related field, with preferred experience in negotiation positions and collegiate teaching.
  • The course will be taught in a hybrid format, combining online instruction with in-person meetings, and emphasizes experiential learning through readings, simulations, and case studies.
  • Successful candidates will be prioritized for teaching this course in the Spring 2026 semester or may be placed in the adjunct pool for future opportunities.
  • Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2026, and the position does not offer H1-B visa sponsorship.
The Nido R. Qubein School of Communication at High Point University seeks an Adjunct Communication and Business Leadership (CBL) Instructor to teach a course, Persuasion and Negotiation (CBL 5200) starting January 6, 2027. The course description states that business people need analytical skills to discover optimal solutions to problems but need persuasion and negotiation skills to get them implemented. The course asks students to learn persuasion and negotiation skills experientially and to understand communication strategies via analytical and theoretical frameworks. The class emphasizes readings, simulations, exercises, and case study analysis.

Successful applicants will be assigned to teach this course as a hybrid online with in-person meetings for High Point University in the upcoming Spring 2026 semester or placed in our adjunct pool for future consideration to teach additional CBL courses.

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Tim Koba, Director of the MA-CBL program, at tkoba@highpoint.edu.
Applications received on or before October 1, 2026 will be given priority consideration.

Qualifications Required:

Education:

  • Preferred an earned doctoral, or terminal degree, in Management, Business, Leadership, or a related field. Master’s degree in Management, Business, Leadership, or a related field, with experience in the topic to be taught.
  • Any graduate degree earned outside the U.S. will require a degree equivalency review (i.e., by World Education Services www.wes.org).

Experience/Training:

  • Collegiate teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Professional experience in negotiation positions is preferred.

Essential Functions:

  • Successfully teach Persuasion and Negotiation at the Master’s degree level.

Accountability:

  • Must answer student emails promptly and be willing to schedule occasional appointments to meet with students. These can be done via phone or virtually.

Application Materials:

  • Upload an unofficial copy of your educational transcript.  Upon decision to hire, you will be expected to provide an official transcript.
  • Upload a copy of your CV or resume. 
  • Cover letter

At High Point University, the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.  High Point University is a God, family, and country school.

High Point University does not sponsor H1-B visas. 




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