Adjunct, School of Communication
About the role
The School of Communication is seeking to hire an Adjunct for a non-tenure earning position. Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis, with the anticipated start date of September 17, 2026. This is a temporary (OPS) faculty appointment for one academic term at a time, with no continuing contractual relationship with the University. The role is not supervisory. The School of Communication is dedicated to the creation and dissemination of knowledge about human and mass-mediated communication processes through high-quality teaching, scholarship, and service to the community. Its communication program is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications, offering B.S. degrees in Communication (concentrations in advertising, digital video production, multimedia journalism, and public relations) and B.A. in Communication Studies (focus on organizational and mediated communication), plus minors in mass communication, communication studies, political campaigns, and social media. Faculty combine professional experience with advanced degrees, provide community-based learning opportunities, and work with a professional advisory board to keep the curriculum current.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule
- Hold scheduled office hours for no less than 1 hour per week. Office hours can be virtual and be scheduled by appointment.
Requirements
- Masters degree in Communication or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Previous teaching experience.
Skills
- Proficiency in communication and in computer software usage.