Adjunct Faculty - School of Communication

University of North Florida • Jacksonville, FL

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Communication is seeking to hire an Adjunct. This is a non-tenure earning position in the School of Communication. Appointment: Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed. The position is expected to begin on September 17, 2026. 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. Our communication program is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. We offer a B.S. in Communication, with concentrations in: advertising, digital video production, multimedia journalism , and public relations. Our B.A. in Communication Studies focuses on organizational and mediated communication . Our minors include mass communication, communication studies, political campaigns, and social media. Our faculty combine professional experience with advanced degrees, we offer students community-based learning opportunities, and our professional advisory board helps keep our curriculum current.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Communication or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Proficiency in communication and in computer software usage.
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching Media Theories and Effects courses at an undergraduate level.
• Experience teaching in a Learning Management System (LMS) platform, particularly the Canvas application.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level