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Adjunct Instructor Communication (Rolling Pool)

  • 45002219
  • 907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
  • Academic and Faculty Affairs
  • Adjunct
  • College of Humanit and Sciences MBU
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The Robertson School of Communication at Virginia Commonwealth University seeks dynamic adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses across advertising, public relations, journalism, and media production. We are looking for professionals and scholars who bring both industry insight and a commitment to preparing students for a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Adjunct faculty will teach one or more courses per semester, engage students through applied, hands-on learning, and contribute to a curriculum grounded in relevance, responsiveness, and career readiness. Courses may include topics such as strategic communication, media writing, digital storytelling, content creation, and emerging media technologies, including AI in communication practice.

Inspire students while teaching concepts, skills and best practices regarding contemporary advertising, dependent on the specific class. See the list of classes and requirements for the bachelor of science in mass communications at http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/school-media-culture/.

Your application will remain active for a year; you may resubmit your application for subsequent years. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NOTE: This is a part-time, non-benefited faculty position. Adjunct contracts are for one semester.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:
Master’s degree in a related field with experience and specialized expertise directly related to the position, or significant professional experience in lieu of a master’s degree.

COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated teaching experience or the potential to successfully teach an undergraduate course in a university setting.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION:
Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in a related discipline or directly related to the position is highly preferred.

Previous experience teaching courses within the Robertson School of Communication.

Salary Range: $1,487 per credit hour

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Rank: Instructor

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Pamela Williams
Contact Email: ptwilliams2@vcu.edu

 

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