Adjunct Assistant Professor, Journalism

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 1,739,000 - 1,934,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional Retirement plan access

Tuition discount for JCCC courses

Gym access for employees

Job summary

Johnson County Community College seeks an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Journalism to teach JOUR 120 Mass Media and Society in a format that includes both in-person and online delivery. The role supports Academic Affairs and contributes to course offerings in a hybrid schedule.

The position is exempt and varies by department needs, with compensation per credit hour and an adjunct table based on experience. Applications include resume, cover letter, and transcripts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or discipline related to field required.
• OR Bachelor's degree with at least six years of journalism or mass media industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach JOUR 120 Mass Media and Society, our survey course.
• Teach in-person and online classes; participate in scheduling and course design.

Education

Master's degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field

Bachelor's degree with 6+ years journalism/mass media experience

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Position: Adjunct Assistant Professor, Journalism

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs.

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes

Starting Salary Range: AJCR $1,262-$1,404 per credit hour and in accordance with the adjunct table and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: Johnson County Community College is looking for Adjunct Assistant Professor, Journalism to teach our survey course, JOUR 120 Mass Media and Society. This opportunity would be for both in-person and online teaching.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or discipline related to field.
• OR Bachelor's degree with at least six years of journalism or mass media industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Journalism is preferred.
• Some college teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience using Canvas for teaching online is preferred.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Adjunct Faculty

• Optional Retirement plan access
• Tuition discount for JCCC courses (for adjuncts meeting eligibility criteria)
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ([e-mail]), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: 816-268-0559,Email to: [e-mail].

Disclosure:

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to [e-mail]. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email [e-mail].

Advertised: 21 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time