Adjunct, Communication

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and flexible work options

Tuition assistance

Drexel employee benefits

Job summary

Drexel University invites applications for an Adjunct teaching position in the Department of Communication within the College of Arts & Sciences. The role focuses on delivering course content, fostering discussion, and evaluating student performance in a flexible setting that may include online components.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Communication or related field and demonstrates teaching experience, including remote/online formats, with familiarity in Canvas.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication or related field required.
• Demonstrable teaching experience, including remote/online instruction.
• Familiarity with Canvas or similar electronic learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach required number of credit hours per term.
• Provide a full syllabus and select teaching resources.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy and curriculum development.
• Stay current with digital and AI-based learning tools.
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives.
• Schedule two office hours per week and communicate with the department head.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online instruction

Canvas experience

Curriculum development

Assessment of student learning

Office hours

Education

Master's degree in Communication or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a comprehensive, global, R1-level research institution with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation's premier cooperative education programs . Drexel was founded in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Today, we continue to prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change. Learn more about Drexel and our shared values .

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. Drexel also participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. For more information on our extensive benefit offerings, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure .

Job no: 506981
Work type: Part-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, College of Arts & Sciences

About the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences (CoAS) delivers a time-honored liberal arts education paired with Drexel’s renowned focus on experiential learning. Our research and scholarship explore contemporary issues with an eye toward improving the common good. With a breadth of disciplines in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, and a focus on the now, the College is the perfect home for curious scholars who seek to apply their learning in the service of humanity. Our undergraduate programs, Co-op experiences and Community-Based Learning courses give students a broad-based, hands-on education that prepares them to make an impact immediately. Our graduate programs take a rigorous yet practical approach to advancing knowledge. Our faculty members are dedicated teachers and gifted scholars who publish groundbreaking research on the world’s most pressing issues.

About the Department of Communication

Students in Drexel University’s Department of Communication gain broad theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience as they work toward successful careers in public relations, journalism, media and countless areas in which communication skills are essential. We offer three distinct concentrations: Public Relations, Journalism and Media and Communication, preparing our students to be leaders in communication within a digitalized society. Students gain up to 18 months of real-word career experience in the co-op program. At the graduate level, the Department offers a Master of Science in Strategic and Digital Communication. The department also offers a Master of Science in Communication, Culture and Media as well as a Doctorate in Communication Culture and Media.

Job Summary

The Adjunct will bring all their academic and professional expertise in the subject matter to the classroom and will employ a variety of strategies to foster student learning and discussions, as well as encourage active and experiential learning in all students, maintain proper course-related records, and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback as to the progress toward meeting the objectives of the course. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively teaching students in the assigned classroom or online. Responsibilities may include teaching days or evenings, with the potential for online only, in-person only, or a combination of both.

Essential Functions

• Teach required number of credit hours per term based on the contract.
• Provide a full syllabus and determine relevant teaching resources ahead of the start of the course.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the education of college students, teaching methodology, curriculum development and evaluation.
• Be up to date with the latest developments in pedagogy, including the critical use of advanced digital and AI-based learning tools.
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to communication knowledge and practice.
• Schedule two office hours per week for student availability.
• Maintain communication with the assistant department head regarding any course or student issues.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication or related field.
• Demonstrable academic and/or professional experience commensurate with course content and requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in teaching, also remote/online if so required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using electronic learning environment, preferably Canvas

Advertised: Aug 3 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 3 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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