Adjunct Faculty of Communication

Western New England University; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Western New England University seeks an Adjunct Professor of Communication for Fall 2026 in Springfield, MA to teach Introduction to Communication in-person (Tue/Thu 8-9:20) with potential Second section in Business Writing and Communication.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in communication or related field or 10+ years of professional experience, plus prior undergraduate teaching or guest lectures and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public relations, communication, journalism, or related field.
• At least 10 years of recent professional experience in the field of communication.
• Prior teaching and/or guest-lecturing experience with undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach at least one in-person section of Introduction to Communication (Tue/Thu 8-9:20).
• Possibly teach a second section of Business Writing and Communication.

Skills

Teaching experience

Undergraduate instruction

Guest lecturing

Student success focus

Education

Master's degree in communication or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Springfield, MA 01119

Position Type: Adjunct

Education Level: Master's Degree

Salary Range: $3,100.00 - $3,900.00

Commission

Adjunct Professor of Communication

The Department of English, Communication, Culture, and Art at Western New England University invites applications to fill an opening for Adjunct Professor of Communication in the Fall 2026 semester.

The department seeks a candidate who can teach at least one in-person section of a freshman-level Introduction to Communication course (Tuesday/Thursday 8-9:20), with a possible second section of Business Writing and Communication. The ideal candidate will have at least a Master’s degree in communication, public relations, journalism, or a related subject or at least 10 years’ recent professional experience in the field of communication; prior experience teaching and/or guest-lecturing to undergraduate students; and a demonstrable dedication to student success.

Applications

Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter and curriculum vitae to the appropriate job posting online application.

Applications completed by June 1, 2026, will receive full consideration. Please contact Dr. Lisa Mastrangelo ([e-mail]) with questions about the position or the search process.

Qualifications

Candidates must have, at minimum, a Master’s degree in public relations, communication, journalism, or a related subject or at least 10 years’ recent professional experience in the field of communication; and prior experience teaching and/or guest-lecturing to undergraduate students. Candidates who will contribute to diversity on campus, in all its forms, are especially welcome to apply.

EEO Statement

Western New England University is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging by acknowledging and embracing diversity of thought, opinion, and approach with colleagues regardless of background, culture, and organizational level. WNE encourages diversity in our job applicants to ensure the best culture and work outcomes.