Adjunct Instructor - Aspin Center - Fall 2026

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Washington; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Washington is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Fall 2026. This role involves preparing and teaching courses on Communications, Media, and Journalism. Candidates should have a master's degree and relevant teaching experience. The position is part-time and term-limited until 05/08/2026, offering a unique opportunity to engage students in critical topics related to media in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Advanced degree (MA, MPA, MPP, JD, PhD).
• Experience in government, public policy, or related fields.
• Teaching experience in relevant subjects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, design, and teach courses over 5 to 15 weeks during Fall 2026.
• Engage students in course topics related to Communications, Media, and Journalism.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Knowledge of Communications, Media, and Journalism

Teaching experience

Education

Masters Degree or significant progress towards terminal degree

Advanced degree (MA, MPA, MPP, JD, PhD, etc.)

Job description

Adjunct Instructor - Aspin Center - Fall 2026

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Two reference letters will be required for finalists. For the initial application, only names and contact information for at least two references are required.

Position Information

• Posting Number: 201104549
• Position Title: Adjunct Instructor - Aspin Center - Fall 2026
• State: Washington, DC
• Employment Status: Part Time
• Position Status: Limited Term
• End Date of Assignment: 05/08/2026
• Position Type: Faculty
• Job Family: Faculty

Position Overview

The Les Aspin Center for Government is seeking experienced practitioners with an advanced degree (MA, MPA, MPP, JD, PhD, etc.) to teach one or more 1 to 3 credit courses over 5 to 15 weeks during the Fall 2026 semester. The course topic should relate to the semester theme of “Communications, Media, and Journalism.” The courses will be taught in‑person at the Aspin Center in Washington, DC.

For a 1‑credit short course, we welcome your creativity to teach a 5‑week undergraduate seminar on a specific topic based on your expertise (e.g., congressional or White House reporting, crisis communication strategies, public relations in polarized times, data visualization, etc.). For a 2‑ or 3‑credit course (10 or 15 weeks), broader topics relating to the semester theme are appropriate (e.g., media law, business communications, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, design, and teach one or more 1‑ to 3‑credit courses over 5 to 15 weeks during the Fall 2026 semester (depending on course credits).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Masters Degree preferred or substantial progress toward the terminal degree.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in government, public policy, or related fields.
• Advanced degree (MA, MPA, MPP, JD, PhD, etc.).

Department

Political Science

Posting Date

09/23/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Two reference letters will be required for finalists. For the initial application, only names and contact information for at least two references are required.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• References
• Optional Documents:
  • Unofficial Transcripts 2
  • Unofficial Transcripts 3
  • Other Document 1
  • Other Document 2
  • Other Document 3

Posting Specific Questions

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EEO Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state‑protected classification.