Adjunct Instructor Communication (Rolling Pool)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,743,000 - 2,356,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time

Non-benefited

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Robertson School of Communication seeks adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses across advertising, public relations, journalism, and media production in Richmond, VA. Courses are offered one or more per semester and emphasize applied, hands-on learning with industry insight.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in a related field and demonstrated undergraduate teaching ability; Ph.D. preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching experience or potential to teach undergraduate courses in a university setting.
• Ability to engage students through applied, hands-on learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses per semester.
• Engage students through applied, hands-on learning.
• Contribute to a curriculum grounded in relevance and career readiness.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

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/

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: [e-mail]