Adjunct Pool - Instructors of Communication and Media Studies

North Central College; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 20,980 - 48,211; Part time

Job summary

North Central College seeks part-time adjunct instructors for its Communication and Media Studies department. The position requires a Master's degree in Communication and a commitment to teaching excellence. Candidates should be ready to teach introductory courses like Public Speaking and provide mentorship to undergraduate students. This is a course-by-course position with responsibilities including course delivery and student assessment on the Naperville campus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication required.
• Previous college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Public Speaking and other courses.
• Assess student work and provide feedback.
• Hold weekly office hours and mentor students.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Student Mentorship

Collaborative Engagement

Education

Master's degree in Communication

Job description

Adjunct Pool – Instructors of Communication and Media Studies

Position Title: Adjunct Pool – Instructors of Communication and Media Studies

Department: College of Arts & Sciences

Division: Academic Affairs

Faculty Status: Per Course – Part‑time Faculty

Supervisor Title: Chair of Communication and Media Studies

Tenure Track: No

Salary Range: $1880 – $4320

Position Summary

Adjunct Faculty, Communication and Media Studies. The Department invites applications for adjunct faculty to join an ongoing pool of qualified instructors. The primary need is for faculty who can teach Introduction to Public Speaking, a core first‑year general education course. Qualified candidates may also teach courses that serve the department’s communication curriculum.

Qualified candidates: Master’s degree in Communication; previous college‑level teaching experience preferred; demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, student mentorship, and collaborative engagement within the department.

The position is part‑time, course‑by‑course teaching opportunities; assignments vary by semester based on departmental needs, funding, and enrollment; qualified applicants may be contacted as opportunities arise.

Expectations

• Hold courses as scheduled in person on campus.
• Assess student work and provide constructive, timely feedback.
• Mentor first‑year undergraduate students.
• Build and maintain Canvas course sites.
• Hold regular weekly office hours.
• Attend college workshops and professional development opportunities related to teaching public speaking and the first‑year curriculum (stipend supported).

Contact

For additional information please contact Amy Buxbaum, Chair, Communication and Media Studies, at [e-mail].

Employment Conditions

Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Other

Final candidates must provide official transcripts prior to employment.

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630‑637‑5757 or [e-mail]. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Number of Vacancies

1