Dynamic Adjunct Instructor — Communication & Media

VCU College of Humanities and Sciences; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,690,005 - 2,406,977; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time

Non-benefited

Job summary

The Robertson School of Communication at Virginia Commonwealth University invites dynamic adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses in advertising, public relations, journalism, and media production in Richmond, VA. This part‑time, non‑benefited faculty position offers flexible engagement, teaching one or more courses per semester and the opportunity to bring industry insight into the classroom.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree or have significant professional experience; Ph.D.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated teaching experience or the potential to successfully teach an undergraduate course in a university setting.
• Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in a related discipline or directly related to the position is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more undergraduate courses per semester across advertising, public relations, journalism, and media production.
• Engage students through applied, hands-on learning and contribute to a curriculum grounded in relevance and career readiness.
• Teach topics such as strategic communication, media writing, digital storytelling, content creation, and emerging media technologies.

Job description

The Robertson School of Communication at Virginia Commonwealth University invites dynamic adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses in advertising, public relations, journalism, and media production in Richmond, VA. This part‑time, non‑benefited faculty position offers flexible engagement, teaching one or more courses per semester and the opportunity to bring industry insight into the classroom.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree or have significant professional experience; Ph.D.