Impactful Mass Communications Adjunct Instructor

NCCU Public Administration; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham, NC invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Mass Communication. The role involves teaching assigned courses, preparing syllabi, and guiding students through assignments and assessments.

Responsibilities include setting grading policies, using Canvas, reporting grades, and participating in peer reviews and department assessment efforts. NCCU fosters excellence and community impact while supporting work-life balance for faculty.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mass communication or related field required.
• Experience teaching at the university level preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Knowledge of curriculum design, assessment, and instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Set up assignments and grading policies for assigned courses.
• Create course syllabi and determine course objectives.
• Learn and utilize the University’s Canvas course management system.
• Report midterm and final grades by specified deadlines.
• Communicate course issues to the department chair promptly.
• Participate in annual peer-teaching reviews and assessment activities.
• Assist with department assessment efforts and SRI surveys.
• Engage students to support learning and inclusivity.

Skills

Curriculum design

Teaching methods

Outcome measurement

Media production

Learning strategies

Professional development

Written communication

Office hours

Education

Master's degree in mass communication

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham, NC invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Mass Communication. The role involves teaching assigned courses, preparing syllabi, and guiding students through assignments and assessments.

Responsibilities include setting grading policies, using Canvas, reporting grades, and participating in peer reviews and department assessment efforts. NCCU fosters excellence and community impact while supporting work-life balance for faculty.