LECTURER- STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 2,340,000 - 3,333,000; Part time

Job summary

Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY invites applications for a pool of qualified part-time lecturers for the 2026-2027 academic year across topics such as Public Relations, Event Management, Advertising, and more.

Preferred candidates hold terminal or advanced degrees; substantial industry experience and a teaching track record are valued. Visa sponsorship is not provided. Hiring is contingent upon course demand and budget.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., M.F.A., or M.B.A.) or nonterminal master’s degree preferred.
• Applicants with an undergraduate degree in a public relations or advertising-related area of strategic communication and substantial industry experience may also be considered.
• We prioritize candidates who have a record of successful college teaching and who share our commitment to professional preparation within an interdisciplinary and immersive liberal arts education.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strategic planning

Account management

Event/experiential marketing

Art direction/graphic design

Audience/media research

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

The Department of Strategic Communication is creating a pool of qualified candidates for part-time lecturer positions for openings during the 2026-2027 academic year. Possible areas may include but are not limited to courses in:

• Public Relations
• Event Management
• Advertising
• Media Planning
• Visualization/Graphic Design
• International Communications
• Research Methods

Terminal degree (Ph.D., M.F.A., or M.B.A.) or nonterminal master’s degree preferred. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in a public relations or advertising-related area of strategic communication and substantial industry experience may also be considered. We prioritize candidates who have a record of successful college teaching and who share our commitment to professional preparation within the context of an interdisciplinary and immersive liberal arts education.

• Strategic planning
• Account management
• Event/experiential marketing
• Art direction/graphic design
• Audience/media research

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Ithaca College and Services Employees International Union, Local 200 United. Part-time or adjunct bargaining unit employees are all part-time faculty employed by Ithaca College at its Ithaca, New York campus including but not limited to faculty in the titles of Lecturer or Adjunct.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring rate: $2,059.25 per credit hour.

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.