Mass Communication Adjunct Instructor — Inspire Students

North Carolina Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Mass Communication in Durham, NC. The position involves teaching courses in the Mass Communication department, developing syllabi, and managing assignments and grading within the Canvas LMS.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, evaluating student work, maintaining office hours, and engaging in department assessment activities to support student success in a historically Black university community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of curriculum and training design for mass communication or related fields.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction strategies for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of measuring instructional outcomes.
• Knowledge of media production and dissemination across written, oral, and visual media.
• Understanding of effective learning strategies and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to engage in teaching-related professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Mass Communication department as assigned.
• Set up assignments and grading policies.
• Create the course syllabus and course materials.
• Learn and use the University Canvas LMS.
• Report midterm and final grades by deadlines.
• Communicate course issues to the department chair.
• Participate in annual peer-teaching reviews.
• Contribute to department assessment efforts.
• Complete Student Ratings of Instruction (SRI) surveys each semester.

Skills

Curriculum design

Teaching strategies

Instructional outcomes

Media production

Communication skills

Office hours

Canvas LMS

Education

Master’s degree in mass communication

Closely related field considered

Tools

Canvas

Job description

North Carolina Central University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Mass Communication in Durham, NC. The position involves teaching courses in the Mass Communication department, developing syllabi, and managing assignments and grading within the Canvas LMS.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, evaluating student work, maintaining office hours, and engaging in department assessment activities to support student success in a historically Black university community.