Part-Time Adjunct Lecturer - Bellisario College of Communications

Penn State University; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications seeks to hire various academic positions for the 2026/2027 academic year. These appointments will be part-time, non-tenure track appointments without benefits and no guarantee of renewal.

Courses include world campus Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Communications, with candidates needing professional experience in communications. Positions require a Master’s degree or Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. required.
• Professional experience in relevant communications industries.
• Part-time, non-tenure track appointments without benefits and no guarantee of renewal.

Skills

Professional experience in the field

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications seeks to hire various academic positions for the 2026/2027 academic year.

These appointments will be part-time, non-tenure track appointments without benefits and no guarantee of renewal.

Courses include, but are not limited to: skills-based courses in the World Campus Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Communications program.

The selected candidates should have professional experience in relevant communications industries.

Positions require a Master's degree or Ph.D.

Applicants should apply by submitting a short letter of interest with their qualifications, current Curriculum Vita (CV) and contact information with at least three references.

Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and positions filled as needed. For information on the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications and the academic programs, please visit

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