Visiting Instructor, Communication Studies

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida's School of Communication invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure earning Visiting Instructor of Communication Studies. The position will teach undergraduate courses, with a workload of four speech courses in fall 2026 and four in spring 2027, as assigned by the Department Director.

This temporary full-time appointment reports to the Department Director and begins August 3, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the discipline or closely related field.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in both face-to-face and online formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach four speech courses per term (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027).
• Report to the Department Director as a Visiting Instructor.
• Contribute to curriculum improvement initiatives and undergraduate instruction.

Skills

Teaching

Online teaching

Curriculum development

Speech courses

Education

Master's degree

Job description

General Description/Primary Purpose

The School of Communication is seeking a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Visiting Instructor of Communication Studies. This position will report to the Director of the School of Communication. Position responsibilities in the School of Communication include teaching undergraduate courses, a load of four speech courses in fall 2026 and four speech courses in spring 2027, as assigned by the Department Director. This is a temporary appointment for a stated term or time-period on a full-time basis.

Supervisor

Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Director.

Working Hours

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure

Required Licensure: N/A

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date: August 3, 2026

Required

Qualifications: Masters Degree in the discipline or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills: Expected to demonstrate effectiveness in teaching (which include face-to-face courses and online course offerings as well as curriculum improvement initiatives).

Additional Application Materials Required

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter (The letter should discuss your experience teaching introductory speech courses, such as our SPC 2608-Fundamentals of Speech, and provide evidence of teaching effectiveness)

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on April 17, 2026.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

About the Department

The School of Communications communication program is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. The School, which has state-of-the-art facilities, has bachelor of science degrees in Advertising, Digital Video Production, Multimedia Journalism, and Public Relations. The School also has a M.S. in Communication Management and a B.A. in Communication Studies. Jacksonville is the 14th largest city in America and is a dynamic top-50 media market. The School enjoys excellent relations with communication professionals in Northeast Florida.UNFis a nationally ranked university located on an environmentally beautiful campus. It has been named a best buy college by Kiplingers Personal Finance Magazine, The Princeton Review, and Forbes Magazine.UNFis 10 miles from downtown Jacksonville and 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful beaches. For more information about the School of Communication, visit: