Adjunct Instructor (2026-27)

Position Number : 20074305, 20074306, 20074307, 20074308, 20074309, 20074310, 20074311, 20074312, 20074313, 20052878, 80687341, 80756855, 80760857 Department : School of Journalism and Media - 350100 Application Deadline : 07/08/2026 Position Type : Visiting / Part-time Faculty Working Title : Adjunct Instructor (2026-27) Appointment Type : Adjunct Faculty Vacancy ID : F003493 Full-time/Part-time : Part-Time Temporary Position Location : North Carolina, US Estimated Duration Of Appointment : One or more semesters Position Summary A part-time Adjunct Instructor will teach a class (or a combination of classes) for the Hussman School of Journalism and Media. Our curriculum, programs and content areas determine teaching needs which will vary by semester. Please visit to see the full course catalogue. Please visit for a listing of current teaching needs. Key Responsibilities Follow a standardized course syllabus and class plan and use pre-developed instructional materials for each course. Effectively engage class members in discussions during class sessions, bringing the instructor’s unique background and expertise to the course experience by helping students apply their new knowledge to relevant, real-world problems. Provide verbal and written assignment feedback to students as appropriate and grade student work. Post grades in a timely manner and in accordance with university guidelines. Support student learning by establishing and communicating regular office hours and responding to student issues and questions related to the course. Maintain regular communications with the Associate/Assistant Deans about students’ experiences, potential barriers, ideas for enhancement, etc. Adjunct instructors teach a variety of instruction modes. The default mode for undergraduate courses is in-person. For courses designated as in-person, class sessions are expected to be taught in-person on campus. For other course modes, such as hybrid or fully online, mode expectations will be discussed prior to the beginning of each semester. University instruction mode expectations can be found online at Minimum Education And Experience Requirements Earned doctorate or terminal degree in the same or closely related discipline as the course taught. In lieu of an earned terminal degree in an appropriate field as described above, instructors may be qualified by professional experience or by a combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively manage group discussions. Strong writing skills, with experience providing feedback on written assignments. Significant work and/or teaching experience directly related to the course being taught. Experience teaching in higher education. Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Special Instructions Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed as teaching opportunities become available, rather than after a fixed deadline. We greatly value our adjunct instructors and strive to accommodate teaching preferences whenever possible. However, please note that course assignments may be subject to change and could be reassigned or canceled up to a few weeks before the start of each semester. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed