Adjunct Instructor – Department of Communication and Journalism, UMKC School of

University of Missouri – Kansas City
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Communication and Journalism

The Department of Communication and Journalism is continuously seeking qualified candidates for part-time Adjunct Instructor teaching positions. The positions are non-benefit eligible, non-tenure track position at the rank of Adjunct Instructor. The faculty member will provide instruction in any number of areas in which they qualify including but not limited to Public Speaking, Communication Theory, Persuasion, Digital and Social Media Communication, Strategic Communication, Advertising, Public Relations, and Multimedia Journalism, including broadcast, podcasting, streaming, social media journalism, and drone-based media production. Additional areas of interest include digital content creation and management, crisis management and communication, and emerging communication technologies such as AI, VR, and AR.

This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible unranked academic position. Appointment period is for the semester with consideration for reappointment. Hours vary depending on the opportunity available.

MA in Communication Studies or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Application materials must be submitted online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/. To be considered, you must complete the application including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and references).

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the name of the position.

Application materials are solicited on an ongoing basis to ensure we have a strong talent pool to source from in the event of a vacancy.

This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible unranked academic position. Appointment period is for the semester with consideration for reappointment.

For more information regarding the Department of Communication and Journalism, visit: https://shss.umkc.edu/areas-of-study/communication-and-journalism/index.html#

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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