Adjunct Faculty - Communication Theory

Adjunct Faculty

Communication Theory

College of Arts and Sciences

JOB SUMMARY:

The department of Communications at Adelphi University invites applications for an adjunct faculty (part-time) position to teach Communication Theory during the Fall 2026 semester. The course meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00am to 11:50am on Adelphi University''s Garden City campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will teach one section of Communication Theory, an undergraduate course introducing students to major theories, models, and perspectives in human and mediated communication. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering engaging instruction, assessing student learning, maintaining regular office hours as appropriate, and submitting grades in accordance with university deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master''s degree in Communications or a closely related field is required.

• College-level teaching experience is required.

• A Ph.D. in Communications or a closely related field is preferred.

• Professional experience in the communications or media industries is desirable.

APPLICATION:

• Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current CV, and contact information for two professional references.

• Applicants must apply online at: https://www.adelphi.edu/hr/careers/.

• For more information about the Department of Communications, visit https://communications.adelphi.edu/

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York's Pay Transparency Act, the salary for this position is $1,937 per credit.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi is one of just four companies and the only university on Long Island to be named among America's Best Employers by State for 2023 by Forbes. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four-Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,400 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Brooklyn, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 70 undergraduate programs, 93 master's degree and doctoral programs, and 64 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 44 states and 76 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.