Instructor - Communication Studies, Media & Journalism - AY 25/26

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The Department of Communication Studies, Media & Journalism at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, temporary instructor in Communication Studies for the 2025-2026 academic year. The position involves teaching undergraduate courses in Communication Studies, primarily introductory courses that meet the oral communication general education requirement (Introduction to Communication, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, and/or Small Group Communication). There is a possibility, depending on demonstrated expertise and department need, that the faculty member may be assigned to teach other courses in their area of specialization.

The home campus for this position is Mansfield.

About the Department: The department consists of 26 full-time faculty members and offers programs (majors and minors) in both Communication Studies and Media & Journalism. We are also the primary department offering courses that satisfy the oral communication general education requirement.

About the College:The department is housed within the College of Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences. The college serves as a vibrant hub of interdisciplinary exploration, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and empathy.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

A complete application includes: 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) unofficial graduate transcripts, 4) evidence of teaching experience/effectiveness, and 5) contact information for three professional references.

Applications must be submitted online by April 25, 2025, for full consideration. Position will remain open until filled. Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair: Dr. Robert J. Green, rgreen2@commonwealthu.edu.

Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process, as judged by the department faculty. Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

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