Adjunct Instructor-Mass Communication

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Once the Summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Take Action on Posting button for a list of possible approval step options.Position InformationWorking Title Adjunct Instructor-Mass Communication Position Number FA9976 Appointment Type By semester: Fall/Spring FTE 1=9/10 month -Faculty onlyPosition OverviewBe an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.Visit NCCU.edu.Primary Function of Organizational UnitThe mission of the Department of Mass Communication is to prepare students for careers and study in mass communication. The department offers engaged learning, student media and research experiences and connections to professional practice opportunities. The department values the comprehensive preparation of graduates with an understanding of the ethical, practical, and theoretical foundations in the field and an understanding of and appreciation for cultural diversity.Primary Purpose of PositionResponsibilitiesThe adjunct instructor will be responsible for teaching in-person and/or online courses in the department, as needed. The responsibilities of instructors include teaching, evaluation, and other instruction-related duties and responsibilities that help the department achieve its mission and meet the goals of the University, including the following:Setting up assignmentsSetting up grading policies and proceduresCreating the course syllabusLearning the University’s Canvas course management systemReporting midterm and final grades by specified deadlinesCommunicating problems in your courses to the department chairReceiving annual peer-teaching reviewsContributing to department assessment effortsHaving students complete Student Ratings of Instruction (SRI) surveys each semesterRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design in mass communication or related fields as appropriate to the assigned course(s).Knowledge of appropriate strategies for teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.Knowledge of appropriate strategies for the measurement of instructional outcomes.Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.An understanding of appropriate learning strategies as well as problem-solving and organizational skills.Willingness to engage in teaching-related professional development activities.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Ability to maintain office hours as required.Minimum Education/ExperienceMaster’s degree in communication or mass communication or an extensive record of professional achievement and significant professional experience in the areas of journalism, mass communication, speech communication and/or digital and new media as appropriate to the assigned course(s).Licenses or Certification required by Statute or RegulationN/AEqual Opportunity EmployerConsistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.Key Responsibilities and Related CompetenciesPosting Detail InformationPosting Number F000228 Open Date 05/27/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No Date Position Available 07/01/2026 Special Instructions to ApplicantsBackground check required on all selected candidates.Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResume/CVUnofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)List of ReferencesOptional DocumentsCover LetterTeaching PhilosophyOther DocumentDD-214 (Veterans Only)Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or RegulationSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).