Adjunct, Communication Studies, College of Fine Arts and Communication

The Lenoir-Rhyne University College of Fine Arts and Communication invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor of Communication Studies in Hickory. Appointment begins August 2025.

Essential Responsibilities

We seek a colleague willing to become an engaged and collaborative member of Lenoir-Rhyne University’s growing Communication Studies program. The ideal colleague will be invested in a liberal arts approach to communication studies, empowering students to advance the public good. Ideal candidates will bring professional or academic experience in media writing, video production, and editing and design for digital media, along with flexibility in teaching both introductory (public speaking) and advanced courses (multimedia storytelling).

This position offers a semester-by-semester contract based on university need and student enrollment.

Lenoir-Rhyne University promotes a welcoming campus environment that is integral to the university's commitment to excellence in engagement and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience nurturing a welcoming community, working with faculty, staff, and/or students from all walks of life, and/or incorporating varied perspectives and traditions in their current or previous positions. This commitment is rooted in our Lutheran tradition of fostering wisdom, nurturing vocation, and preparing students for lives of purpose while serving the common good.

Education and Experience

The ideal colleague will have a master's degree in communication studies or a related field, plus classroom teaching experience.

Application Process

While completing the application, candidates will be prompted to submit a:

• Letter of application specifically discussing how one’s professional experiences and perspectives relate to the needs of the position
• Curriculum vitae or résumé including the names and addresses of three references

The position will remain open until filled. Any questions regarding the position or the search process should be submitted electronically to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, Jennifer Heller, Ph.D., at hellerj@lr.edu.