"Adjunct Faculty, Communication Department"

Adjunct Faculty, Communication Department

Employer: [George Mason University](/employer/37686217/george-mason-university)

Location: Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Salary: Competitive Salary

Date posted: May 30, 2025

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Position Type: [Faculty Positions](/jobs/faculty-positions), [Communications](/jobs/communications), [Digital Media](/jobs/digital-media), [Media Studies](/jobs/media-studies), [Other Communications](/jobs/other-communications)

Employment Level: [Adjunct](/jobs/adjunct)

Employment Type: [Part Time](/jobs/part-time)

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**Department:** Col of Humanities and Soc Science

**Job Category:** Adjunct Faculty

**Job Type:** Part-Time

**Location:** Fairfax, VA

**Workplace Type:** On Site Required

**Salary:** Salary commensurate with education and experience

**Criminal Background Check:** Yes

**About the Department:**

Mason’s Communication Department has collegial faculty committed to excellence, innovation, community and public service. All department faculty participate in the life of our campus community, including career fairs, faculty functions, recruiting sessions and other events. Located just 15 miles from Washington, D.C., we offer a broad undergraduate program with more than 500 majors; five minor programs; a vibrant MA program including strategic, health, and science communication specialties; and a highly ranked PhD program emphasizing health, strategic, and science communication. The department also offers a graduate certificate in science communication. We serve a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students who bring a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds to our classrooms. Additionally, the department supports several co-curricular activities, including debate, forensics, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Society for Professional Journalists (SPJ), and a comprehensive student media program.

The research life of the department includes both undergraduate and graduate research, and is reflected in the activities and outreach of its faculty, including those of the Center for Climate Change Communication, the Communication, Health, and Relational Media (CHARM) research lab, the Center for Media and Public Affairs, the Center for Health and Risk Communication, and the Character Assassination and Reputation Politics (CARP) research lab. For more information on the Department of Communication at George Mason University, visit communication.gmu.edu.

**About the Position:**

Adjunct Faculty will be expected to teach COMM 148, Podcasting & Radio Workshop I and maintain all functions and responsibilities associated with the class to ensure the success of our students.

**Responsibilities:**

• Teaches COMM 148, Podcasting & Radio Workshop I and will prepare course lectures and course materials associated with the class;
• Establishes and maintains a class web page (on Canvas);
• Evaluates and grades student work;
• Engages students in classroom discussions;
• Responds to student emails;
• Hold office hours via video chat (Zoom or equivalent);
• Provides hands-on instruction in podcast and radio production;
• Mentors students in developing and refining their on-air hosting skills;
• Integrates current technologies and industry practices into the curriculum;
• Evaluates student progress and provide constructive feedback; and
• Collaborates with WGMU staff and student media advisors.

**Required Qualifications:**

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Media Studies, or a related field;
• Professional experience in radio broadcasting, podcasting, or audio production;
• Familiarity with digital audio workstations (e.g., Adobe Audition, Pro Tools) and automation systems;
• Teaching or mentoring experience at the college level is a plus; and
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Master's degree in Communication, Media Studies, or related field.

**Instructions to Applicants:**

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Adjunct Faculty, Communication Department at [https://jobs.gmu.edu/]. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and CV for review.

**Posting Open Date:** May 30, 2025

**For Full Consideration, Apply by:** July 1, 2025

**Open Until Filled:** Yes

**Mason Ad Statement**

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.

**Equity Statement**

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

**Campus Safety Information**

Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

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