General Description/Primary Purpose:
The School of Communication is seeking to hire an Adjunct. This is a non-tenure earning position in the School of Communication.
Appointment: Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed.
Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3rd 2026.
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Teach assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved syllabus and course schedule
- Hold scheduled office hours for no less than 1 hour per week. Office hours can be virtual and be scheduled by appointment.
Working Hours: Part-time
Work Schedule: Varies
Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role
About the Department: The School of Communication is dedicated to the creation and dissemination of knowledge about human and mass-mediated communication processes through high-quality teaching, scholarship, and service to the community. Our communication program is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.
We offer a B.S. in Communication, with concentrations in: advertising, digital video production, multimedia journalism, and public relations. Our B.A. in Communication Studies focuses on organizational and mediated communication. Our minors include mass communication, communication studies, political campaigns, and social media. Our faculty combine professional experience with advanced degrees, we offer students community-based learning opportunities, and our professional advisory board helps keep our curriculum current.
For more information about the School of Communication, visit: https://www.unf.edu/coas/communication/
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Communication or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Previous teaching experience.
- Proficiency in communication and in computer software usage.
Preferred:
- Experience teaching Media Theories and Effects courses at an undergraduate level.
- Experience teaching in a Learning Management System (LMS) platform, particularly the Canvas application.
Required Licensure: N/A
Additional Application Materials Required:
UNF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted online through the Human Resources website: https://unf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/unfjobs.
In addition to completing an online application, candidates should be prepared to upload the following required documents:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts
- Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled
Note: Adjunct jobs, posted as open until filled, may close at any time without notice.
Special Instructions:
Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at https://unf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/unfjobs to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact John Parmelee at (904) 620-2651, or jparmele@unf.edu.
