"Adjunct Professor in Communication, Media, and Arts"

Western Connecticut State University

School of Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts

Communication & Media Arts

Adjunct Teaching Position

Academic Year 2025-2026

Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce applications are being accepted for part-time adjunct

teaching positions in the Communication & Media Arts department for in-person courses for the 2025-2026

academic year.

WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with

disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our

pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be

awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal

moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.

The School of Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts www.wcsu.edu/svpca/ offers a professional training

program in a liberal arts context at the relatively affordable cost of a public university. New York City’s proximity

means our students receive the benefit of a faculty of nationally recognized artists, directors, designers, performers,

and scholars dedicated to teaching a highly diverse student population. The Department of Communication &

Media Arts offers a Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communication – Communication Studies; Media Arts – Media

Production; and Digital Interactive Media Arts (DIMA). Detailed information on the department may be found

on www.wcsu.edu/com/.

Course Information: A study of the principles and techniques of problem-solving through group activity.

Emphasis on group discussion and parliamentary procedure. This class will be taught on-ground on Tuesdays and

Fridays from 8:00 AM-9:15 AM.

Course Responsibilities: Teach COM 161 Decision-Making in Groups and deliver course materials that align

with the course description; Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback; Maintain office

hours for student consultation.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Communication or related field.

Salary & Benefits: The current minimum starting salary is $2,026 per load credit (or a minimum of $6,078 for a

single 3 credit course). Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/. Parttime faculty at WCSU are represented by the American Association of University Professors. All employment, if

offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and

Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. WSCU is committed to providing a safe

campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, and a criminal history record check.

Position Announcement

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following: a cover letter no more than 2

pages detailing relevant experience and teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vitae; and contact information

for three professional references. to the Dr. Katie Lever - leverk@wcsu.edu. In the subject line of your email,

please reference “Adjunct Communication.” Review will begin immediately and continue until the position has

been filled. Application materials will be kept on file for future use.

Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer