"Part-Time Lecturer Pool, School of Communication, 2026-2027"

General Information

The School of Communication at Chapman University seeks applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool for potential teaching opportunities in the following areas/disciplines:

• Communication Studies
• Strategic Communication

Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available at times on very short notice. The Fall term begins mid-August and ends late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May.

Chapman University is a nationally-ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked as #110 among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2026). Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including the School of Communication. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu.

The mission of the School of Communication is to educate and prepare students to obtain and evaluate information critically; to create, implement, and disseminate evidence-based messages; and to communicate ethically and appropriately with a variety of audiences in both personal and professional contexts. We aim to produce communication leaders who are aware of the importance of communication research, theories, and principles, and who are able to apply these to communicate effectively in an increasingly complex global communication environment.

The School of Communication has experienced a tremendous amount of growth in the past few years. Home to three undergraduate academic programs, a Master of Science in Strategic Communication, and a Ph.D. in Communication, the School of Communication continues to be considered a vibrant and innovative leader in the rapidly growing and critically important field of communication.

Qualifications

• Required - University teaching experience or related field experience
• Required - Ability to teach in-person on campus
• Preferred - Earned MA, MS, or Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in the subject area related to the position
• Preferred - Professional experience in media, public relations, or strategic communication

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following through Interfolio:

• Cover letter detailing qualifications related to the position description
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names of three references with contact information

For any inquiries, please contact Jackie Coyne at cardwell@chapman.edu. Please use Part-Time Lecturer Pool Inquiry as the subject line.

The School of Communication will draw from the pool as necessary when openings arise. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will remain in the applicant pool until the end of Chapman University's fiscal year, May 31st.

Should you remain interested in future openings beyond May 31st, you will need to reapply.

The pay range for course and course related work for this position is $46.85 per hour. This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for all selected candidates.