Description

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

Description

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