New Orleans, Louisiana

Dillard University, classified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a balanced Arts and Sciences sciences/ professions institution, located in the culturally rich and diverse city of New Orleans, Louisiana invites qualified applicants to apply for one position of Adjunct Instructor in the Mass Communication program, for the Spring 2026 semester.

<u>Qualification</u>: A master's degree in mass communication or related field from an accredited institution. Five (5) years' minimum of professional experience in journalism and/or public relations. A commitment to teaching excellence and a demonstrated quality teaching ability.

<u>Job Description</u>: This is a mass communication adjunct/ part-time position. The appointment is effective January 2026. This position reports to the Chairperson of the School of Humanities.

<u>Job Requirements:</u> Teaching responsibilities will include up to 6 hours of mass communication courses while ensuring that all the student learning outcomes are achieved. Adjunct instructors must also be available to provide guidance and address student concerns outside of the class meeting time.

<u>Deadline:</u> Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. The positions begin January 2026.

Application: Applications should be submitted via the Employment webpage located on the Dillard University website. Complete applications consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcript of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required later of all finalists), and three letters of recommendation describing the applicant's teaching skills.

Dillard University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Office of Human Resources.

Summary of Part-time Faculty Member Duties and Job Requirements

Academic Advising Part-time faculty members do not serve as student academic advisors.

Environment Part-time faculty member’s work in classrooms, offices, labs and related venues to accomplish educational and research activities.

Meetings Part-time faculty members are not expected to attend and participate in program, school, college and General Assembly meetings.

Office Hours Part-time faculty members are not required to schedule office hours; however, they are asked to make themselves available either immediately before or after class meetings.

Physical Requirements Communicate with students, staff and colleagues. Read academic texts and materials, student papers, etc. Operate personal computer and audio-visual equipment. Stand or sit for up to one to three hours at a time. Fly or drive to off-site meetings or conference. Move around campus for classes and meetings. Other requirements as specified by a job description.

Scholarly Activity Each part-time faculty member is expected to stay current in his/her field.

Teaching Part-time faculty members may be assigned up to nine credit hours each semester. Part-time faculty members are expected to prepare for and meet their teaching responsibilities for every class.

University/Community Service At his/her discretion, part-time faculty members may participate in activities relating to university programs, courses, governance, etc., or community activities which impact on, or are impacted by, the University and which contribute to the growth and development of student, the university and the community.

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