North Central College

Adjunct Instructor of Media Studies

Location
Naperville, IL
Pay
$3,840 – $4,000 per year
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 9, 2026

About this position

Posting Number: F000497 Salary Range $3840 - $4000Position Summary Adjunct Media Studies Faculty, Spring 2027 The Department of Communication and Media Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach one or two sections of our introduction to media course for the spring semester of 2027. COMM 185/Global Media in a Digital Age is a survey of the development, structure, economics and regulation of major media with a special emphasis on digital communication. The sociological and cultural impact of media on society and civic life is a central theme of the course. This introductory course is required for all Communication and Media Studies majors and is also a popular general education course for students across the College. We are seeking qualified instructors for the following sections for the spring semester: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00AM-9:05AM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:20AM-10:25AM All instruction will take place in-person at our Naperville, IL campus. Spring semester runs from January 11 to May 5, 2027. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Media Studies, Communication, Journalism or a closely related field with relevant coursework. Candidates with successful college-level teaching experience of media courses are preferred. North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable. Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Met

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