Governors State University

Temporary Adjunct Faculty, Communication AY26-27

Location
University Park, IL
Pay
$500 – $3,750 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 8, 2026

About this position

Location: Governors State University, IL Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: ADJ202600039 Division: Division Of Arts And Letters Department: Div Of Arts And Letters FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit 0 Description Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term. Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $3,750.00 per course. Governors State University's College of Arts and Sciences seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach courses in our Communication program. Courses taught by adjunct faculty in the above program are primarily for undergraduate. Depending on qualifications and experience, graduates teaching opportunities may be available. Please visit http://www.govst.edu/cas/cmp for more information about the program and courses offered. We are particularly interested in adjunct faculty to teach courses in Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising, Strategic Communication, and Critical Cultural Studies. Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a list of references for consideration. At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate. Required and Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications A Master's degree in Communication or a related discipline. Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate will have experience teaching undergraduate, graduate, and/or online courses. Supplemental Information Please attach the following documents to your application:CV or Resume Transcript(s) Letter of Interest

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$3,750
Communications & Media median
$3,307/ course, n=78
Illinois median
$1,257/ course, n=233

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