Adjunct Instructor-Mass Communication
North Carolina Central University
Posted on May 28, 2026
Adjunct Instructor-Mass Communication
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Position Information
| Working Title | Adjunct Instructor-Mass Communication |
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| Position Number | FA9976 |
| Appointment Type | By semester: Fall/Spring |
| FTE | 1=9/10 month -Faculty only |
Position Overview
| Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! | Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu. |
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| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The mission of the Department of Mass Communication is to prepare students for careers and study in mass communication. The department offers engaged learning, student media and research experiences and connections to professional practice opportunities. The department values the comprehensive preparation of graduates with an understanding of the ethical, practical, and theoretical foundations in the field and an understanding of and appreciation for cultural diversity. |
| Primary Purpose of Position | The adjunct instructor will be responsible for teaching in-person and/or online courses in the department, as needed. The responsibilities of instructors include teaching, evaluation, and other instruction-related duties and responsibilities that help the department achieve its mission and meet the goals of the University, including the following:
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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| Minimum Education/Experience | Master’s degree in communication or mass communication or an extensive record of professional achievement and significant professional experience in the areas of journalism, mass communication, speech communication and/or digital and new media as appropriate to the assigned course(s). |
| Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation | N/A |
| Equal Opportunity Employer | Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy. |
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | F000228 |
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| Open Date | 05/27/2026 |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Date Position Available | 07/01/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Background check required on all selected candidates. |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- List of References
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Other Document
- DD-214 (Veterans Only)
- Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
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