Department :
School of Journalism and Media - 350100
Application Deadline :
12 / 31 / 2025
Position Type :
Visiting / Part-time Faculty
Working Title :
Adjunct Instructor (2025-26)
Appointment Type : Adjunct Faculty
Position Number : 20069091
Vacancy ID : F003279
Full-time / Part-time :
Part-Time Temporary
Position Location : North Carolina, US
Estimated duration of appointment :
One or more semesters
Be a Tar Heel! :
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit :
The mission of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media is to prepare students to ignite the public conversation in our state, the nation and the world, and to understand the role of communication in fostering democracy. Our faculty, staff, students and administrators work collaboratively to build and foster an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and accessible to people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and beliefs.
The school offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, and administers a variety of professional development and distance-learning programs. Enrollment includes about 1,000 undergraduates and 130 graduate students in addition to professional development and distance education students. Our faculty members are international thought leaders whose scholarly and creative activities are visible and respected in the public realm.
Position Summary :
A part-time Adjunct Instructor will teach a class (or a combination of classes) for the Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
Our curriculum, programs and content areas determine teaching needs which will vary by semester. Please visit https : / / catalog.unc.edu / courses / mejo / to see the full course catalogue. Please visit http : / / hussman.unc.edu / careers for a listing of current teaching needs.
Key responsibilities include :
Adjunct instructors teach a variety of instruction modes. The default mode for undergraduate courses is in-person. For courses designated as in-person, class sessions are expected to be taught in-person on campus. For other course modes, such as hybrid or fully online, mode expectations will be discussed prior to the beginning of each semester. University instruction mode expectations can be found online at https : / / registrar.unc.edu / instruction-modes / .
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :
Earned doctorate or terminal degree in the same or closely related discipline as the course taught. In lieu of an earned terminal degree in an appropriate field as described above, instructors may be qualified by professional experience or by a combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :
A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate :
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions :
Please apply online at https : / / unc.peopleadmin.com / postings / 295795 and upload a CV / resume and an optional cover letter.
Adjunct Instructor • Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States