Adjunct Faculty - Media & Children / Adolescence & The Media

Adjunct Faculty

Media & Children / Adolescence & the Media

College of Arts and Sciences

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Communications at Adelphi University invites applications for an adjunct faculty member to teach two undergraduate courses during the Fall 2026 semester on Adelphi University's Garden City campus:

• Media & Children: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:25-10:40 a.m.
• Adolescence & the Media: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15-1:30 p.m.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will teach courses examining the role of media in the lives and development of children and adolescents. Topics may include media use and effects, identity development, social media, advertising, representation, media literacy, parental mediation, and the social and psychological impact of emerging technologies.

Responsibilities include preparing and delivering engaging instruction, developing course materials, assessing student learning, maintaining regular office hours as appropriate, and submitting grades in accordance with university deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master's degree in Communications, Media Studies, Psychology, Child Development, Education, or a closely related field is required.
• College-level teaching experience is required.
• A Ph.D. in Communications or a closely related field is preferred.
• Academic or professional experience related to children, adolescents, media, education, or digital culture is desirable.

APPLICATION:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current CV, and contact information for two professional references.

Applicants must apply online at: https://www.adelphi.edu/hr/careers/.

For more information about the Department of Communications, visit https://communications.adelphi.edu/.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York's Pay Transparency Act, the salary for this position is $1,937 per credit.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning, and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi is one of just four companies and the only university on Long Island to be named among America's Best Employers by State for 2023 by Forbes.

Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four-Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,400 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Brooklyn, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online.

The University offers students 70 undergraduate programs, 93 master's degree and doctoral programs, and 64 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences, and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 44 states and 76 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.