The Department of Media and Strategic Communication at Iona University is seeking dynamic adjunct professors to teach classes in the department for Fall 2026.
While other openings could arise, we are mainly looking for those who could teach one of these classes:
Digital Production: Studio & Field (MSC 327)
This required Digital Media and Production course focuses on advanced video production, both in the studio and in the field.
Course Schedule:
- In-person class
- Meets two late mornings per week during the Fall 2026 semester
Responsibilities:
- Teach one section of MSC 327: Digital Production: Studio & Field
- Develop engaging lessons that build on the students' introductory class in digital video production.
- Provide timely feedback on assignments
- Integrate real-world examples, and industry practices into the course
- Maintain regular communication with students and departmental faculty
- Submit grades and assessments per university deadlines
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree or higher in communication, media studies, or a closely related field
- Professional experience working in film or broadcast media is preferred
- Expertise with production and editing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience teaching at the university level is preferred but not required
To Apply:
- Submit a cover letter and CV.
Writing and Storytelling for Public Relations (MSC 370)
This course required of students concentrating in Public Relations focuses on professional writing in the field.
Course Schedule:
- In-person class
- Meets one evening per week during the Fall 2026 semester
Responsibilities:
- Teach one section of MSC 370: Writing and Storytelling for Public Relations
- Develop engaging lessons that introduce students to different forms of public relations writing, from press releases to social media.
- Provide timely feedback on assignments
- Integrate real-world examples, and industry practices into the course
- Maintain regular communication with students and departmental faculty
- Submit grades and assessments per university deadlines
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree or higher in public relations, journalism, communication, media studies, or a closely related field
- Professional experience working in public relations is preferred
- Expertise in an array of public relations-related writing is essential
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience teaching at the university level is preferred but not required
To Apply:
- Submit a cover letter and CV.
Graduate Course Rates - $1328-$1562 per credit, based on qualifications
Undergraduate Course Rate - $1273 per credit