Lecturer in Communication Studies

Lecturer in Communication Studies

Special Instructions

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on the posting closing date. To apply, please complete the online application available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application that includes a 1-to-2-page statement addressing the qualifications cited above and addressed to the Search Committee
• Curriculum Vita
• Teaching Philosophy
• Portfolio/Work Sample: Potential content may include any of the following: sample syllabus, assignments, feedback to students, digital creativity, etc.

Additional materials may be requested from applicants invited to interview for the position.

Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all applications. The reference contact information you provide may be used to request reference letters during the screening process.

Letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements. Questions about the position or the online application process should be directed to
CHSSA Recruitment Specialist Jennifer Itell itellj@uncw.edu.

Posting Details

Position Title

Lecturer in Communication Studies

College

College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College

Dept/School

Communication Studies - 32241

Vacancy Number

16F-822

Position Number

740

Location of Workplace

Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a position as a nine-month non-tenure-track lecturer to begin August 2027.

This is a one-year position that is renewable annually, contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.

Lecturers are expected to teach a 4/4 load. The teaching focus will be a combination of face-to-face and online asynchronous teaching in applied organizational communication. This will include business communication, digital communication, public speaking, and similar courses. Additional teaching opportunities in rhetorical studies may also be available.

Additional responsibilities include service to the department, campus, and community. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in taking the discipline into the market place through workshops, job talks, and other efforts.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

MS or MA in Communication Studies at the time of application

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• MS or MA with a specialization in applied communication, organizationalcommunication, or closely related areas
• Demonstrated ability to teach business communication, other applied courses,and digital communication competencies
• Prior teaching experience and strong desire to teach in face-to-face andasynchronous online modalities
• Prior experience or strong desire to work with diverse populations and adultlearners
• Certifications in Adobe, MS Office, Canvas, online education such as Quality Matters
• Demonstrated ability to bring communication studies into the marketplace and not for profit sectors.

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Communication Studies is a large department within the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. We have over 20 full-time faculty who are methodologically diverse and embrace the breadth of the study of human communication and celebrate our roots in the humanities and social sciences. We have approximately550 majors in our BA program and 100 students in our online MA program in Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC). This program hosts a biennial conference for IMC scholars, practitioners, and our graduate students.

We share a commitment to praxis and applied learning. UNCW is an Adobe Campus and offers dedicated support for faculty to create high impact practices for our students. Our library has a robust maker space, and our department has several application focused classrooms including a production studio for both recording and live performance.

We value excellent teaching, creative work and engagement with the department, university, community, and discipline through thoughtful service. We seek energetic and optimistic colleagues interested in fostering and cultivating sustained excellence. We work independently and collaboratively to create powerful learning experiences for our students and to co-create a great place to work. We balance curricular specialization and academic rigor with whole student development and next step readiness.

College/School Information

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) is home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as combined bachelor’s/master’s degree programs in Spanish and English. CHSSA also houses the Interdisciplinary Studies program(s), Gender Studies and Research Center and the Academic Resource Center, which offers full-service, professional advising for all CHSSA undergraduate students.

In addition, CHSSA offers a full complement of interdisciplinary minors and post baccalaureate certificates including: Africana studies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies, conflict management and resolution, emergency and disaster management, forensic science, Hispanic studies, journalism, Latin American studies, medical humanities, Middle East and Islamic studies, Native American studies, professional writing and publishing, science and medical writing, and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies.

CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that comprises UNCW’s University Studies Program, through which all undergraduates gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable skills essential for life in the twenty-first century. CHSSA strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Graduate programs in CHSSA are designed to develop intellectual competence and to prepare the student for careers in business, industry, government, teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.

Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in CHSSA. Each of CHSSA’s departments requires an applied learning experience as a part of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning, and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary situations.

Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have the necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study, effective citizenship, and meaningful lives. CHSSA offers limitless opportunities to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research and service while also making a positive societal impact. Come and join our vibrant academic environment that values discovery, innovation, and creativity.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

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Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Single Incumbent

Position Type

Permanent

Job Posting Date

10/26/2026

Job Close Date

12/15/2026