Adjunct Instructors for the College of Journalism and Communications

If you have skills and prior teaching experience in one of the following areas, we encourage you to express interest! In these roles, you will deliver engaging course content, foster student success, and contribute to an innovative and dynamic learning environment.

  Consumer and Audience Analytics Content Acquisition, Distribution, and Strategy  Sports Media Law and Ethics  Fiction/Nonfiction Screenwriting  Film Editing and Sound Design Public Relations Writing Concepts in Visual Storytelling  Community Reporting, Social Media, Multimedia, and Visual journalism

Advertising Strategy

Content Acquisition, Distribution, and Strategy  Introductory design principles and skills Advanced Design: Advanced design principles and skills Introductory principles and skills in photo, design, video/audio Advertising  Journalism

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching assigned courses related to field.
• Developing and delivering high-quality course materials, including lectures, assignments, and assessments that align with departmental learning objectives.
• Providing constructive and timely feedback to students to support their academic and professional growth.
• Maintaining an engaging and professional classroom environment (in-person or online) to inspire student participation and learning.
• Adhering to university policies and academic standards while promoting a positive, inclusive learning atmosphere.
• Collaborating with department faculty and staff on curriculum development and student support as needed.

Other Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Experience with online teaching platforms (if applicable to course delivery format)
• Previous teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Familiarity with emerging trends and technologies in advertising and digital marketing
• Ability to incorporate real-world industry insights and case studies into coursework to enhance learning.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Requirements vary based on the area of instruction.  Positions may require a Bachelor's or Master's degree with no experience or a Bachelor's or Master's degree with up to 10 years of significant and course-related professional experience.

Appointment and Compensation:

Adjunct instructors are hired on a per-course, semester-by-semester basis. Compensation is based on course load and experience, following university adjunct faculty pay scales.

Express interest today! Submit your application through the University of Florida's employment portal. Include your résumé, a cover letter, and any relevant teaching or professional materials.