Affiliate Faculty, Communication​/Public Relations

Working at Regis University As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students.

Job Summary:

The Department of Communication seeks affiliates who can teach one section of Introduction to Public Relations to undergraduate students in the fall 2026 semester. In the future, there would be opportunities to teach other courses in the applicant’s area of interest/expertise. Fall semester runs August 24-Dec 13. The course will meet twice per week for 75 minutes each, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:45pm.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Affiliate faculty are required to meet in-person with the class twice per week for 75 minutes and hold 1 hour of office hours per week. The course is fully developed and materials will be shared, but the instructor is welcome to make changes as they see fit.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Master’s degree in Communication, Media Studies, Mass Communication or related field.
* Availability for in-person teaching at NW Denver Campus.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Ph.D. in Communication, Media Studies, Journalism or related field.
* Experience with course design.
** Special Instructions to Applicants:
** Please submit the following documents:  
* CV/resume
* Cover letter that speaks to your approach to teaching with undergraduates
* Contact information for three references

Work Schedule:

Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:45pm, plus 1 hour on campus for office hours.

This position will remain open until filled with a priority Final date to receive applications of March 27th, 2026.This position is benefits-eligible for workers’ compensation and will receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.

Pay Rate:$3,225 per course

Application Deadline:

Since 1877, Regis University has been using our Jesuit background to provide an education for men and women of all ages and faiths and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and  accordance, with our Catholic, Jesuit values, and in accordance with our mission, Regis University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our increasingly diverse student body, which includes students of all backgrounds, including those from historically-marginalized backgrounds, to maintain the excellence of the University and to offer our students varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

The key Jesuit values of cura personalis, magis, men and women for and with others, unity of mind and heart, contemplatives in action, and finding God in all things are the foundations on which we work. Through an understanding and assimilation of these values, it is expected that our employees will advance the University’s mission in the work they do to support the students, the University and the community, thereby accomplishing the University’s strategic objectives and Jesuit Catholic education mission.

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