Communication Adjunct Faculty

Department:
English, Integrated Learning Studies & Communication

Locations:
Syracuse, NY

Posted:
Mar 6, 2025

Closes:
Aug 31, 2025 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type:
Other

Position

ID: 186178

About Onondaga Community College:

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 community colleges in New York State. We offer two-year degree programs for transfer to four-year institutions or direct workforce entry, as well as one-year certificate programs. We are committed to fostering a diverse learning environment that encourages individuality and community contribution.

We serve the educational and economic development needs of the region, with over 40,000 alumni.

Job Description:

The Art, Communication, Media & Music Department invites qualified applicants to teach Communication Studies in person at our Syracuse campus.

Major Responsibilities:

We seek adjunct instructors to teach introductory courses such as Introduction to Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Public Speaking. Classes are typically scheduled during the day and will be conducted face-to-face on campus.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master's degree (or higher) in Communication Studies or a related field (e.g., Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Telecommunications, Media Communications, Marketing & Data Analytics, Social Media Studies, Rhetorical Studies) from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the community college level.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish; other language skills are also considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

The ability to support student success is essential.

Additional Information:

• The adjunct pay rate for the  academic year is $1,483 per credit. Assignments depend on enrollment needs.
• Adjuncts may participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

Application Instructions:

• Please submit a resume and cover letter, including your availability to teach, at the time of application.
• Provide three professional references, including at least one current or former supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference verification.
• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.