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Part-Time Faculty, Communication

  • 497502
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Student Support Positions
  • Part-Time Faculty
  • Closing at: Nov 28 2026 - 23:55 EST

Title: Part-Time Faculty, Communication

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Ginny Whitehouse

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The department of Communication at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position to teach face-to-face courses in Communication Studies, Broadcasting and Electronic Media (Film Techniques and Multimedia Journalism), and Public Relations at the Richmond campus. Applicants will be contacted as courses become available.

Part-time faculty may teach up to nine credit hours, depending on departmental needs.

Applicants will be screened and contacted as departmental needs for part-time faculty arise. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in Field

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior university teaching experience

 

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:

Identify potential application documents. (May include the following, as appropriate.)

• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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