What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Instructor, Communication Studies position at University of North Florida?
General Description/Primary Purpose
The School of Communication is seeking a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Visiting Instructor of Communication Studies. This position will report to the Director of the School of Communication. Position responsibilities in the School of Communication include teaching undergraduate courses, a load of four speech courses in fall 2026 and four speech courses in spring 2027, as assigned by the Department Director. This is a temporary appointment for a stated term or time-period on a full-time basis.
Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Director.
Working Hours: Varies
Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.
Required Licensure: N/A
Anticipated Start Date: August 3, 2026
Required
Qualifications: Masters Degree in the discipline or closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills: Expected to demonstrate effectiveness in teaching (which include face-to-face courses and online course offerings as well as curriculum improvement initiatives).
Additional Application Materials Required
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:
Additional Requirements
Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.
Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact John Parmelee at (904) 620-2651or
jparmele@unf.edu.
About the Department: The School of Communications communication program is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. The School, which has state-of-the-art facilities, has bachelor of science degrees in Advertising, Digital Video Production, Multimedia Journalism, and Public Relations. The School also has a M.S. in Communication Management and a B.A. in Communication Studies. Jacksonville is the 14th largest city in America and is a dynamic top-50 media market. The School enjoys excellent relations with communication professionals in Northeast Florida.UNFis a nationally ranked university located on an environmentally beautiful campus. It has been named a best buy college by Kiplingers Personal Finance Magazine, The Princeton Review, and Forbes Magazine.UNFis 10 miles from downtown Jacksonville and 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful beaches. For more information about the School of Communication, visit: []{style="background: tran
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The School of Communication is seeking a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Visiting Instructor of Communication Studies. This position will report to the Director of the School of Communication. Position responsibilities in the School of Communication include teaching undergraduate courses, a load of four speech courses in fall 2026 and four speech courses in spring 2027, as assigned by the Department Director. This is a temporary appointment for a stated term or time-period on a full-time basis.
Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Director.
Working Hours: Varies
Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.
Required Licensure: N/A
Anticipated Start Date: August 3, 2026
Required
Qualifications: Masters Degree in the discipline or closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills: Expected to demonstrate effectiveness in teaching (which include face-to-face courses and online course offerings as well as curriculum improvement initiatives).
Additional Application Materials Required
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Cover letter (The letter should discuss your experience teaching introductory speech courses, such as our SPC 2608-Fundamentals of Speech, and provide evidence of teaching effectiveness)
Additional Requirements
Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.
- Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
- Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)
Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact John Parmelee at (904) 620-2651or
jparmele@unf.edu.
About the Department: The School of Communications communication program is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. The School, which has state-of-the-art facilities, has bachelor of science degrees in Advertising, Digital Video Production, Multimedia Journalism, and Public Relations. The School also has a M.S. in Communication Management and a B.A. in Communication Studies. Jacksonville is the 14th largest city in America and is a dynamic top-50 media market. The School enjoys excellent relations with communication professionals in Northeast Florida.UNFis a nationally ranked university located on an environmentally beautiful campus. It has been named a best buy college by Kiplingers Personal Finance Magazine, The Princeton Review, and Forbes Magazine.UNFis 10 miles from downtown Jacksonville and 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful beaches. For more information about the School of Communication, visit: []{style="background: tran
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