Adjunct Instructor of Media Studies

Position Summary
Adjunct Media Studies Faculty Spring 2027 The Department of Communication and Media Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach one or two sections of our introduction to media course for the spring semester of 2027. COMM 185/Global Media in a Digital Age is a survey of the development structure economics and regulation of major media with a special emphasis on digital communication. The sociological and cultural impact of media on society and civic life is a central theme of the course. This introductory course is required for all Communication and Media Studies majors and is also a popular general education course for students across the College. We are seeking qualified instructors for the following sections for the spring semester: Monday Wednesday and Friday 8:00AM-9:05AM Monday Wednesday and Friday 9:20AM-10:25AM All instruction will take place in-person at our Naperville IL campus. Spring semester runs from January 11 to May 5 2027. The successful candidate will have a Masters degree in Media Studies Communication Journalism or a closely related field with relevant coursework. Candidates with successful college-level teaching experience of media courses are preferred. North Central College values diversity equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable. Founded in 1861 North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students located in Naperville IL a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017) and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information please visit: . North Central College is an EEO Employer. For more information please visit: Interested candidates should complete and submit an application with all required documentation online at: For further information contact Amy Buxbaum Chair Communication and Media Studies at