Visiting Instructor

Visiting Instructor

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Summary:
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses including Interpersonal Communication Fundamentals of Communication Public Relations and Interviewing beginning Fall 2026. This is a temporary non-tenure track position focused primarily on teaching excellence and student engagement.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Teach courses in interpersonal communication public relations public speaking and media courses.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of MA in Communication or closely related field at least 2 years of teaching excellence

Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to teach online

$55000 nine-month salary

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence equity and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race color religion sex national origin ancestry age order of protection status genetic information marital status disability sexual orientation including gender identity unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action laws orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

As a qualifying federal contractor the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security and instead is covered by the State Universities Retirement System

• Social Security benefit and
• Social Security benefit as a spouse

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at or call .

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Required Experience:

IC