Lecturer in Communication Studies

Lecturer in Communication Studies

College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The
Arts - 321 College

Dept/School: Communication Studies - 32241

Vacancy Number: 16F-822

Position Number: 740

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Department of Communication Studies at the University of North
Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a position as a
nine-month non-tenure-track lecturer to begin August 2027.

This is a one-year position that is renewable annually, contingent
upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the
availability of funding.

Lecturers are expected to teach a 4/4 load. The teaching focus will
be a combination of face-to-face and online asynchronous teaching
in applied organizational communication. This will include business
communication, digital communication, public speaking, and similar
courses. Additional teaching opportunities in rhetorical studies
may also be available.

Additional responsibilities include service to the department,
campus, and community. The successful candidate will demonstrate
experience in taking the discipline into the market place through
workshops, job talks, and other efforts.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

MS or MA in Communication Studies at the time of application

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &
Experience:

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• MS or MA with a specialization in applied communication,

organizationalcommunication, or closely related areas

• Demonstrated ability to teach business communication, other

applied courses,and digital communication competencies

• Prior teaching experience and strong desire to teach in

face-to-face andasynchronous online modalities

• Prior experience or strong desire to work with diverse

populations and adultlearners

• Certifications in Adobe, MS Office, Canvas, online education

such as Quality Matters

• Demonstrated ability to bring communication studies into the

marketplace and not for profit sectors.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The Department of Communication Studies is a large department
within the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. We
have over 20 full-time faculty who are methodologically diverse and
embrace the breadth of the study of human communication and
celebrate our roots in the humanities and social sciences. We have
approximately550 majors in our BA program and 100 students in our
online MA program in Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC). This
program hosts a biennial conference for IMC scholars,
practitioners, and our graduate students.

We share a commitment to praxis and applied learning. UNCW is an
Adobe Campus and offers dedicated support for faculty to create
high impact practices for our students. Our library has a robust
maker space, and our department has several application focused
classrooms including a production studio for both recording and
live performance.

We value excellent teaching, creative work and engagement with the
department, university, community, and discipline through
thoughtful service. We seek energetic and optimistic colleagues
interested in fostering and cultivating sustained excellence. We
work independently and collaboratively to create powerful learning
experiences for our students and to co-create a great place to
work. We balance curricular specialization and academic rigor with
whole student development and next step readiness.

College/School Information:

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) is
home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of
undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor
of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts,
Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as
combined bachelor's/master's degree programs in Spanish and
English. CHSSA also houses the Interdisciplinary Studies
program(s), Gender Studies and Research Center and the Academic
Resource Center, which offers full-service, professional advising
for all CHSSA undergraduate students.

In addition, CHSSA offers a full complement of interdisciplinary
minors and post baccalaureate certificates including: Africana
studies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies,
conflict management and resolution, emergency and disaster
management, forensic science, Hispanic studies, journalism, Latin
American studies, medical humanities, Middle East and Islamic
studies, Native American studies, professional writing and
publishing, science and medical writing, and women's, gender, and
sexuality studies.

CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that comprises
UNCW's University Studies Program, through which all undergraduates
gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable
skills essential for life in the twenty-first century. CHSSA
strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study
offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and
academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid
foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Graduate programs
in CHSSA are designed to develop intellectual competence and to
prepare the student for careers in business, industry, government,
teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.

Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in CHSSA.
Each of CHSSA's departments requires an applied learning experience
as a part of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples
include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning,
and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students
to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that
knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary
situations.

Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have the
necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study,
effective citizenship, and meaningful lives. CHSSA offers limitless
opportunities to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary
research and service while also making a positive societal impact.
Come and join our vibrant academic environment that values
discovery, innovation, and creativity.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal
university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,
research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class
faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level
for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful
academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical
thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a
full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well
as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,
nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning
options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN
program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working
professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program
focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly
activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral
Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University)
by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher
Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since
1969.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender
background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor
vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal
law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment
eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United
States.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate
selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach
assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing
requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation
as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on the posting
closing date. To apply, please complete the online application
available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the
following materials as Adobe PDF documents:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application that includes a 1-to-2-page

statement addressing the qualifications cited above and addressed
to the Search Committee

• Curriculum Vita
• Teaching Philosophy
• Portfolio/Work Sample: Potential content may include any of the

following: sample syllabus, assignments, feedback to students,
digital creativity, etc.

Additional materials may be requested from applicants invited to
interview for the position.

Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all
applications. The reference contact information you provide may be
used to request reference letters during the screening
process.

Letters of application without the requested components will not
meet the application requirements. Questions about the position or
the online application process should be directed to

CHSSA Recruitment Specialist Jennifer Itell itellj@uncw.edu.

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 10/26/2026

Job Close Date: 12/15/2026

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41278

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