Adjunct Faculty, Communication and Media Studies

Barry University, Inc.

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Miami Shores- Main Campus Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted December 16, 2025
Job description

Summary

Offering multiple majors and home to all of Barry’s student media, Communication is a popular department and a hub of student activity on campus. Because it is closely linked to the technological, social, and cultural changes rapidly changing our world, communication is a versatile major at Barry University that provides students various ways to pursue their interests and career goals.

Our programs reflect the breadth of the communication discipline with majors in Communication & Media Studies, Advertising and Public Relations, and Television and Digital Media. We also offer minors in each of these areas and an interdisciplinary minor in journalism that combines classes in graphic design, photography, English writing, and communication.

Please visit the Department of Communication website for information about the department:
https://www.barry.edu/en/academics/arts-and-sciences/department-of-communication/

This position is In-Person

Barry University in Miami Shores invites applications for Adjunct Faculty to teach Communication and Media Studies courses including topics such as organizational, interpersonal, and race & gender.

Applicants should hold a master’s degree or equivalent in Communication or a related field, with teaching experience at the college level preferred. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, engaging students in active learning, and assessing academic performance.

Application Process: Please submit the following documents:

  • Cover letter 
  • Curriculum vitae /resume
  • Contact information for three professional references.

Deadline:  Review of applications are on a per semester basis as needed.  

Essential Functions

  • Produce a comprehensive syllabus.

  • Create, administer and evaluate exams, papers and projects.

  • Employ appropriate academic online resources (e.g., Canvas, etc.).

  • Schedule at least one office hour per week, per course section, to address students’ questions, issues, concerns, etc.

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

About this role

Summary

Teach Communication and Media Studies courses and engage students in active learning.

Job title

Adjunct Faculty, Communication and Media Studies

Experience level

master's degree required

Industry

education

Location requirements

Miami Shores, in-person work required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

master's degreeteaching experiencesyllabus productionexam administrationstudent engagement

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

communicationmedia studiesteachinginterpersonalorganizational
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Miami Shores, FL, USA

On-site City