Adjunct Instructor - Communication Department

Calvin University

Grand Rapids Campus Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 29, 2026 Last posted April 29, 2026

Job description

The Department of Communication at Calvin University invites applications for part-time instruction in MA level Communication Law. The appointment will be for the Spring 2027 semester, beginning January 2027.

Requirements:

· A master’s degree or above is required; applicants who also have five or more years of experience in communications and / or law will be preferred.

· All applicants must demonstrate the potential to teach effectively using a variety of methods and instructional technology as required.

· A commitment to the Christian faith and a willingness to integrate that faith into classroom teaching and student development is essential.  Candidates are expected to affirm the Apostle’s Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed.

Calvin is building a tradition of diversity and accessibility and welcomes applications from persons whose personal characteristics will further that commitment. Calvin does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. For further specifics please see the college website: Careers at Calvin | Calvin University

To Apply:

As part of the application, please submit your full curriculum vita accompanied by a letter of application that addresses the requirements and responsibilities of the position, including your interest in teaching at a Reformed Christian University. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Contact MMSC (Master of Arts in Media & Strategic Communication) program director Sharon Nieuwenhuis with questions.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.

2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.

About this role

Summary

Part-time instructor in communication law, teaching effectively with instructional technology, integrating faith.

Job title

Adjunct Instructor - Communication Department

Experience level

master’s degree or above with 5+ years in communications or law preferred

Industry

education

Location requirements

Grand Rapids Campus, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

master’s degreeexperience in communicationsexperience in lawteaching skills

Preferred skills

five or more years in communicationsfive or more years in lawinstructional technology

Specializations

communication lawmedia strategychristian faith

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site