Adjunct Instructor (2026-27)
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary A part-time Adjunct Instructor will teach a
class (or a combination of classes) for the Hussman School of
Journalism and Media. Our curriculum, programs and content areas
determine teaching needs which will vary by semester. Please visit
https://catalog.unc.edu/courses/mejo/ to see the full course
catalogue. Please visit http://hussman.unc.edu/careers for a
listing of current teaching needs. Key responsibilities include:
Follow a standardized course syllabus and class plan and use
pre-developed instructional materials for each course. Effectively
engage class members in discussions during class sessions, bringing
the instructor’s unique background and expertise to the course
experience by helping students apply their new knowledge to
relevant, real-world problems. Provide verbal and written
assignment feedback to students as appropriate and grade student
work. Post grades in a timely manner and in accordance with
university guidelines. Support student learning by establishing and
communicating regular office hours and responding to student issues
and questions related to the course. Maintain regular
communications with the Associate/Assistant Deans about students’
experiences, potential barriers, ideas for enhancement, etc.
Adjunct instructors teach a variety of instruction modes. The
default mode for undergraduate courses is in-person. For courses
designated as in-person, class sessions are expected to be taught
in-person on campus. For other course modes, such as hybrid or
fully online, mode expectations will be discussed prior to the
beginning of each semester. University instruction mode
expectations can be found online at
https://registrar.unc.edu/instruction-modes/ . Preferred
Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience A successful candidate
will be able to demonstrate: Strong communication skills, including
the ability to effectively manage group discussions. Strong writing
skills, with experience providing feedback on written assignments.
Significant work and/or teaching experience directly related to the
course being taught. Experience teaching in higher education.
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Winston-Salem , Adjunct Instructor (2026-27), Education / Teaching , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
