Adjunct Faculty of Communication

Job Details: Job Location: WNEU

• Springfield, MA, Position Type: Adjunct, Education Level: Master's Degree, Salary Range: $3100.00 - $3900.00Commission, Adjunct Professor of Communication The Department of English, Communication, Culture, and Art at Western New England University invites applications to fill an opening for Adjunct Professor of Communication in the Spring 2027 semester. The department seeks a candidate who can teach at least one in-person section of a junior-level Event Planning course. Courses are scheduled three days per week (MWF) for 50 minutes. The ideal candidate will have at least a Master’s degree in public relations, communication, journalism, or a related subject or at least 10 years’ recent professional experience in the field of communication; prior experience teaching and/or guest-lecturing to undergraduate students; and a demonstrable dedication to student success. The successful candidate may also be asked to teach additional courses in introductory-level communication classes. Applications: Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter and curriculum vitae to the appropriate job posting online application. Applications completed by September 30, 2026, will receive full consideration. Please contact Dr. Lisa Mastrangelo (lisa.mastrangelo@wne.edu) with questions about the position or the search process.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Candidates must have, at minimum, a Master’s degree in public relations, communication, journalism, or a related subject or at least 10 years’ recent professional experience in event planning theory and practice; and prior experience teaching and/or guest-lecturing to undergraduate students. Candidates who will contribute to diversity on campus, in all its forms, are especially welcome to apply.

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