Adjunct Faculty - CCOMM 1500: Intro to Communication; Fall Semester 2026; In-person, On-campus. in Cambridge, Massachusetts at Lesley University

Lesley University's department of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking a highly qualified adjunct faculty member to teach: CCOMM 1500 - Intro to Communication; Fall Semester 2026; Mondays/Wednesdays from 8:00 - 9:15 am; In-person, On-campus.

Course Description:

This course provides an introductory survey of the study of communication and examines how humans create and interpret meaning through language, symbols, gestures, and other forms of expression. This course explores foundational and contemporary communication research to examine how communication develops, evolves across generations, and shapes interactions among individuals, groups, families, workplaces, and communities. Topics include the development of communication in early childhood, the influence of gender identity, culture, social class, and ethnicity on communication, the relationship between language and thought, the social meaning of language, and the impact of digital technologies on contemporary communication practices.

A successful candidate will have:

• Master's degree in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Rhetoric, or a closely related field (required); PhD or terminal degree (preferred)

• Experience teaching communications or related courses at the undergraduate level

• Demonstrated knowledge of communication theory and interpersonal, intercultural, and contemporary communication research areas

• Ability to facilitate meaningful classroom discussions on diverse perspectives and contemporary issues

• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices

• Experience in constructivist inquiry-based learning with the ability to teach concepts in ways that are accessible, relevant, and engaging

• Experience using learning management systems and educational technology to support teaching and learning

• Excellent verbal and communication skills

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

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