Appalachian State University
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, AppState offers a challenging academic environment, energetic campus life and breathtaking location. AppState combines the best attributes of a small liberal arts college with those of a large research university. At Appalachian State University, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the preferred qualifications in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the candidate for this or other roles. We appreciate your interest in joining our AppState Community.
Part of the University of North Carolina System, AppState offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees, and generous leave time. If you wish to apply for a position, please select the employee category you are interested in below – faculty, staff (all non-teaching positions) or temporary – for information and instructions on how to apply. Please Note: You must submit your application for each position for which you would like to be considered for by the closing date given on the posting. All applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date indicated.
Featured Posting:
Communication Adjunct Lecturers (part-time course instructors)
The Department of Communication invites applications for adjunct lecturer positions to support course instruction across upcoming semesters. We seek passionate educators ready to engage students in dynamic learning environments—whether in person, online, or hybrid formats.
Areas of Instruction
Successful candidates will teach one or two courses in one or more of the following majors:
- Advertising
- Communication Studies
- Electronic Media/Broadcasting
- Digital Journalism
Public Relations
Course Locations & Modalities:
Boone Campus | Hickory Campus | Online or Hybrid (as needed)
Essential Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver course content
- Assess and grade student work
- Foster student engagement
- Hold weekly office hours
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Communication or related discipline, or evidence of exceptional professional experience is required.
Ready to teach? Applications accepted on a rolling basis — start yours here.
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