CUNY La Guardia Community College is hiring: Adjunct Lecturer - Communication St

Overview

Adjunct Lecturer - Communication Studies

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility — moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond — in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Responsibilities

The Communication Studies Program seeks a creative and collaborative faculty member to teach introductory undergraduate courses in public speaking, including Introduction to Public Speaking and Public Speaking. The candidate may also teach other courses aligned with their area of specialization (e.g., nonverbal communication, intercultural communication). The introductory courses are taken by students of all majors and are paired with our First Year Seminar, the gateway course for all incoming students. These courses are also included in learning communities designed for native and non-native speakers of English. The candidate would also assist in advising students on their academic progress, engage in professional development, and assist with course/program assessment.

Qualifications

Required: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies, Speech Communication, Human Communication, or Media Studies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A MA/MS in Communication Studies, Speech Communication, Human Communication, or Media Studies is preferred.
• Candidates who have previous community college/undergraduate teaching experience are preferred.
• Candidates who can teach both in-person and online courses are preferred.
• Candidates who can teach in both daytime and/or evening classes are preferred.

Compensation

Adjunct Lecturer: $100.41/hr

CUNY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

How to Apply

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates should provide a CV/resume and a statement of scholarly interests.

Closing Date

October 18, 2025

Job Search Category

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

Equal Employment Opportunity

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 31009

Location: LaGuardia Community College