Onondaga Community College is hiring: Communication Adjunct Faculty in Syracuse

About Onondaga Community College:

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.


Job Description:

The Art, Communication, Media & Music Department at Onondaga Community College is accepting applications from qualified individuals to teach Communication Studies in-person at our location in Syracuse.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILTIIES:

The Art, Communication, Media & Music Department is seeking adjunct instructors qualified to teach one or more of the following introductory courses: Introduction to Communication, Interpersonal Communication and Public Speaking. Often, classes taught in the middle of the day need to be filled. All classes will be taught face-to-face on our Syracuse campus.


Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum qualifications to teach most Communication Studies classes include a Master's degree (or higher) in Communication Studies or a related field (i.e. Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Telecommunications, Media Communications, Marketing & Data Analytics, Social Media Studies, Rhetorical Studies) from a regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference will be given to those with experience teaching at the community college level.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, English and other languages will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

The ability to encourage student success is essential to teaching at Onondaga Community College.


Additional Information:

• Adjunct rate of pay for the 2025-2026 academic year is $1483 per credit. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment.
• Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

Application Instructions:

• To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at time of application, including availability to teach.
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, and one of those must be a current or previous supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.