Adjunct Instructors - Communication
Posted Jun 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Which areas of communication, like public relations, journalism, sports communication or media studies, are you best prepared to teach?
What they are checking: Honest fit with the topics the department lists in this posting.
Tell me about your professional experience in communication and how it shows up in your teaching.
What they are checking: Recent field experience that makes the course practical, which the college requires for adjuncts.
Tell me about a time you helped a struggling student succeed.
What they are checking: Commitment to undergraduates, which the college prefers adjunct candidates to have experience with.
How do you see your teaching fitting into a Catholic liberal arts college?
What they are checking: Understanding of the college's mission and how communication fits a broad education.
What would you do
A student gives a weak presentation and seems embarrassed. How do you give them feedback?
What they are checking: Building confidence while still being honest about what needs to improve.
You may be asked to cover a class with short notice. How do you prepare?
What they are checking: Flexibility to step in quickly, which the posting says sometimes happens.
About the work
How would you teach students to write for different audiences, such as a press release versus a social post?
What they are checking: Practical communication skills that students can take straight into internships and jobs.
How do you keep a communication course current when media tools change so fast?
What they are checking: Updating content and examples so students learn relevant skills, not outdated platforms.
How would you design a class project that mirrors real work in public relations or journalism?
What they are checking: Applied, hands-on learning that connects the classroom to professional practice.
How do you teach media ethics, such as accuracy, sourcing and conflicts of interest?
What they are checking: Grounding students in ethical standards that matter in every communication career.
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