Adjunct Professor

The Department of Media and Strategic Communication at Iona University is seeking dynamic adjunct professors to teach classes in the department for Fall 2025.

While other openings could arise, we are mainly looking for those who could teach one of these two classes:

Media Writing (MSC 240)

This foundational course required of all MSC majors is designed to develop students’ skills in grammar, punctuation, AP style, and writing techniques across media contexts such as journalism, public relations, and strategic communication.

Course Schedule:

• In-person class
• Meets two evenings per week during the Fall 2025 semester

Responsibilities:

• Teach and manage one section of MSC 240: Media Writing
• Deliver engaging lessons that help students grasp essential, but sometimes dry, material such as grammar and AP style
• Provide feedback on assignments and quizzes with an emphasis on professional writing standards
• Foster a supportive and interactive classroom environment
• Maintain regular communication with students and the department
• Submit grades and assessments in accordance with university policy

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher, preferably in journalism, communication, media studies, English, or a related field
• Previous teaching experience at the college level is preferred but not required
• Previous experience working in a media field is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with AP style and professional writing formats
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and inspire students

Writing and Storytelling for Public Relations (MSC 370)

This required PR course focuses on professional writing and narrative techniques used in public relations across traditional and digital platforms, including press releases, media kits, and social media content.

Course Schedule:

• In-person class
• Meets one evening per week during the Fall 2025 semester

Responsibilities:

• Teach one section of MSC 370: Writing and Storytelling for Public Relations
• Develop engaging lessons that introduce students to core PR writing formats and strategic storytelling techniques
• Provide timely feedback on writing assignments and help students refine their professional voice
• Integrate real-world case studies, examples, and industry practices into the course
• Encourage student creativity and strategic thinking in PR writing
• Maintain regular communication with students and departmental faculty
• Submit grades and assessments per university deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in public relations, communication, media studies, or a closely related field
• Professional experience working in public relations, corporate communications, or strategic media is preferred
• Familiarity with press release formats, media outreach, and social media content strategy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience teaching at the university level is preferred but not required

To Apply:

• Submit a cover letter and CV.

Salary Range: $1248 - $1531 per credit based on course level and qualifications

About Iona University/EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.