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Job ID: 196192

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Communication

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The College of Communication at DePaul University invites applications for part-time faculty teaching opportunities for digital communication production and content strategy classes in Academic Year 2026-27 and 2027-28. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview for availability for Spring Quarter 2027 (late March-mid-June 2027) and beyond.

Opportunities are usually Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, 2 times per week for the 10-week quarter for two 90-minute sessions usually meeting 10:10-11:40 a.m., 11:50-1:20, 1:30-3 p.m. or 3:10-4:40 p.m. in the Loop.

DePaul is specifically interested in candidates who may be a good match for the following courses:

HCMN 280 Social Media Video: This course is an introduction to creating audiovisual content for digital and social platforms. Students will learn both the conceptual and the technical skills required to become a content creator or social media professional now, as well as the underlying principles of the field that will equip them to navigate the future. Sample topics include formats and genres (e.g., reels, shorts, video essays), composition, lighting, audio recording, editing, captioning and accessibility, and platform policies. By the end of the course, students will have created a small portfolio of publish-ready videos tailored to different platforms and goals.

HCMN 281 Content Strategy: This course draws together students’ learning across the Digital Communication BA major, leveraging video production and social media distribution skills merged with insights from communication theory and ethics. Students create a social media content strategy for a product or service across 10 weeks of class.

Qualifications:

Master's degree or bachelor's degree plus significant professional experience (5+ years) in a relevant field focused on video production and editing with social media experience.

The candidate also should have experience mentoring young professionals or media workers on project-based work with constructive feedback. Commitment to helping develop students as professionals and engaged citizens requested.

Classroom teaching experience highly desired.

Application Instructions:

1. Please include a short statement explaining why you are qualified to teach one or more of the classes listed.
2. Include an updated CV/resume
3. Include link to portfolio or website with evidence of creative works and any experience with successful social media or related content strategies

Considerations:
Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Close Date: Jun 30, 2027

Salary Information: The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $4,400 and $5,000 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicant Documents C.V.(1)
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