Adjunct Faculty – Communications, Media, & Technology
La Roche University invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position to teach Communication Between Cultures for the Fall 2026 semester.
La Roche embraces its Catholic identity while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds, fosters global citizenship and creates a community of scholars from around the world. The University empowers all members of the community to become lifelong learners, achieve success in their chosen careers, and promote justice and peace in a constantly changing global society.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
This course will offer a critical exploration of US culture in a global context. Students will study the foundations of cross-cultural communication, the interplay of culture, communication, context, and power and the role of media and technology in intercultural relations.
This undergraduate course meets twice a week in-person on La Roche University’s campus in McCandless. The role will provide course instruction, grading, and updating course materials as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Master’s degree or higher in Communication, Media Studies, or related field
· Prior college/university level teaching experience is preferred
· Professional experience is preferred
In order for applications to be fully processed, a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and contact information for at least three professional references must accompany a completed application. Candidates must pass background clearances and submit official transcripts prior to the issuance of a contract. Review of applicants will begin immediately; position open until filled.
Qualified applicants can complete an online application by clicking on the following link:
Applicants for this position must have current legal authorization to work in the United States. La Roche University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.
No Relocation Assistance
It is the policy of La Roche University to promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability or medical condition, or any other legally protected status.
How to Apply
You must submit a separate online application for each position that you want to apply for. The positions listed on this site are those currently available at the University. The information listed for each position is all that is available at this time. There is no further need to contact the Human Resources Department.
To apply for a position at La Roche:
- Identify the position in which you want to apply.
- Complete an online application by clicking on “Click Here to Apply” at the bottom of the job posting. The application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- An online application must be submitted for each position in which you want to apply. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Resumes can be attached to the online application.
- Your information will be reviewed by a hiring manager, and you will be contacted if we feel your qualifications closely match the description of the position.
Employment Policy
It is the policy of La Roche University to promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job related disability or medical condition, or any other legally protected status.
This policy provides for equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship. This includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, job assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion, compensation, training and development, employee benefits, layoff, discharge and general working conditions.
This policy is administered in accordance with all applicable federal and state statutes. La Roche University does not take action against an employee because he or she has opposed a practice made unlawful under federal or state law or has filed charges, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or lawsuit pursuant to those statutes.
All employees are expected to implement and abide by La Roche’s policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment within their assigned work areas. Any violation of this policy by an employee of La Roche University may result in disciplinary action, including, when appropriate, discharge.
The Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Compliance Officer is assigned the overall responsibility for effective administration of this program throughout La Roche University. Individuals who believe that they may have experienced illegal discrimination should immediately report their complaint to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Compliance Officer.