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Adjunct Faculty Public Relations-Integrated Marketing Communication

William Paterson University wpunj.edu Open · verified Sep 21, 2026
Hybrid William Paterson University Part-time Mid-level Public Relations

At a glance

Mid-level Public Relations role at William Paterson University. William Paterson University · part-time.

Pay not stated Public Relations salary

RolePublic Relations
SeniorityMid-level
LocationWilliam Paterson University
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentPart-time
PostedDec 2, 2025 · 9mo ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in public relations and professional communication
  • Cover subjects such as integrated communication, social media management, and strategic multi-platform writing
  • Use professional public relations experience to connect communication concepts across related areas
  • Teach sections scheduled during daytime, evenings, weekends, or online as department needs require

What you bring

  • A master's degree in communication, fine arts, or business administration is required
  • Professional experience in public relations or integrated marketing communication
  • Working knowledge of social and digital media, advertising, crisis management, marketing, and public relations
  • A commitment to teaching diverse student populations

Who this fits

This role suits a public relations or integrated marketing communication professional who wants to teach undergraduate and graduate students. Prior teaching experience is helpful, and you'll need to provide a cover letter, CV, and professional or teaching work samples. The position is part-time and hybrid, with courses potentially held on campus, online, during evenings, or on weekends.

From the employer

Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.

We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive. William Paterson University has been named to Forbes’ prestigious “Best Employers by State” list for 2024, recognizing the institution as one of the best-ranked employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys. WP is one of four education institutions on the Garden State’s list this year. Here is the link to the article forbes-best-in-state-employers-new-jersey-2024. William Paterson University is among more than 40 companies and organizations that will be honored with a 2024 NJBIZ Empowering Women Award for their commitment to supporting and elevating women employees.


William Paterson University employs approximately 1000 full time employees in the state who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, and more. William Paterson University supports a remote friendly hybrid work schedule for this role. William Paterson also boasts a four-day summer work week from mid-May to mid-August (Fridays off), during which all employees participate in our award-winning Summer Learning series.


Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey – just 20 miles from New York City – our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility. William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the University’s roles are filled by promotions from within. We’re not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees.


Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution.

Public Relations, Integrated Communication, Social Media, Strategic Writing

The Department of Communication is seeking adjunct faculty members to develop and teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in our growing public relations/professional communication programs. The Department is seeking candidates with professional public relations and/or integrated marketing communication experience. Prior teaching experience is a plus. A Master's degree (M.A., M.F.A. or M.B.A.) is required.

Areas of expertise should include some or all of the following: integrated marketing communication, social/digital media management, multi-platform writing, advertising, crisis management, marketing and public relations. Candidates should be well-versed in the intersections between these areas.

Teaching responsibilities may include the following courses: Integrated Communication, Social Media Management, Public Relations Management, Strategic Multi-Platform Writing and others as department need dictates. Course sections may be during the day, night, weekends or online.

Candidates should possess a passion for public relations, an understanding of the integrated marketing communication mix and a dedication to helping students achieve in an increasingly complex and competitive professional environment. Candidates should have a commitment to teaching diverse populations.

Applicants: please upload a cover letter, C.V. and samples /or links to their portfolio of professional work and/or teaching materials (syllabi, assignments, etc.).

ADJUNCTS PER CREDIT RATE:

New employees - $2100/CREDIT

Employees who have worked for 13+ semesters at WP - $2175/CREDIT

This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: https://www.wpunj.edu/human-resources/total-rewards/

Invitation to apply

Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/CV.

Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and all documents should be uploaded where prompted to upload your resume/cv.

General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu . Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.

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Total Rewards and Benefits:

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William Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information.

EEO Statement

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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