Adjunct Instructor, Media, Culture and Communications presso Wentworth Institute of Technology

Job Description

The School of Sciences & Humanities at Wentworth Institute of Technology invites applications for a part-time instructor to teach HUMN 4051 - Media, Culture and Communications in Spring 2026.

This 4-credit, in-person course meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00-4:45 p.m. on Wentworth’s Boston campus.

Course Description:

This course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice of Media, Culture and Communication Studies. Students will explore and critically examine, from a humanities perspective, our technologically mediated culture as it impacts society, and they will consider their own social, cultural, ethical, legal and philosophical roles and responsibilities as media content producers and consumers. Students will explore a variety of digital tools and techniques for analyzing texts, assessing problems, and communicating results.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Communication, Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Information Design, or a closely related humanities or social-science field (PhD or ABD preferred).

• At least one year of college-level teaching or professional training in media, communication, or digital culture

Professional or Research Experience:

• Demonstrated experience analyzing or researching media industries, communication systems, or digital cultures.

• Applied or scholarly experience in media literacy, media production, or digital communication tools.

• Evidence of balanced, critical engagement with multiple perspectives on media’s social and political impact, avoiding ideological bias and encouraging open inquiry.

Preferred Competencies:

• Ability to help students critically evaluate media messages and communication technologies in a fact-based, politically neutral manner that fosters civil discourse and intellectual diversity.

• Familiarity with digital-media analysis and visualization tools (e.g., social-media metrics, web-based text analysis, or content-analysis software).

• Commitment to inclusive, discussion-driven teaching that builds students’ analytical, writing, and presentation skills.

• Experience integrating ethics, global awareness, and technological change into humanities or communication curricula including familiarity with AI in the media.

Compensation and Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.

Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth/benefits 

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at [email protected].

E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)

Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.