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Job outlook for communication arts lecturers in the United States
Are communication arts lecturer jobs in demand?
Communication arts lecturer job and salary trends over time
Communication arts lecturer jobs over time
Communication arts lecturer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 148 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 143 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 147 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 147 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 149 | 0.00% |
Average communication arts lecturer salary over time
Communication arts lecturer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,089 | $25.04 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | $51,970 | $24.99 | --0.6% |
| 2023 | $52,291 | $25.14 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $50,026 | $24.05 | --2.5% |
| 2021 | $51,312 | $24.67 | +5.1% |
Communication arts lecturer jobs by state
Most common states for communication arts lecturers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 52 | 3% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 19 | 3% |
| 3 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 159 | 2% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 129 | 2% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 111 | 2% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 16 | 2% |
| 7 | New York | 19,849,399 | 235 | 1% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 215 | 1% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 152 | 1% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 116 | 1% |
| 11 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 87 | 1% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 84 | 1% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 75 | 1% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 59 | 1% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 35 | 1% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 24 | 1% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 12 | 1% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 8 | 1% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 8 | 1% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 4 | 1% |
Most common cities for communication arts lecturers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coral Gables | 1 | 2% | $41,670 |
| 2 | Huntsville | 1 | 2% | $44,105 |
| 3 | San Jose | 3 | 0% | $77,505 |
| 4 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $71,030 |
| 5 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $53,370 |
Communication Arts Lecturer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of communication arts lecturer experts
Northern Michigan University
Clemson University
Washington University in St Louis
Chicago State University
Elmira College
What general advice would you give to a Communication Arts Lecturer?
Juan de la Puente Herrero: - As precarious as things are looking for people from my generation, the fields of Romance Languages and Linguistics have an advantage that has gotten me out of more than one financial distress: they are incredibly versatile. If you acquire the necessary skills for it (and don't skip the step of actually learning them, please), you can quickly pick up different 'side hustles' that require minimal infrastructure. However, the idea of turning them into your main source of income could quickly become flimsy and unstable. You don't want to be the person who relies solely on occasional students to tutor, translations to complete, or texts to proofread.
If you do want to maximize your salary potential in this field with a single source of income, you are going to have to deal with a tremendous amount of bureaucracy, technical requirements, and elitism. If your dream profession in this field involves teaching and being financially stable, you probably want to look into getting a PhD. In order to get there, you need to carefully study how willing you are to remain broke for a few years, even though there isn't a tenured job assured at the other end of the tunnel. On a brighter note, I have met lots of lecturers in higher education who enjoy a comfortable salary and a peaceful work life, but in order to get there, most of them had to suffer through multiple precarious contracts and on-and-off appointments, which are very stressful situations to be on, specially for non-citizens like me.
I hope that my answers don't discourage anyone from getting into this field. I just described the ugliest parts of working in it, but I would be more than happy to dedicate double the words to explaining the things that I enjoy about working with languages and Linguistics.
Bo Clements
Lecturer of American Sign LanguageClemson University
Department of Languages
What experience really stands out on Communication Arts Lecturer resumes?
Bo Clements: 1) teaching ASL included four parts: Educational background, Teaching background, Professional Development evidenced with hours, and Deaf Community Service. 2)Degrees (Must have MA or higher). 3) ASLPI score of 4 or higher, SLPI: ASL rating of Advanced Plus or higher or other proficiency interviews approved in the future. 4) List of courses you took to teach ASL - ASL Literature, ASL Linguistics, Deaf Culture/Deaf Community, Teaching Methods (ASL or Foreign Language), Assessment Tools, and Curriculum Development or Language Acquisition. Hold certification of American Sign Language Teachers Association, Inc. Also, show your expertise in using technology, such as the ZOOM platform, plus know how to edit a video, etc.
How do you envision technology impacting Communication Arts Lecturers in the next 5 years?
Catherine Dunkin: Technology will continue to transform the public relations professional's job over the next five years. Today's professional will continue managing with a dramatically reduced number of traditional media outlets and an ever-increasing array of social media platforms, all with 24/7 deadline requirements.
To grow as leaders and trusted advisors to business executives, public relations professionals must continue to understand how to use data and technology in developing strategies, messages, and plans to engage sophisticated stakeholders. Technology will help measure results and show the impact of public relations efforts, which will continue to be critical in showing value and implications for their organizations.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Communication Arts Lecturers to find work opportunities?
Alvin Daniels: Because of the World Wide Web, everywhere is a great place for an opportunity to find you. Many companies will have their workers working from home for a while, so if you have talent, you can be found and work from anywhere.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Communication Arts Lecturers in the next 3-5 years?
Rebecca Sarver: The use of remote and virtual meetings will continue even after COVID-19. Face to face meetings may still be the preferred method of contact, but the reality is that many clients who need to access services do not have reliable and consistent transportation to get to the services. Phones and computers enable more convenient meetings that are less costly in terms of time and travel. Some clients may prefer not to leave their homes.