How to hire a communication lecturer

How to hire a communication lecturer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step communication lecturer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a communication lecturer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new communication lecturer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your communication lecturer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a communication lecturer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A communication lecturer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, communication lecturers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of communication lecturers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Communication Lecturer	Description	Hourly rate
   Communication Lecturer	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$20-47
   Lecturer	A lecturer, also known as a university lecturer, is a teaching professional who teaches students in colleges and educational establishments. Lecturers provide support to students in their research activities by assessing their work and through a pastoral and advisory role... Show more	$17-48
   Adjunct Lecturer	An Adjunct Lecturer is responsible for teaching college classes. They prepare course guides, teach content that matches courses standards, and assist students with inquiries outside of class.	$20-71

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Communication Studies
   • Public Speaking
   • Mass Communication
   • Syllabus
   • Undergraduate Courses
   • Course Content
   • English Language
   • Course Curriculum
   • CSS
   • Courses Taught
   • Speech Development
   • Presentation
   • Blackboard

   Responsibilities:

   • Create web sites and documentation, using HTML, to manage various projects.
   • Create course syllabus base on departmental guidelines.
   • Develop online portal for students to submit and retrieve homework using PHP, HTML, CSS, and Dropbox API.
   • Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approve, standardize syllabus.
   • Work with in-class computer technology and presentation software.
   • Lectured/Present PowerPoint presentations, facilitate interactive class activities/ discussions.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your communication lecturer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A communication lecturer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, communication lecturers' average salary in louisiana is 35% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level communication lecturers earn 56% less than senior-level communication lecturers.
   • Certifications. A communication lecturer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a communication lecturer's salary.

   Average communication lecturer salary

   $65,118yearly

   $31.31 hourly rate

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   Entry-level communication lecturer salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average communication lecturer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$81,588	$39
   2	New York	$75,902	$36
   3	Massachusetts	$73,255	$35
   4	New Jersey	$68,797	$33
   5	Michigan	$68,485	$33
   6	West Virginia	$67,737	$33
   7	Maryland	$66,363	$32
   8	North Carolina	$63,306	$30
   9	Virginia	$61,508	$30
   10	Washington	$59,131	$28
   11	Colorado	$58,395	$28
   12	Kansas	$58,069	$28
   13	Georgia	$57,223	$28
   14	Texas	$53,841	$26

   Average communication lecturer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Pace University	$120,071	$57.73	3
   2	New Jersey Institute of Technology	$78,685	$37.83	27
   3	The City University of New York	$72,683	$34.94	150
   4	SUNY New Paltz	$71,283	$34.27	1
   5	San Jose State University	$70,721	$34.00	45
   6	Rutgers University	$68,693	$33.03	373
   7	UC Santa Barbara	$67,796	$32.59
   8	Dalton State College	$66,899	$32.16	8
   9	University of Michigan	$64,456	$30.99	36
   10	Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs	$64,399	$30.96
   11	The University System of Maryland Foundation	$63,845	$30.69
   12	Univ. Of Texas Cancer Ctr.	$63,799	$30.67	71
   13	The University of Kansas Health System	$63,791	$30.67	2
   14	West Virginia University	$63,469	$30.51	50
   15	Kennesaw State University	$62,484	$30.04	20
   16	Gonzaga University	$62,029	$29.82
   17	University of Colorado Boulder	$60,945	$29.30	21
   18	North Carolina A&T State University	$60,758	$29.21	65
   19	Longwood University	$60,236	$28.96	6
   20	University of Virginia	$57,663	$27.72	86

4. Writing a communication lecturer job description

   A job description for a communication lecturer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a communication lecturer job description:

   Communication lecturer job description example

   Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University
   
   Do you want to be part of a growing college with a servant-leader and teaching-focused mission? Are you an industry expert who wants to share your expertise as a Communications Lecturer with undergraduate students?
   
   We may have the teaching opportunity you have been looking for!
   
   Grand Canyon University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences is currently seeking a Communications Lecturer.
   
   The Communications Lecturer teaches undergraduate communications courses with a broad focus including but not limited to: intercultural, research methods, and new media. This position also facilitates classroom discussions, assesses student performance, instructs students in communication majors and diverse programs through general education courses, and prepares students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession.
   
   Please Note: This is a 9-month, 32-hour per week position based on GCU's Main Campus in Phoenix, Arizona.
   
   What you will do:
   Teach courses within the Communications major to include but not limited to Media Theory, Public Speaking, Research Methods, Intercultural Communication, or Small Group Communication. Demonstrate personal and disciplinary integration of Christianity with the Communication curriculum, and vocations related to the majors. Assist students outside classroom hours. Stay current on topics and practices related to the discipline. Actively engage in professional development activities. Attend department and college meetings. Comply with all college and University policies. Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.Other duties as assigned.
   
   What you will need:
   Master's degree in Communications.Academic and/or professional background in Intercultural Communications.One year of instructional experience at the post-secondary level.Familiarity with web enhanced instructional tools such as Angel/Blackboard/WebCT.Ability to articulate a clear understanding of values-based education from a Christian perspective.Strong communication, time management and organizational skills.Demonstrated teamwork, self-motivation, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
   
   Bonus Points:
   Demonstrated adaptability to successfully respond to changing media technology landscape and keen understanding of broadcasting and new media industry trends.Three years of instructional experience at the post-secondary level, that includes teaching courses, conducting, and managing learning experiences, evaluating student achievement, providing input into curriculum development, policy and procedure formulation, and evaluation of program effectiveness.Demonstrated excellence in teaching across multiple modalities.Demonstrated engagement in the integration of Christianity with the discipline of Communication.
   
   Why work at GCU?
   Exceptional workplace benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401K savings plan.Free covered parking, access to our state-of-the-art Campus Activity Center and onsite gym.We also offer full-time employees and their qualified dependents a Tuition Benefit Program of up to 100% of tuition costs.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right communication lecturer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your communication lecturer job on Zippia to find and attract quality communication lecturer candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting communication lecturers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new communication lecturer

   Once you've selected the best communication lecturer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new communication lecturer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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