Adjunct, Communication Studies

About the role

The Adjunct Faculty member will teach lower-division communication courses across multiple modalities, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats. The position is part of a pooled position, reviewed as openings arise.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to three sections of lower-division communication courses in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats across various campuses.
• Follow the Course Curriculum Outline (CCO) and departmental curriculum standards.
• Prepare and deliver engaging lectures and classroom activities that support student learning outcomes.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on assignments and return graded work in accordance with department standards.
• Conduct appropriate evaluations of student performance and maintain accurate records of attendance and grades.
• Inform students of their progress throughout the term and submit final grades by published deadlines.
• Provide ADA accommodations as requested and enforce FERPA guidelines.
• Maintain professional and respectful communication with students, responding to inquiries within 1–2 days.
• Handle student concerns and complaints appropriately, referring issues to the Department Coordinator or Associate Dean when necessary.
• Prepare and submit incident reports for inappropriate student behavior in accordance with the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and mutually respectful instructional environment.
• Attend required department trainings and complete all mandated employee training sessions.
• Report absences to the Division Office and escalate concerns or complaints to appropriate leadership.
• Maintain professional appearance and etiquette in all interactions with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Demonstrate collegial behavior and collaborate effectively with colleagues and departments across the institution.
• Stay informed of and adhere to all college policies, with emphasis on those governing professional conduct and interdepartmental relations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support departmental and institutional goals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Communication or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated ability teaching students in Communication subjects at the college or university level.
• Experience teaching across multiple modalities.
• Experience in equity-minded teaching practices, serving traditional and non-traditional students.
• Commitment to higher education for all students including those from traditionally underrepresented populations.

Qualifications

• Graduate level knowledge of communication theory, speech communication, interpersonal communication, small group communication, organizational communication, argumentation, intercultural communication, conflict resolution and related disciplines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

Skills

• Knowledge of communication theory, speech communication, interpersonal communication, small group communication, organizational communication, argumentation, intercultural communication, conflict resolution and related disciplines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

Benefits

No benefits are provided for this position.

Pay

$1,056 per instructional unit.

Schedule

This position is offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.