Adjunct Communications Faculty (Part-Time) :Introduction to Human Communication

About the role

This is a Part-Time Faculty position with NO state and VCCS benefits. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed.

Responsibilities

• Examine elements affecting human communication in intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, and public contexts.
• Emphasize the practice and development of communication skills across all identified contexts.
• Facilitate college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies.
• Oversee the production of coherent written reports, including at least one APA/MLA-formatted individual writing assignment.
• Deliver instruction in a hybrid format, ensuring high-quality course materials align with college standards.
• Maintain engagement through the college’s Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for the online portion of the course.
• Monitor and document class attendance in compliance with college policies, maintaining accurate records and communicating with students and necessary departments as needed to support academic success.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Communication, Speech, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams.
• Ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the community college and student success.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the college level, specifically with face-to-face and online/hybrid modalities.
• Competency using instructional technologies such as SMART boards, Zoom and Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience working with community college students.
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and academic success.