Adjunct Faculty Pool - Mass Communications

Duties And Responsibilities

Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi and departmental guidelines.

Beginning and ending all classes as scheduled and covering all relevant learning outcomes for each course.

Maintaining academic standards and classroom behavior to ensure an environment conducive to learning, communicating with students weekly, and answering student emails in a timely manner.

Evaluating students using a variety of methods and informing each student of scores received on each assessment in a timely manner.

Using Cleveland State email for administrative purposes and responding to student questions via Cleveland State email in a timely manner.

Meeting deadlines for all administrative requests such as submitting personnel paperwork, acknowledging contracts, academic activity and assessment reports, and final grades.

Submitting requests through the department chair, program coordinator/director, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.

Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Mass Communications from a regionally accredited institution or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of related qualifying fields.

Three years teaching experience preferred.

Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes recommended – hybrid, online, interactive, etc.

Availability/Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Application Packet

Application packet should consist of a cover letter, a transcript, a resume/CV, and three references to be considered for an Adjunct Faculty position.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Adjunct Faculty Pay Rates

The Rates Per Credit Hour For Each Educational Level Are As Follows:

• Master's degree $550
• Master's plus 30 semester hours (ABD) $575
• Doctorate $600

Human Resources Office

Cleveland State Community College
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 423-478-6203; FAX: 423-478-6257
Email: humanresources@clevelandstatecc.edu
Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

The following link will direct you to a reporting section of the college’s website: Reporting Section