Adjunct Instructor- Mass Communications

About the role

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted. Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction. All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Required Education

• Associate degree and/or 2-5 years work experience in the field of study
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 6-10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study
• Master’s degree and/or 11-15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study
• Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study
• Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application

Required Experience

At least 3 years experience in the communications field or 3 years teaching experience.

Preferred Education

Doctorate

Preferred Experience

Three years professional radio/television experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline
• Provide instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses
• Mentor students in and outside of the classroom
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned (face-to-face, hybrid, online, or dual credit instruction)
• Maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures
• Provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner
• Assess student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely fashion
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior
• Be available to students by appointment
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings
• Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels
• Complete any required training
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses
• Ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups
• Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity
• Ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources
• Ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College

Special Instructions

• This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.
• Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.