Communications Adjunct Faculty

Major Responsibilities

• Performs all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitates student learning in assigned classes.
• Provides syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.
• Maintains student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook, and keeps grading records in the Canvas LMS.
• SUBmits requested information within established timelines.
• MONitors and documents student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts.
• PROvides necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.

Students

• Is available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance.
• Deals with student concerns and, if necessary, consults with program chair to resolve issues.

Instruction

• Mets all scheduled classes of contracted course(s).
• Uses technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, video streaming equipment, email, etc. as appropriate.
• In event of emergency absence, notifies department chair.

Education, Experience And Other Requirements

• Communication Discipline Standard: Possesses a master's or higher degree in speech or communication OR Possesses a master's or higher degree with 18 graduate credit hours in speech or communication.
• COMM 101 Course Standard: Meets Communication discipline standard (shown above), or Possesses a master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in a discipline related to the course (e.g., rhetoric, linguistics, homiletics, law, theatre, public relations) at least 6 of which are graduate credits in speech or human communication theory.
• COMM 102 Course Standard: Meets the Communication discipline standard, or Possesses a master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in a discipline related to the course (e.g. social work, counseling, sociology, psychology) at least 6 of which are graduate credits in speech or human communication theory.
• Applicant must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, Canvas LMS experience and McGraw Hill/Go React experience a plus. Ideally will be familiar with video streaming class sessions while teaching in the classroom.

Application Requirements

• To ensure full consideration for this adjunct position, applicants must submit unofficial transcripts.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and determined based on the needs of the program and the availability of the instructor.

Benefits

This position offers benefits that include health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications are listed beyond the education and experience requirements mentioned above.

Skills

No specific skills are listed beyond those required for the position, such as proficiency with Canvas LMS, McGraw Hill/Go React, and familiarity with video streaming class sessions.

Benefits

No specific benefits are listed beyond those typically offered by community colleges, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and determined based on the needs of the program and the availability of the instructor.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit an application online and include your resume and cover letter. Unofficial transcripts should also be submitted.