Adjunct Instructor – Communication (Continuous Recruitment)
About The Position
This position is responsible for providing quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations. Faculty are responsible for the quality of the educational program. The instructor will prepare, distribute, and review a course syllabus with students in the first week of class, outlining clear learning outcomes and expectations. They will implement active learning techniques and use a variety of learner-centered instructional strategies to help students meet course objectives. These strategies may include cooperative learning, experiential learning, writing for learning, and critical thinking initiatives. Faculty development support will be available to enhance skills in these areas. The focus will be on student learning outcomes, considering student needs, abilities, and the college's mission. The instructor should be familiar with academic and social supports for diverse groups and be supportive of students' educational goals, making reasonable provisions for individual differences while maintaining academic integrity. Other assignments consistent with professional abilities may be assigned by the department chair or administration. This includes working professionally with students, peers, and staff, modeling constructive problem-solving, ethical conduct, organization, and adherence to college policies. Prompt and accurate recording and reporting of student data, including enrollment and final grades, is required, with all paperwork submitted by established deadlines. The instructor may teach day, evening, and online classes as needed.
Requirements
- Instructor must meet all SACSCOC faculty credentials for this position.
- A Master’s degree in Communication or a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Communication.
Nice To Haves
- A Master’s degree in Communication or a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Communication.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, distribute, and review with the student the first week of class a course syllabus that outlines clear and reasonable learning outcomes and expectations.
- Implement active learning techniques and use a variety of learner-centered instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course.
- Focus on student learning outcomes, considering the needs and abilities of the students and the mission of the college.
- Be familiar with academic and social supports that benefit diverse groups.
- Be supportive of students’ educational goals and make reasonable provisions to accommodate their individual differences while maintaining the academic integrity of the college.
- Perform other assignments, consistent with his/her professional abilities, as assigned by the department chair or administration in carrying out the mission of the institution.
- Work with students, peers, and administrative and support staff in a professional manner that models constructive problem-solving (flexibility, preparation for required tasks); ethical conduct (respect and courtesy, consistency, fairness); organization (proper attire, attendance, decorum); and adherence to college policies and procedures.
- Be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data information to include enrollment reports and final grade reports.
- Submit required paperwork by established deadlines.
- Teach day, evening, and online classes as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
