Communications Instructor

Kansas City Kansas Community College•Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

Kansas City Kansas Community College is seeking a full-time faculty member to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction in communications-related coursework at KCKCC locations. The instructor supports the college’s mission, vision, and strategic plan and teaches at the main and downtown campuses, the Pioneer Career Center, and local high schools as assigned. The role includes teaching Communication courses in online, blended, virtual, and particularly high-flex formats; preparing course materials and syllabi; assessing student learning and progress; and adapting instruction to students with differing abilities, preparation, and cultural experiences. The instructor also teaches dual-credit courses with high school partners, participates in college committees and initiatives, completes assessment and reporting responsibilities, attends required training and meetings, and performs other related duties as assigned. The schedule may vary to meet operational needs and may include evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Communications, or a master’s degree in another area with 18 graduate credit hours in Communications.
One year of teaching experience in Communications or a related field at the community college level.
Knowledge of a learning management system such as Blackboard.
Knowledge of common software applications such as Microsoft Office.
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
Cultural competency and ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with individuals and groups.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Commitment to affirmative action, professional credibility, and personal integrity.
Ability to work a variable schedule to meet operational needs, potentially including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in an open-enrollment, urban community college.
Experience with a learning management system such as Blackboard.
Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

Responsibilities

Organize and teach Communication classes at assigned college campuses, the Pioneer Career Center, and high school locations.
Teach courses in online, blended, virtual, and high-flex modalities.
Provide instruction, activities, assignments, and assessments that address course learning outcomes.
Use applied, cooperative, collaborative, and student-centered teaching methods that engage students and encourage independent learning and higher-order thinking.
Adapt and explain course content for students with differing abilities, preparation levels, and cultural experiences.
Assign and provide feedback on coursework and monitor student progress.
Conduct assessment and analyze results according to college requirements.
Teach a variety of Communication courses and, when appropriate, develop new courses reflecting changes in pedagogy and student demand.
Teach college-level dual-credit courses in partnership with high schools.
Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching practices.
Prepare course syllabi covering student abilities, competencies, textbooks, grading and assessment methods, course schedules, and other required items.
Provide students with regular, timely academic performance reports, including current grades.
Complete required assessment work and submit grades, attendance, and other reports on time.
Serve on college committees and participate in college initiatives.
Attend required KCKCC training and meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator.