Communications Part Time Faculty

Nevada System of Higher Education

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About The Position

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting a pool of qualified candidates for temporary, part-time, non-tenure-track Communications teaching assignments in the Department of Humanities. Courses may be taught in person, online, or in a hybrid format when vacancies arise. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates may be contacted when opportunities become available. Courses depend on staffing and program needs; examples include COM 101 Public Speaking, COM 113 Principles of Speech Communication, and COM 215 Introduction to Group Communication.

Under the supervision of the Department Chair, Part-Time Faculty teach course content, assess student learning, stay current in their teaching field, refer students to appropriate college resources, complete professional development, use current technology, and maintain professional ethical standards. TMCC may provide teaching materials and offers an annual Part-Time Faculty orientation and professional development workshops.

Compensation is $1,050 per credit for 100- and 200-level courses and $1,150 per credit for 300- and 400-level courses. The assignment is part-time and temporary, is not eligible for tenure consideration, and will not continue beyond its ending date. It may be terminated at will, at any time and without notice. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. Employment is contingent on a criminal background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States; TMCC cannot provide employment sponsorship.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Communications, Communication Studies, Journalism, Theatre, or a similar field.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States when employment begins.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course content in Communications.
• Assess student learning.
• Stay current in the teaching field.
• Refer students to supportive college resources.
• Complete professional development.
• Use current technology.
• Maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct.

Benefits

• Paid orientation.
• Paid professional development training.
• Tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid.
• Longevity payments based on years of service.
• Eligible part-time faculty may access a comprehensive benefits package if they meet specific workload requirements per semester.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time