Speech Communication Instructor_Community College Faculty

Metropolitan State University • Minneapolis, MN

3d • $43,067 - $94,542

About The Position

Minneapolis College, a vibrant and inclusive two-year community college in Minnesota, is accepting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Communication Studies Instructor in the Communication Studies Program within the School of Liberal Arts and Cultures.

Requirements

• Must possess or meet minimum qualifications for the Minnesota State colleges and universities credential field of Speech Communication #500016: Visit https://www.minnstate.edu/system/asa/academicaffairs/cfc/fields/500016.html for details.
• Master's degree with a major in speech, speech communication, or communication, or communication studies or Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in speech, speech communication, or communication, or communication studies.
• Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement (to be completed within first three years of employment)
• Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Community College Experience – two or more years of teaching experience in a community or combined community and technical college
• Autonomous classroom teaching experience with Introduction to Communication Studies, Public Speaking, Small Group Communication, Intercultural Communication, and/or Interpersonal Communication.
• Demonstrated teaching or background in any of the following areas: Environmental Communication, Gender, Argumentation, and Health Communication.
• Experienced in delivering instruction across multiple modalities, including fully online and blended models.
• Evidence of a strong and clear understanding of and commitment to equity-informed pedagogical practices.
• Assessment – experience with the development of assessment strategies and practices across all levels: classroom, department, and college.
• Service to the College – a proven willingness to participate through committee work and/or student activities.
• Student-centered – demonstrated contributions to student growth and development through retention measures, student mentoring, and student activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach full-time (30 credits/year) of college-level courses in Communication Studies, primarily college-level introductory courses.
• Deliver instruction in multiple modalities, including on-campus, blended, synchronous and asynchronous online formats.
• Participate in the development and implementation of curriculum and instructional materials within the Communication Studies department.
• Participate in student assessment.
• Assessment of student learning outcomes at the course, department, Transfer Pathway in Communication Studies, and college general education levels.
• Actively engage in the college community through committee work and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Commitment to providing quality instruction and services to a diverse student population.
• Maintain collegial and cooperative work relationships with colleagues in the department, department support staff, and all college personnel.
• Schedule may include daytime, evenings, or Saturdays.

Benefits

• At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE!
• Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.
• We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time