Tenure Track Faculty, Communications Studies

Cuyahoga Community College•Highland Hills, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Teaches a full load of communication classes during the fall and spring semesters that may include on-campus and off-site locations in traditional, hybrid, and/or distance learning modalities. Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline. Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers. Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts. Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences. Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records. Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions. As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction. Compiles, administers and grades examinations. Participates in assessment of student learning outcomes. Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment. Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional polices, department matters and academic issues. Participates in campus and community events. May be assigned to teach courses on campus or at partner high schools, conduct adjunct instructor observations, and contribute to program development.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Communication Studies or Speech Communication
Teaching experience
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Communication Studies or Speech Communication
Community college teaching experience
Online teaching experience
Familiarity with learning management systems and other instructional technology

Responsibilities

Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers
Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions
Advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
Compiles, administers and grades examinations
Participates in assessment of student learning outcomes
Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional polices, department matters and academic issues
Participates in campus and community events
May be assigned to teach courses on campus or at partner high schools, conduct adjunct instructor observations, and contribute to program development