Adjunct - Communication

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 77,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College seeks an Adjunct instructor to provide quality instruction and maintain a positive learning environment. The role involves teaching assigned courses, designing curricula, and monitoring teaching effectiveness in collaboration with the department chair.

Responsibilities include engaging diverse learners, advising students, maintaining attendance and grade records, using technology to support learning, and participating in departmental meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in communication or related subject with 18 graduate-level credits in Communication

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and exercises oversight of the curriculum in accordance with department policies.
• Designs curriculum embracing diversity to foster talent in students and model inclusive teaching strategies.
• Considers individual differences of students to design and support varied learning activities.
• Uses technology in alignment with course objectives and communicates expectations to students.
• Keeps accurate records and submits grades timely according to college policies.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi reflecting requirements and policies.

Skills

Curriculum design

Classroom management

Student engagement

Instructional technology

Assessment methods

Education

Master's degree in communication

Master's degree in related subject with 18 graduate credits in Communication

Job description

Job Description

The Adjunct position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair, or other leadership members. The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.

Essential Job Functions

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with department policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
• Designs curriculum embracing diversity in all forms to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Maintains posted office hours in accordance with department and policies of the College.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Advises potential or current students within the discipline about the program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in communication

Or

• Master's degree in a related subject and at least 18 graduate-level credit hours in Communication

Additional Information

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

CSCC has the right to revise this position description at anytime. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Compensation Details

Compensation: $56.88 per contact hour

Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour

Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week

Full Time/Part Time:

• Part time