Adjunct - Communication

Columbus State Community College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to provide quality instruction and maintain a positive learning environment. The role focuses on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students, emphasizing inclusivity and effective communication. The incumbent will design curriculum, maintain attendance records, and ensure timely grading.

This part-time position offers $55.88 per contact hour, with a maximum of 12 contact hours per week. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in communication or a related field.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in communication or related subject.
• Experience in curriculum design and fostering student engagement.
• Ability to use technology effectively for communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses and oversee curriculum.
• Create an inclusive and supportive classroom atmosphere.
• Maintain attendance records and timely grading.

Skills

Teaching skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Inclusivity

Education

Master's degree in communication

Master's degree in related subject with 18 graduate-level credit hours 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 departmental 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
• 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).

Compensation Details

Compensation: $55.88 per contact hour

Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour

Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week

Employment Status

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

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