Adjunct Faculty - Communication

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 938,000 - 1,335,000; Part time

Job summary

Bluegrass Community & Technical College invites applications for Adjunct Faculty in Communication to teach introductory courses across BCTC campuses, including Basic Public Speaking and Introduction to Interpersonal Communication. Responsibilities include evaluating and supervising students, collaborating with faculty and staff, and fulfilling professional development requirements.

This is an on-site adjunct position with credit-hour pay and requires a Master's degree in Communication or a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication or a Master's degree in any field with 18 graduate hours in communication.
• Teaching experience in higher education is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for on-campus, hybrid, and/or online communication courses aligned with program objectives.
• Prepare adequately for all classes and meet all assigned classes punctually.
• Demonstrate current knowledge required by curriculum communication and classroom activities.
• Conduct professional activities in a manner aligned with college standards.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain grade reports in the LMS.
• Submit required progress reports and grades on schedule.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to educate, evaluate and supervise students.

Education

Master's degree in Communication

Master's degree in any field with 18 graduate hours in communication

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Communication

Salary Range: $825 per credit hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: Varies

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC

Department: Communication

Job Summary

Adjunct faculty are needed for our BCTC campuses for a variety of introductory Communication courses including Basic Public Speaking and Introduction to Interpersonal communication. Responsibilities include the evaluation & supervision of students, working collaboratively with faculty and staff and completing professional development requirements.

If you have any questions, please contact the program coordinator:

Patricia Golden, Assistant Professor

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Job Duties

• provide instruction for on campus, hybrid, and/or online communication courses aligned with the program/area-approved course objectives
• prepare adequately for all classes and meet all assigned classes punctually
• demonstrate current knowledge required by curriculum communication
• conduct classroom and college-related activities in a professional manner
• evaluate student progress appropriately, equitably, and in a timely manner
• maintain student grade reports in the college learning management system
• follow the instructor reporting schedule which includes submitting student progress reports, recording midterm and final grades, and submitting other required reports in a timely manner
• work collaboratively with faculty & staff to provide education, evaluation & supervision to students
• complete required professional development trainings required of adjunct faculty.
• maintain all necessary and required records relating to student achievement, progress, and attendance; especially by verifying course attendance at the start of the semester and identifying last day of attendance for students who earn an E or equivalent grade
• other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements are a Master’s Degree in Communication or a Master’s Degree in any field and at least 18 hours of graduate-level coursework in communication. Previous teaching experience, specifically in higher education is preferred but not required.