Adjunct Faculty - Communications

North-West College; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Success Education Colleges (SEC) seeks an Adjunct Faculty Communications Instructor to teach COM160 – Communication in support of general education requirements. The position is 4 to 16 hours per week, evenings, Monday to Thursday, 6:00 p.m.

to 10:00 p.m., at the South Gate campus. A Bachelor’s degree in Communication or a related field is required, with strong communication skills and experience teaching online or hybrid courses.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Communication or related subjects in an educational setting.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses preferred.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle).
• Strong knowledge of oral, interpersonal, group, and professional communication principles.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging, rigorous instruction.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Commitment to student success, equity, and academic excellence.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Communication (COM160) courses in accordance with approved course outlines, objectives, and learning outcomes.
• Deliver engaging instruction using lectures, discussions, presentations, group activities, and assessments.
• Employ varied instructional strategies to support diverse learning styles, including technology-enhanced and online teaching methods.
• Develop, update, and maintain course syllabi, assignments, and instructional materials in compliance with institutional guidelines.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently; provide timely, constructive feedback to support learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate attendance and grade records and submit required reports by established deadlines.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages participation, confidence, and effective communication skills.
• Hold office hours or provide academic support to students as required.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities as assigned.
• Uphold academic integrity and enforce all institutional policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication

Bachelor’s degree with 18 graduate credits in Communication

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: South Gate - South Gate, CA 90280

Position Type: Part-Time

Education Level: Bachelor's

Salary Range: $32.00 - $35.00

Hourly Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Evening

Job Category: Education

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute and Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 60 years.

SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 60 years.

Mission

Our everyday mission is to education students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement.

https://www.success.edu/careers-with-sec/

Position Summary

4 to 16 hours a week as needed on Mon, Tues, Wed or Thur any given day 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The Adjunct Faculty Communications Instructor teaches COM160 – Communication in support of general education requirements for students enrolled in postsecondary programs. The instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction that promotes effective oral, interpersonal, and professional communication skills while ensuring course content aligns with institutional and accreditation standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Communication (COM160) courses in accordance with approved course outlines, objectives, and learning outcomes.
• Deliver engaging instruction using lectures, discussions, presentations, group activities, and assessments.
• Employ varied instructional strategies to support diverse learning styles, including technology-enhanced and online teaching methods.
• Develop, update, and maintain course syllabi, assignments, and instructional materials in compliance with institutional guidelines.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently; provide timely, constructive feedback to support learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate attendance and grade records and submit required reports by established deadlines.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages participation, confidence, and effective communication skills.
• Hold office hours or provide academic support to students as required.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities as assigned.
• Uphold academic integrity and enforce all institutional policies and procedures.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience teaching Communication or related subjects in an educational setting.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses preferred.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle).
• Strong knowledge of oral, interpersonal, group, and professional communication principles.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging, rigorous instruction.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Commitment to student success, equity, and academic excellence.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and academic leadership.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Speech, or a closely related field, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in another discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in Communication or a related field.
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including adult learners and first-generation college students, preferred.