Adjunct Faculty - Communications (GRADE)

Finger Lakes Community College; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 1,235,397 - 1,759,505; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NYS Retirement

SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan

FLCC Tuition Waiver

Job summary

A community college in New York is seeking innovative adjunct faculty in the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Educators will engage in teaching across various modalities including online and in-person formats, contributing to student success and interdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess teaching experience, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. This is a diverse and inclusive environment looking for educators committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies or related field with professional experience.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the current subject area.
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance.
• Prepares lesson plans and instructional materials.

Skills

Knowledge of current subject area

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s in Communication or related field

Job description

Overview

Career Opportunities with Finger Lakes Community College

The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Finger Lakes Community College is seeking innovative and adaptable educators committed to student engagement, excellence in teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration. FLCC offers many different course modalities, such as Asynchronous Online, In-person, Hybrid, HyFlex, and Synchronous Online. Adjunct Faculty members may have the opportunity to teach in one or more of these modalities based on training and experience.

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview, and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Courses may include, but are not limited to:

This position is part of an ongoing recruitment process. Qualified candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager as needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the current subject area.
• Implements course outcomes based on the master syllabus.
• Prepare and distribute an updated course outline specific to the sections taught.
• Prepares and creates lesson plans, instructional materials, and activities for students.
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance.
• Maintains accurate student records.
• Submits pertinent data to the department and/or the College.
• Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Communication Studies, Broadcast Journalism, or Master’s in related field with professional experience in Communications.
• Public Speaking: Master’s in Communication or related field with college course work in Communications and/or experience in public speaking, acting or debate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Additional Information

• Adjunct rate of pay for the 2026-2027 Academic Year is $1,087 per contact hour
• NYS Retirement
• SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan
• FLCC Tuition Waiver

Special Notes

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

Why Join FLCC?

At FLCC, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students while working alongside dedicated colleagues who share your passion for education and student success. You will have access to professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Instructions

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

• Resume/CV

Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.