Adjunct Faculty, MDC Online (Speech)

Miami Dade College; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami Dade College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach online Psychology credit courses for MDC Online. The position involves facilitating student learning and managing online course content through an LMS.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Communication or a related field, must be Florida residents, and need to complete MDC Online Certification after hiring. Preferred experience includes previous online teaching.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication or related discipline with relevant coursework.
• Must be a Florida resident.
• Must complete MDC Online Certification upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning in online Psychology courses.
• Manages online courses through the LMS.
• Interacts with students online regularly.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Basic computer software skills

Communication theory knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Communication or related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

This Adjunct faculty position teaches online Psychology credit courses for MDC Online.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning in online courses
• Manages online courses through the LMS (learning management system) and its tools
• Interacts with students online via discussion, chat, and emails at least three times a week
• Evaluates and advises students
• Provides feedback on the course to course developers
• Participates in departmental and College affairs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication, Communication Studies, Human Communication or Speech Communication; or Master’s degree in a related discipline (including Mass Communication, Rhetoric, Organizational Communication, Global Communication, Business Communication, Sports Communication, or Theatre Arts) with at least 18 graduate hours of coursework in communication theory or research, including 6 graduate semester hours in communication theory or research with an additional 12 graduate hours related to course competencies.
• Must have basic computer software and Internet skills
• Must be a Florida resident
• Must obtain MDC Online Certification by successfully completing specific online training provided by the College upon hiring
• The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous online teaching experience preferred