Adjunct Faculty Pool - Communications (COMM)

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College seeks an adjunct instructor for part-time instructional assignments. The role involves delivering effective instruction in Communications or related fields, requiring a Master’s degree or equivalent experience.

Candidates should be prepared to evaluate student performance and meet courses regularly, with a preference for those having college-level teaching experience. Scheduled weekly hours are 40 according to the Adjunct Pay Schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Communications or related field with required graduate credits.
• At least one year of teaching experience at the college level preferable.
• Skills in in-person, online, and blended course delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction in assigned courses.
• Evaluate student performance and assign grades.
• Meet classes regularly and on time.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course delivery skills

Knowledge of curricula

Education

Master’s Degree in Communications

Master’s Degree with 18+ graduate credits in Communications

Job description

Position Summary

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part-time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service. They have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications but generally shall have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper division and graduate level, and a master’s degree for lower division courses. All degrees shall be from accredited institutions or from internationally reputable and recognized institutions. Exceptions to these requirements may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of a record of experience or other credentials that indicate academic degree equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Provide the most effective instruction possible in one’s discipline to ensure that the educational needs of students are met and that students achieve specified learning objectives.
• Teach assigned courses, whether on campus or off campus, day or evening, following the official syllabi and using approved textbooks and other learning materials.
• Meet all classes regularly and on time, as scheduled, and for their full duration.
• Teach the learning objectives and outcomes for assigned courses.
• Evaluate student performance (attainment of learning objectives) and assign grades.
• Make arrangements for appointments with students as needed.
• Make arrangements with the department chair or associate dean for covering classes when scheduling an absence.
• Meet all deadlines in submitting grades, assessments, or other required information on students.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Communications OR Master’s Degree in any field with 18+ graduate credits in Communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of teaching experience at the college level.
• Teaching experience in the community college setting.
• In-person, online, and blended course delivery skills.

Compensation and Employment

Compensation: Based on Adjunct Pay Schedule

Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.