Adjunct Faculty Pool - Mass Communications

Tennessee Board of Regents; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 895,000 - 964,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland State Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty Pool in Mass Communications. Instructors will teach in on-ground and online formats, using diverse delivery methods and reporting student progress.

Responsibilities include planning and teaching, maintaining standards, communicating with students, and handling administrative duties. Salary is paid per credit hour, with rates listed per qualification level.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mass Communications from a regionally accredited institution.
• Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in related qualifying fields.
• Three years teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes recommended – hybrid, online, interactive, etc.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and per course descriptions and syllabi.
• Begin and end classes as scheduled and cover learning outcomes.
• Maintain academic standards and classroom behavior; communicate with students weekly.
• Evaluate students using various methods and report scores timely.
• Use Cleveland State email for administrative tasks and respond to student questions.
• Meet deadlines for administrative requests (contracts, activity reports, final grades).
• Submit requests for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and instructional aids.

Skills

Teaching experience

Hybrid/online instruction

Education

Master’s degree in Mass Communications

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in related fields

Job description

CLEVELAND STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

is accepting applications for the following position:

Adjunct Faculty Pool - Mass Communications

Instructors provide quality instruction for student learning and maintain a positive learning environment in the class. The major emphasis for instructors is on teaching and evaluating students in the course. Classes are taught in a variety of formats and at several different locations, as well as online. Instructors also communicate with students between classes and are responsible for several administrative duties such as reporting on academic activity and submitting final grades.

Applicants should indicate in their cover letter whether they are interested and available for on-ground, online, or both teaching formats.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi and departmental guidelines.
• 2. Beginning and ending all classes as scheduled and covering all relevant learning outcomes for each course.
• 3. Maintaining academic standards and classroom behavior to ensure an environment conducive to learning, communicating with students weekly, and answering student emails in a timely manner.
• 4. Evaluating students using a variety of methods and informing each student of scores received on each assessment in a timely manner.
• 5. Using Cleveland State email for administrative purposes and responding to student questions via Cleveland State email in a timely manner.
• 6. Meeting deadlines for all administrative requests such as submitting personnel paperwork, acknowledging contracts, academic activity and assessment reports, and final grades.
• 7. Submitting requests through the department chair, program coordinator/director, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Mass Communications from a regionally accredited institution or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of related qualifying fields. Three years teaching experience preferred. Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes recommended – hybrid, online, interactive, etc.

Availability/Closing Date:

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Application packet should consist of a cover letter, a transcript, a resume/CV, and three references to be considered for an Adjunct Faculty position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Adjunct faculty pay rates are based upon educational qualifications. The rates per credit hour for each educational level are as follows:

• Master's degree $650
• Master's plus 30 semester hours (ABD) $675
• Doctorate $700

Cleveland State Community College

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Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

Cleveland State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following link will direct you to the College’s reporting section, where you can find information and resources for submitting reports related to discrimination and other concerns: How Do I Report

Advertised: 05 Nov 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time