Adjunct Instructor, Communication Skills

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 1,515,000 - 1,584,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Communication Skills Instructor to teach face-to-face courses for Spring Semester 2027 at the Ankeny Campus.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Communication, Speech, or English (or a related master’s with 12 graduate credits) and demonstrate effectiveness with diverse student populations. Courses are scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00pm–5:00pm, for a 10-week session.

Qualifications

• Master of Communication, Speech, or English or any master’s degree with 12 graduate semester credits in Communication, Speech, and/or English.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with populations having diverse values, and/or coming from varied cultures and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi.
• Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning styles.
• Fosters a safe and civil learning environment; informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Skills

Teaching

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's degree (Communication/Speech/English) with 12 graduate credits

Job description

Adjunct Instructor, Communication Skills

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor, Communication Skills

Job Number

27-ADJ35

Employment Date

Spring Semester 2027

Job Category

Adjunct Faculty

Salary Information

$1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour ( ECH ).

Eligibility Requirements

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at [phone] or by email [e-mail].

Application & Position Contact Information

Anna Conway at [e-mail] or [phone].

Job Summary

Adjunct Communication Skills Instructor to teach face to face courses for Spring Semester 2027 at Ankeny Campus.

Essential Functions

Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications

Master of Communication, Speech, or English or any master’s degree with 12 graduate semester credits in Communication, Speech, and/or English.

Demonstrated effectiveness working with populations having diverse values, and/or coming from varied cultures and backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

Teaching experience.

Work Schedule

Spring Semester 2027. Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00pm – 5:00pm. 10 week session.

Posting Date

09/11/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled Yes

Equal Opportunity Statement

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment), and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure (HR3010). Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail]. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny, Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail]. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone [phone], fax [phone], TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR [e-mail].