Adjunct of Communications

Walters State Community College; Morristown (TN); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Walters State Community College Morristown Campus seeks an Adjunct of Communications to teach Speech Communication courses, primarily in-person with potential for hybrid or Desktop Video Courses via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or other technology. Responsibilities include preparing syllabi, evaluating student learning, maintaining records, and participating in curriculum development and meetings.

The role requires commitment to the community college philosophy and effective use of instructional

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 18 credit hours in Communication or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated proficiency teaching with technology.
• Commitment to and understanding of the community college philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Teach COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communication courses offered primarily for conventional in-person classes with potential for some Hybrid or Desktop Video Courses through Microsoft Teams, Zoom or other technology.
• Prepare course syllabi, course materials, evaluate student learning, and maintain class records.
• Participate in curriculum development, student recruiting, advising, placement, and division/departmental meetings.
• Complete goals and objectives for the individual, the department/division, and the college.
• Complete educational outcome measures and academic reporting as required.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching with technology

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Education

Master's degree in Communication

18 credit hours in Communication

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Job Title:

Adjunct of Communications

Campus Location:

Walters State Community College Morristown Campus (Employees are assigned to a \"home\" location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to provide instruction for Speech Communication courses.

Essential Job Functions:

• Teach COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communication Courses offered primarily for conventional in-person classes with potential for some Hybrid or Desktop Video Courses through Microsoft Teams, Zoom or other technology.


• Prepare course syllabi, course materials, evaluate student learning, and maintain class records.


• Participate in curriculum development, student recruiting, advising, placement, and division/departmental meetings.


• Complete goals and objectives for the individual, the department/division, and the college.


• Complete educational outcome measures and academic reporting as required.


• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or a minimum of 18 credit hours in Communication or equivalent from an accredited institution.


• Demonstrated proficiency teaching with technology.


• Evidence of demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the comprehensive community college philosophy.

Behavioral Core Competencies:

• Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.


• Teaching competence in Communication and applicable software with the ability to communicate effectively and to interact with campus and community positively.


• Strong motivational skills are essential.


• Attends all meeting required for adjunct instructors.


• Works effectively with other faculty and administrators within the department, the division, and the college to provide well-developed courses and programs of study.


• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Leadership & Supervisory:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities, but is expected to participate as part of a team in conjunction with other faculty and as a member of the Behavioral and Social Sciences division.

Environment & Working Conditions:

Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations, well lit, and free from loud noises and unnecessary interruptions. This position requires travel and teaching in the high schools. Could be exposed to varying weather conditions when travelling.

Physical Demands (including requirements for travel or working nights/weekends/holidays):

• Large amounts of time spent looking at computer monitors could lead to some eye strain, stress, or headache issues.


• Operation of standard office equipment including copier and fax machine.


• Repetitive stress injuries could occur.


• Travel to local areas may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.

REQ#

500671

Posting Closes:

Open Until Filled.