Communication and Media Studies - Adjunct Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 1,377,600 - 1,653,120; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and safe leave

403(b) retirement plan options

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Adjunct Faculty to teach Fundamentals of Communication at the Community College of Baltimore County. This position offers a flexible schedule with opportunities for day, evening, or weekend classes.

Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s degree in Communication Studies or a related field and have two years of college teaching experience. The role includes responsibilities like developing course syllabi, monitoring student performance, and utilizing various teaching strategies.

Benefits include retirement options and paid sick leave, with a competitive compensation of $1,085 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Two years teaching experience, college teaching experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates learning via preparation and delivery of instruction.
• Cooperates with College support staff for timely submission of materials.
• Monitors student performance and provides feedback.

Skills

Classroom technology

Microsoft applications

Education

Master's degree in Communication Studies

Related Communication degree

Job description

Class Description

CCBC is the college of choice for over 50,000 students and 200 businesses each year — all with unique goals, strengths and requirements. By offering a holistic learning environment that is both accepting and challenging, we meet students where they are and take them where they want to go. We offer the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificate and workplace certification programs at 3 campuses plus 3 convenient CCBC centers along with off‑site community locations.

Communications & Media Studies, Adjunct faculty are needed to teach day, evening, or weekend classes at the Community College of Baltimore County to teach Fundamentals of Communication. Adjunct faculty will be expected to facilitate learning via preparation and delivery of instruction, cooperation with College support staff intimely submission of materials and grades as required and, coordination of activities with the Program Director or Coordinator. Adjunct faculty are selected based on program needs and subject matter expertise of the applicant.

Campus locations: Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex, Randallstown or Owings Mills

Level 1 - $1,085 per credit hour.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Communication Studies, Mass Communication, or a related Communication degree.
• Experience using classroom technology and learning management systems preferred
• Two (2) years teaching experience, college teaching experience preferred
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft applications knowledge

Class Specific Essential Duties

1. Fulfills department and college responsibilities as directed by the program director and/or course coordinator
2. Abides by College wide policies and procedures regarding classroom conduct
3. Employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet a diverse student population
4. Adheres to the scheduled time of class/lab
5. Develops a course syllabus that is in keeping with program and College policies
6. Ensures that program specific evaluation methods are administered and completed in a consistent and equitable manner
7. Assure that evaluation methods are appropriate and effectively assessing the established course objectives
8. Monitors student performance on a regular basis and provides feedback within a reasonable timeframe to students

CCBC Part Time Benefits At A Glance

BENEFIT SUMMARY

• Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
  Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePointForms/Human Resources Forms.
  The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after‑tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre‑tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post‑tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.

Parking

Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.

Sick and Safe Leave

CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part‑time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part‑time employees including credit and non‑credit adjunct faculty, part‑time associates and other part‑time employees.