Communications Adjunct

South Piedmont Community College; Monroe, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College is seeking an Communications Adjunct Instructor to deliver courses such as Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication at the Monroe/Polkton campuses or online. The role offers flexible scheduling across daytime, evening, and weekend sessions to meet department needs.

The position requires a Master’s degree in the teaching area or a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline and experience with Canvas.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching area OR a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to South Piedmont Community College as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services.
• Facilitate and deliver curriculum using effective learning strategies that promote student success in a learning-centered environment.
• Facilitate learning through online, hybrid, and classroom activities designed to support student success.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course level
• Select and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning and to maintain program currency
• Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory
• Demonstrate high-level professionalism in developing and/or implementing long- and short-range plans in accordance with the philosophy of a learning-centered college
• Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program to meet the needs of a learning-centered college
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
• Provide accessibility to students and colleagues as expected in a learning-centered college
• Maintain and submit all required class records and/or reports on time
• Ensure courses and syllabi are set up by applicable deadlines as established by your supervisor
• Accept teaching assignments scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options across daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs

Skills

Online teaching experience

Canvas training

Community college teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in teaching area OR completed Master’s with 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Job description

The Communications Adjunct Instructor at South Piedmont Community College provides quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations in the School of Arts and Sciences. Class offerings may include Public Speaking, Introduction to Communication, Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, and Introduction to Intercultural Communication, depending on instructor credentials and departmental need.

Synchronous teaching assignments may be scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options across daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability.

• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to South Piedmont Community College as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
• Facilitate and deliver curriculum using effective learning strategies that promote student success in a learning-centered environment.
• Facilitate learning through online, hybrid, and classroom activities designed to support student success.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course level
• Select and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning and to maintain program currency
• Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory
• Demonstrate high-level professionalism in developing and/or implementing long- and short-range plans in accordance with the philosophy of a learning-centered college
• Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program to meet the needs of a learning-centered college
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
• Provide accessibility to students and colleagues as expected in a learning-centered college
• Maintain and submit all required class records and/or reports on time
• Ensure courses and syllabi are set up by applicable deadlines as established by your supervisor
• Accept teaching assignments scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options across daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs

Required Qualifications

A Master’s degree in the teaching area OR a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience
• Online teaching experience
• All SPCC courses use Canvas as a course delivery system. Upon hiring, adjuncts must successfully complete Canvas training experience or provide documented proof of Canvas experience.

Special Conditions Eligibility Summary

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.

Posting Number

JP00027FY15-16

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Is there any reason known to you why you might be unable to perform consistently and promptly any of the job duties? If Yes, please explain. (Open Ended Question)
• * Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from a position? Yes/No. If Yes, please explain. (Open Ended Question)
• * How did you become aware of this vacancy?
  • South Piedmont website
  • HigherEdJobs
  • LinkedIn
  • North Carolina Community College website
  • NC Works
  • Newspaper
  • Indeed
  • Greater Diversity News
  • Employee Referral
  • Other
• * Have you ever been convicted of a crime that has required you either by North Carolina law or any other state or federal law to register as a sex offender?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Master’s degree in the teaching discipline OR a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline?
  • Yes
  • No