FT Communication Instructor (9 Month)

Haywood Community College; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Haywood Community College seeks a faculty member in communication to deliver engaging instruction across multiple modalities. You will lead lectures, supervise labs, and support student success through advising and transfer guidance.

The role includes teaching in face-to-face, online asynchronous, and hybrid formats, with emphasis on high-quality instruction and continual professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communication or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in communication.
• Willingness to teach public speaking, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, college transfer success (first-year experience), or other courses as qualified.
• Demonstrated responsibility and effectiveness in providing high-quality instruction.
• Ability to use technology to enhance student learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction that promotes student competence in the discipline.
• Maintain office hours and advisement.
• Deliver lectures, lead discussions, and conduct laboratory demonstrations.
• Teach in-person, asynchronous online, and hybrid course formats.
• Assess student performance and assign grades.
• Maintain classroom records and attend college meetings.
• Develop and revise course content and materials.
• Promote student advising and program transfer opportunities.
• Collaborate on articulation programs and college committees.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Intercultural communication

Teaching

Education

Master’s degree in communication

18 graduate hours in communication

Tools

Moodle

Canvas

Job description

Primarily instruction and public service and those forms of research which promote and enhance the College’s commitment to excellence in instruction and which supports the current needs of the students and faculty. Faculty members are responsible to the Dean or Program Manager. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, adviser and facilitator of learning.

• Providing instruction that promotes student competence in the discipline
• Maintaining office hours;
• Student advisement and registration;
• Serving on College committees;
• Developing curriculum;
• Maintaining professional competence;
• Participation in professional development activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain updated course syllabi and provide each student with a written statement of course requirements at the beginning of the semester including texts, course content and competencies and evaluation.
• Prepare course materials; use appropriate teaching techniques including delivering lectures, leading discussions and conducting laboratory demonstrations; and perform other activities, which are related to and meet the requirements of the courses.
• Provide a superior learning environment for students within a variety of teaching modalities including face-to-face, asynchronous online courses, and hybrid classrooms (some hours in-person, some online).
• Conduct evaluations of student performance and assign grades on the basis of such evaluations.
• Maintain records of student attendance and grades according to college and state policy and procedure.
• Maintain posted office hours as required by College policy and procedure and be available for student conferences and tutoring.
• Responsible for the development and revision of course content, textbook/equipment selection, instructional materials and teaching assignments/scheduling.
• Responsible for administering student surveys in classes as prescribed by College procedure and discussing results with Dean or Program Manager.
• Participate in the development and implementation of articulation programs and agreements and promote student participation in such programs.
• Provide students with academic and career advisement and assistance in transferability as appropriate.
• Maintain professional skills and subject expertise through continual study and research in discipline and through involvement in professional organizations.
• Donate academic expertise in the local, state or national community when appropriate to fulfill the community relations goals of the College.
• Serve on faculty, college and/or University and Community College System of North Carolina committees as appropriate.
• Support and encourage college-sponsored activities.
• Learn new guidelines and processes in performing duties and advising students
• Create a student-centered environment
• Work toward operational excellence; continuous improvement of processes
• Implement innovative strategies to meet the needs of students and improve processes
• Interact with co-workers and perform tasks with the highest level of integrity
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and our learning community
• Promote and support HCC’s mission, vision, and values and promote and support coworkers in the most positive manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum qualifications

Master’s degree in communication or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in communication. A willingness to teach public speaking, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, college transfer success (first-year experience), or other courses per candidate’s qualifications. Demonstrated responsibility and effectiveness in providing high-quality instruction. Use of technology to enhance the student learning experience. Above average human relations and communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

A Master’s degree in communication. A Master’s degree or 18 graduate hours in a second discipline. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Familiarity with Moodle, Canvas, or other learning management systems. Experience working with a diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ability, and ethnic background of students. Potential candidates must be available to teach face-to-face sections at various times during the week.

Haywood Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or status as a covered veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Upon request, the College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities so that they may be able to perform the essential functions of their job unless doing so would result in an undue burden for the College.

Haywood Community College (HCC) is part of the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Founded in 1965, it is an open-door institution with the mission to foster an environment that meets the educational needs of the communities it serves, promotes student success in higher education and in the workplace, and facilitates economic development. This includes programs for Haywood County high school students through Career and College Promise and Haywood Early College. The college campus, a designated arboretum, boasts one of the most beautiful college campuses in the state with an iconic mill pond, a productive greenhouse, dahlia gardens, an orchard garden and a rhododendron garden.