Instructor of Communication

Walters State Community College; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Walters State Community College in Morristown seeks an Instructor of Communication to teach introductory speech courses, including dual enrollment classes at local high schools, across branch campuses within the college service area.

The position requires a Master’s in Communication or related field, 18 graduate hours in Communication, and demonstrated classroom teaching ability. Willingness to collaborate with faculty and participate in governance activities is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Communication from a regionally accredited institution.
• Classroom teaching experience required.
• Ability to communicate and develop effective interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory speech communication courses, day and/or evening, on branch campus sites and at area high schools.
• Prepare course syllabi, materials, evaluate student learning, and maintain records.
• Participate in curriculum development, student recruiting, advising, department meetings, and college boards/committees.
• Assist in budget preparation and management, course scheduling, technology use, outcomes assessment, and equipment purchases.
• Maintain open communication with college administration.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree or higher in Communication

18 hours of graduate coursework in Communication

Job description

Job Title: Instructor of Communication

Hiring Salary: $44,693 - $53,634

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

Job Purpose: Provide instruction on basic speech/communication courses at branch campus sites, teach dual enrollment classes on high school campuses in the college service area, and complete administrative duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Teach introductory speech communication, day and/or evening courses, both on and off branch campus sites. This will also include teaching dual enrollment classes at area high schools in conventional and alternate delivery modes.
• Prepare course syllabi, course materials, evaluate student learning and maintain class records.
• Complete all duties outlined in Guidelines for Faculty WSCC Policy 06:01:01, which includes but is not limited to, participating in curriculum development, student recruiting, and advising, departmental meetings and college boards and committees.
• Assist in budget preparation and management, course scheduling, technology use, completing unit objectives, curriculum modification and outcomes assessment, and equipment purchases.
• Maintain an open line of communication with college administration.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or higher and 18 hours of applicable graduate course work in Communication from a regionally accredited institution.
• Classroom teaching experience required.
• Ability to communicate and develop effective interpersonal relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year or more of related teaching experience

Behavioral Core Competencies:

• Teaching competence in Communication, ability to communicate effectively and interact with campus and community positively, to develop a communication program.
• Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
• Works effectively with other faculty and administrators within the department, the division, and the college to provide well-developed courses and programs of study.
• Is a team player and contributes to the department and the division with new ideas and approaches, and uses professional development opportunities to expand instructional vision.

Leadership & Supervisory: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities but is expected to participate as part of a team in conjunction with other faculty and as a member of the Humanities Division.

Environment & Working Conditions: Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations, well lit, and free from loud noises and unnecessary interruptions. Possible exposure 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 will be required.

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

REQ#505290

Posting Closes: Monday, February 1, 2027 (This position begins in August 2027.)