Part time Virtual - Fine Arts & Comm Instructer

Dakota College at Bottineau; North Dakota; Remote; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Dakota College at Bottineau invites applications for an Adjunct instructor to teach COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking online for Spring 2027. The course is offered to high school students in the dual credit program and carries 3 credits.

The instructor will handle planning, delivery, and assessment of student learning experiences, including evaluation and feedback. This part-time, non-benefited position requires a Master’s degree in Communication or related field with online teaching

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication or related field, or a master's with 18 graduate credits in Communications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience teaching online using Blackboard.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, teach, and evaluate student learning experiences for COMM 110.
• Deliver online instruction for Spring 2027 and manage assessment of student work.
• Support dual credit program requirements and ensure course outcomes are met.

Skills

Written & oral comms

Tech skills

Online teaching

Blackboard

Education

Master's degree in Communication

18 graduate credits in Communication

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Position Information

Adjunct Fundamentals of Public Speaking (COMM 110) Lecturer – Virtual

Part-time – Non-benefited position

Dates

• January 12, 2027 – May 17, 2027
• No Classes: January 18, February 15, March 8-12, March 26-29
• Final Exams Week – May 10-14

Job Description

Dakota College at Bottineau is seeking an instructor to teach COMM 110 – Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 credits) Online for Spring 2027. This course is offered to high school students enrolled in the dual credit program at the institution. The person selected for this position will be responsible for the planning, implementation, teaching, and evaluation of student learning experiences, including assessment.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Communication or related field or master’s degree in another field with 18 graduate credits in Communication or a related field, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong technology skills, experience teaching in Blackboard, and online teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at a community college or high school.

Additional Requirements

DCB does require a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to beginning employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. Dakota College at Bottineau does not provide sponsorship. We are unable to hire remote workers residing in the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

Salary

$2,400 with course capped at 25 students. Additional compensation is provided if the class exceeds the course cap, with instructor’s permission.

Closing Date

November 2, 2026

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement

Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. DCB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran’s status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off- campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law. DCB complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in all University programs and activities.

ND Veteran's Preference

North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

DAKOTA COLLEGE AT BOTTINEAU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION.