Temp Faculty: Communications Instructor (Spring 2027)

Metropolitan-Community-College; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College is seeking temporary faculty district-wide across multiple campus locations. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis based on hiring needs; indicate preferred campus locations so the appropriate campus can contact you.

Temporary faculty perform course delivery duties, including preparation, meeting with students, entering grades, and other related tasks. Minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications are listed; the role emphasizes effective

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communications or Speech Communications.
• Or a Master’s degree in any field with at least 18 graduate credits in Communications, Speech, Linguistics, or Theatre.
• Temporary faculty must maintain credentials per accrediting agencies.

Responsibilities

• Select and develop instructional materials for courses.
• Plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning.
• Provide constructive feedback to students.
• Meet classes as scheduled and notify the appropriate division chair well in advance if absent.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ academic standing and final grades as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Communications

18 graduate credits in related fields

Job description

POOL POSITION

This is a district-wide posting for potential opportunities across multiple campus locations. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis based on hiring needs. Assignments are contingent upon enrollment and operational requirements.
Please indicate your preferred campus location(s) in your application so the appropriate campus can contact you regarding available opportunities.

Employment Restrictions:

• An annuitant of the Missouri Retirement System must adhere to the applicable regulations.
• Employees, who possess a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate, may be required to participate in the Public-School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS).
• Temporary faculty may be assigned up to ten (10) work units per semester for fall and spring. An additional two (2) work units per term may be assigned with approval from the dean and notification to human resources but no more than twenty-four (24) work units in an academic year. For summer, work units may not exceed 3.5 work units in June, and 3.5 work units in July.
• Noncredit courses taught during the normal academic year are included in these limitations.
• Combination Load Maximum: If a temporary faculty member’s load includes work unit and clock hour assignments, the combined weekly clock hour total will be monitored to adhere to temporary faculty assignment limitations.

Temporary faculty serve the college and students by providing high-quality instruction and engaging in instruction-related activities. Temporary faculty are expected to perform all duties associated with teaching an assigned course to include all course preparation, meeting with students, entering grades, and other duties related to course delivery.

Additional Duties include:

• Selecting and developing instructional materials; planning and organizing instruction to enhance student learning; creating appropriate assignments to encourage student learning and foster higher order thinking
• Using a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment to facilitate student mastery oflearning outcomes
• Providing students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback
• Evaluating student learning and modifying instructional methods and strategies as appropriate to meet diverse student needs
• Meeting classes as scheduled; notifying the appropriate division chair with as much advanced notice aspossible if they are to be absent
• Monitoring email and other electronic communication, and responding to students in a timely manner
• Preparing and distributing syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• Following the published final exam schedule
• Maintaining accurate records of students’ academic standing; promptly providing final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration
• Maintaining the confidentiality of student records as required by law and college policy
• Fulfilling all requirements as stated in college policies and procedures including mandatory training
• Exercising stewardship in the use of college facilities and materials
• Implementing course student learning outcome and institutional learning outcome assessment activities as required by the discipline/program, and reporting assessment data in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in:
  • Communications
  • Speech Communications

OR

• Master’s degree in any field with at least 18 graduate credit hours from any combination of the following fields:
  • Communication
  • Communication Studies
  • Linguistics
  • Speech
  • Speech Communication
  • Theatre

Upon employment temporary faculty must maintain updated credentials as required by the college’s accrediting agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in a community college setting
• Experience developing related curriculum
• Advanced degrees and/or certifications in the relevant teaching discipline

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically requires feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

Compensation Disclaimer

Employees assigned responsibilities as instructors, counselors, librarians, or related are compensated based on assigned work units or clock-hours, in accordance with MCCKC guidelines for temporary employment.

EEO Statement:

Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/ M/ F/ Vets/ Disabled

Accommodations:

MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.