Tenure-Track Professor, Communication Studies

Grand Rapids Community College; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan seeks an Assistant Professor of Language & Thought, specializing in Communication Studies, for a tenure-track appointment. The candidate will teach courses across the Communication Studies area and contribute to equity and student success in a diverse, multi-campus setting.

Responsibilities include teaching 15 credit hours per semester, participating in curriculum development, assessing student learning outcomes, advising students, and engaging in

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Communication Studies or a closely related field with 18 graduate credit hours in Communication Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory-level courses in Communication Studies; other classes may include Mass Media, Public Relations, Intercultural Communication, Organizational Communication, and Gender and Communication.
• Teach 15 credit hours per semester.
• Develop and implement teaching methods with interactive learning and current instructional technology.
• Provide leadership and mentoring for adjuncts as needed.
• Participate in department meetings, curriculum development, learning outcomes assessment, and student advising.
• Engage in professional development and maintain expertise in the field of Communication Studies.
• Complete yearly Faculty Performance Evaluations as per the Faculty Evaluation System.

Skills

Appropriate technology knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Communication Studies or closely related field

18 graduate credit hours in Communication Studies

Job description

Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan seeks an Assistant Professor of Language & Thought, specializing in Communication Studies, for a tenure-track appointment. The candidate will teach courses across the Communication Studies area and contribute to equity and student success in a diverse, multi-campus setting.

Responsibilities include teaching 15 credit hours per semester, participating in curriculum development, assessing student learning outcomes, advising students, and engaging in