Assistant Professor of Communication (2 positions)

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• Provide instruction in Fundamentals of Public Speaking, Small Group Communication, and Interpersonal Communication, using approved course outcome guides. Opportunities exist to teach additional communication and/or theater courses as determined by enrollment and program needs. Teaching assignments may be during the day (including early morning), evening, or weekend, and could include classes taught at any of the College campuses, online or remotely.
• Provide student advising and assistance in areas of course selection, career planning, job placement and employment follow-up.
• Hold at least five scheduled office hours per week for student help sessions and program assistance.
• Utilize College tools and resources, including the Learning Management System and Disability Services software, to support teaching activities as appropriate.
• Participate in department meetings, curriculum revision, course assessment, program assessment, and program review.
• Engage in regular professional growth activities, remain current in the field, and maintain current credentials or licensures as required by the program.
• Participate in service to the college. This may include participating in College committees, taskforces, peer teams, or other activities.
• Provide meaningful, professional service to the community, businesses, public agencies, and other organizations.
• Perform other essential job functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

• Participate in program-level accreditation self-study, reporting, and site visits.
• Collaborate with communication colleagues and department chair in scheduling and alignment of standards in public speaking and interpersonal communication courses.

• Thorough knowledge in the basic tenets of Communication – especially public speaking, interpersonal and small group communication – and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge.
• Ability to self-monitor in order to recognize the link between his or her own classroom behaviors and the communication theories and skills being taught.
• Ability to adapt and use a variety of teaching and assessment techniques including the use of technology to enhance student success.
• Ability to observe, direct, and oversee students ensuring safety in the classroom or laboratory.
• Ability to work with and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite: various course management systems; technology to teach traditional, hybrid, or online courses; and other technology used in the instruction setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse students, staff, and community members.
• Ability to provide services to students in a manner which does not discriminate as to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual preference or marital status.
• Willingness to travel and or teach at various hours and campus locations, as required.
• Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students and the willingness to work as a member of a team with faculty.
• Excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills.

• Education
  • Master’s Degree in Speech, Communication, or a closely related area from an accredited institution; or a minimum of 30 quarter hours (20 semester hours) of graduate credit in academic courses in the field of the primary teaching assignment.
• Experience
  • One year of successful College teaching experience in the subject area or evidence for the potential for excellence in teaching.

• Community College teaching experience.
• For one of the two positions available: Theater Arts background, including undergraduate degree in theater arts, completed professional training program, or similar. Experience teaching acting and other theater courses at the college level.