Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Prepare and teach courses as assigned by the Division Assistant/Associate Dean.
On the first day of each course, review and post, via the Learning Management System (LMS), a syllabus that provides, at minimum, the following information: a. Expected outcomes and performance objectives. b. Grading policy. c. Attendance policy - make-up work/tests. d. Schedule of assignments. e. Login information for students to access the Colleges LMS.

Provide the Division Assistant/Associate Dean with copies of materials listed in Item 2 above.

Maintain office hours in accordance with the Faculty Bargaining Agreement.

Participate in student advising and registration.

Assist students in formulating educational and career plans.

Assist students with academic or course problems.

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty and staff.

Maintain accurate and complete course records and comply with all specified reporting dates.

Serve on college committees and participate in college governance.

To promote retention, contact students who do not attend class or attend class sporadically.

Participate each semester in the evaluation and documentation of the instructional process and work to continually improve student learning outcomes.

Complete program reviews in accordance with the division schedule.

Employ a variety of teaching techniques and strategies to address the diverse learning needs of students.

Attend instructional division, Academic Affairs area and institution-wide meetings.

Assist in developing budget for division, if applicable.

Engage in professional development, advisory boards and other external agencies to stay current in the field and ensure updated curriculum.

Notify the Sr. Vice President of Academic Affairs/Provost of special projects, activities, etc. that may be used in publicizing the class, division, or College.

Support the Colleges recruitment and retention efforts by upholding the institutional image on and off campus.

Stimulate interest in student activities by encouraging student participation.

Participate in graduation exercises as required.

Ensure all course assignments and course evaluations are linked to the LMS gradebook.

In order to teach online or hybrid classes, faculty must attend training as offered.

Work collaboratively with Assistant/Associate Dean and Division faculty on initiatives to improve student success rates in division courses.

Develop and update curriculum.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. Qualified applicants will:

Hold a Masters degree in Communications, English or closely related degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Have 3 years teaching experience in speech or writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS. Preferred applicants will have:

Community college teaching experience.
Experience utilizing social media and technology in class instruction in communications.
A thorough understanding of and complete commitment to the community college mission of access to success for all student learners.
Experience, ability and enthusiasm to support student learners in general education classes.
Experience, ability and enthusiasm to support communications program students as they progress toward their educational goals.
Ability and willingness to modify personal teaching style based on feedback and current research in effective teaching strategies.
Ability to lead and willingness to support program improvement through collaborative assessment of student learning and curriculum development.
Experience leveraging technology to support student learning.
Understanding of and sensitivity to diverse populations.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Prepare and teach courses as assigned by the Division Assistant/Associate Dean.
On the first day of each course, review and post, via the Learning Management System (LMS), a syllabus that provides, at minimum, the following information: a. Expected outcomes and performance objectives. b. Grading policy. c. Attendance policy - make-up work/tests. d. Schedule of assignments. e. Login information for students to access the Colleges LMS.