Job Description

Title: Assistant Professor of Communication

This is a 9-month, term contract position. The Assistant Professor will perform day-to-day operations of the instructional programs in Department of Communication and Social Sciences in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The faculty member will also provide advisement to students, participate in college committees and campus activities, and develop coursework as needed. The standard teaching load is 15 credit hours per semester. The teaching assignment may include online; hybrid; and/or distance classes, evening classes, dual-enrollment, and off-campus locations. The instructor is responsible for the success of the teaching/learning process within the classroom.

Job Duties

Teaching

• Teach a minimum of 15 credit hours of courses in the Department of Communication and Social Sciences in traditional and virtual formats during the day and evening at any college center where there is a need.
• Hold in-person and virtual office hours as defined in College Policy.
• Work with course leads and/or program directors and/or department chairs to ensure consistent and equitable student experiences.
• Work with colleagues and the dean to develop, revise, evaluate, and manage curriculum and program growth in one’s area of expertise.
• Utilize the college's learning management system to provide course materials to students.
• Utilize the college's learning management system for providing timely feedback and continuously keeping students aware of their progress in the course.
• Utilize the college's learning management system to establish and communicate clearly defined grading procedures and standards
• Post updated department syllabi in the college's learning management system prior to the first day of class.
• Regularly check email (JSCC and eLearn) and departmental mailbox.
• Respond to emails/messages within 24 hours except on the weekend.
• Use evaluations, professional development and theories and principles of learning to revise and update content, objectives, and instructional strategies.
• Use alternative instructional strategies where appropriate.
• Engage in departmental institutional effectiveness activities related to academic success and retention
• Perform record-keeping responsibilities related to teaching and advising.
• Respond in a timely fashion to all reasonable deadlines.
• Understand, keep updated on, and comply with all college and TBR policies and guidelines.

Advising

• Be available to students by maintaining office hours, which are reasonably convenient for students and posted at the beginning of each term.
• Be knowledgeable of college policies and procedures pertaining to, and assistance available for, students.
• Assist advisees with following their desired General Studies or Communication program of study.
• Hold conferences with students as needed.
• Participate in advising and outreach events at the college.

Faculty Service

• Serve on committees and task forces as approved by supervisors.
• Use professional knowledge and skills to contribute to local and professional community activities whenever appropriate.
• Attend faculty and advisory committee meetings as scheduled.
• Contribute to the advancement of institutional goals through appropriate individual goals.
• Attend graduation.

Professional Development (Teaching and Discipline/Field)

• Participate in annual professional development activities.
• Stay current in disciplinary and pedagogical knowledge and best practices.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech, Oratory/Rhetoric, or Communication from a regionally accredited institution; or
• Master’s degree in another discipline and at least 18 graduate semester hours in Speech, Oratory/Rhetoric, and/or Communication from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the college level, particularly at a community college.
• Industry experience in digital media.
• Experience teaching introductory communication courses and digital media skills.
• Experience teaching college courses in a variety of modalities including in-person, hybrid, virtual, and asynchronously online.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in LMS management as well as Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing at times
• Prolonged screen time
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Repetitive Movement

Pay Rate: $48, 351 - $58,021 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience, which is defined by the current compensation plan.)

Position Close Date: Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, you must submit an application. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.