Adjunct Communications Instructor

Posting Number:
0825

Working Title:
Adjunct Communications Instructor

Classification Code:
P/T

FTE:

FLSA:
Exempt

Position Type:
Faculty

Department:
Arts & Sciences Department

Work Hours:
Dependent upon course schedule

Position Summary
Bay de Noc Community College is seeking qualified applicants to begin teaching Public Speaking courses beginning with Fall 2021. Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an effective learning environment to maximize student learning. Instructors may be assigned to teach introductory and general courses in traditional classroom, hybrid, or online settings as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
-Master's degree in communications, or related field with 18 graduate credits in communications
-A minimum of two years of teaching experience
-Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success
-Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy
-Ability to provide diverse teaching and learning approaches to diverse student populations
-Demonstrated skill in effective public speaking
-Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use

Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience in teaching courses at the postsecondary level, preferably in a community college setting
-Experience with active and collaborative learning strategies
-Online teaching certification

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
-Facilitate student learning in communication courses through the following activities:
-Develop/revise course syllabi that share with students the expectations, standards, policies, and learning objectives of the course.
-Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments of course and program learning outcomes.
Recognize and respond to different student learning styles and needs.
-Develop and use supplementary learning materials, resources, and technology.
-Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
-Adhere to the ethical standards of the college, the State of Michigan, the Higher Learning Commission, FERPA and other education regulations, and of the Communication course.
-Provide for a safe and orderly learning environment.
-Stay abreast of developments in the field of Communication and teaching by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development opportunities.
-Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a professional manner through the use of telephone, email, video conference, mail, and/or face-to-face communication.
-Work with lab assistants, learning assistants, or student workers as needed.
Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, online teaching certification, and outcome assessment.

Related Duties:
Any other duties as assigned

Benefits:
Contributions into the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System and a YMCA membership

Pay Rate:
According to the Part-Time Faculty Contract ($596-$672 per contact hour)

Pay Grade Level:
No Response

Supervision Exercised:
NA

Supervision Received:
Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Arts and Sciences

Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Posting Date:
03-05-2021

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Required Applicant Documents:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Transcript

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Upon hire, instructor will need to provide an official copy of transcripts to Bay College

Contact(s):
Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Melissa VanBrocklin, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension:
906-217-4049

Contact Email:
hr@baycollege.edu

Quicklink for Posting:
baycollege.simplehire.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51454