Adjunct (COM 327) Applied Professional Communication

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Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership.

Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for eleven consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for six consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 400 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor's and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies, EMT and certificate programs throughout the year.

Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 87 percent of the College's student population lives on campus.

Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference.  Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 30 on-campus groups and organizations.

Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.

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Job Description:

Dean College's Oral Communication program is looking for dynamic, experienced, student-centered educators to teach Applied Professional Communication in person during the fall 2022 semester. The College seeks Adjunct Faculty who focus on experiential learning and active engagement in their classrooms. Adjuncts chosen to teach at Dean create a compelling and professional learning environment for students of diverse learning backgrounds.

We are seeking one or two adjunct instructors to teach COM 327: Applied Professional Communication on-campus during the day. This course is a core requirement for all baccalaureate students. In this junior-level course, students examine and apply communication concepts, theories, and skills that are critical to success in the workplace. Students advance their knowledge and skills in interpersonal, group, organizational, and public communication contexts. Topics studied include culture, conflict, constructive criticism, decision-making, roles and leadership, nonverbal communication and more. Learning activities involve both individual and group projects, which are completed in-person and digitally. Students conduct research via observations, interviews and readings. They construct and present training presentations as well as provide feedback to each other.

COM 327: Applied Professional Communication is a 3-credit course that meets face-to-face for 2.5 hours/week. The adjunct pay rate is $3,300/section. Adjunct faculty are expected to hold one office hour each week for each section they teach. New adjuncts will join a team of communication instructors. The Oral Communication program provides a course charter with course objectives and learning outcomes, sample syllabi, and the course materials for the class. All faculty are expected to make active use of the learning management system (Canvas) at least at a minimum level established by the college.

There are currently two sections available. They are scheduled to meet as follows:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:00 to 9:50 am
Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30 to 10:45 am

Requirements:

• A Master's degree in Communication Studies, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication, Business Communication, or related field is required.
• Experience teaching at the college level in person is required.
• Willing to follow the course outline provided by the program and comfortable using and/or willing to learn various digital tools for communicating and teaching.
• Having strong computer skills; the ability to access the Internet, the college's online resources and website.
• Experience with or willingness to learn Canvas, our learning management system, and classroom media is necessary.
• Experience in learner-centered teaching as well as the use of technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy.
• Experience working effectively with a culturally diverse student body with a variety of learning styles.
• COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster required.

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.

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