Instructor, Communications

Instructor, Communications

Employer

Stanly Community College
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone: 704-982-0121

Salary/Grade

Minimum starting salary is $42,382. Salary offered will be based upon credentials and experience.

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

Job Category

  • Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: Thursday, May 27, 2021
Closes: Thursday, July 1, 2021

Target Start Date

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Expected Work Hours

Monday - Friday

Employment Type

Full-Time Position - 9 month

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

  • Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in Communications

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least one semester of teaching experience.

Position Description

Instructor, Communications provides quality learning experiences, facilitates and evaluates the learning process, mentors’ students, participates in job-related professional development opportunities, and contributes to the development of curriculum courses/programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Classroom Instruction

  • Teach all assigned courses, a range of 18 – 22 contact hours per semester, for the full duration of scheduled instruction.
  • Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, incorporates appropriate content and pedagogy, and is relevant to current events/trends.
  • As needed, teach classes online, on-campus, and/or at off-campus sites.
  • Teach an academic success class as needed.
  • Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback.
  • Maintain regular, appropriate, professional communication with students.
  • Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning.
  • Ensure cleanliness of instructional areas and laboratories.
  • Ensure the proper operation of classroom/lab equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s).
  • Participate in the evaluation and acquisition of instructional materials, audiovisual aids, support and equipment needs.
  • Develop and distribute course syllabi according to the established template and guidelines, providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations, evaluation criteria, and access to student support services.
  • Provide advice for editing and composition during office hours/appointments with students registered for Communications classes at the college. 

Other Services to Students

  • Maintain appropriate accessibility for students, including a minimum of five office hours a week.
  • Serve as an educational mentor to assigned students by providing academic and employment planning.
  • Maintain regular, appropriate, professional communication with students.
  • Participate in semester advising and registration activities as needed.
  • Verify graduation degree audits as assigned.
  • Assist in the recruitment and retention efforts of the College.
  • Advocate and provide motivation for students.
  • Communicate student needs to Program Head or Department Head.

Divisional Administrative Expectations

  • Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner meeting all deadlines, checking for accuracy, correctness, and completeness of all data.
  • Remain current in discipline and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities including attendance at off-campus activities, webinars, etc., as approved.
  • Participate in annual planning, program and curriculum review. 
  • Serve on and actively contribute to college committees as assigned.
  • Participate in campus activities.
  • Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and other announced co-curricular activities of the College. 
  • Maintain regular, professional communication within the college and affiliated industry contacts.
  • Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations and meet the needs of the discipline, department, division, and College.
  • Support all functions of the College, including compliance with all facets of the College's policies. 

Other Duties Specific to this Position (optional)

  • Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in laboratory and/or clinical settings to meet program needs.

JOB TRAINING:

Required Position Training to be completed in the first year of hire:

  • Canvas
  • Colleague/Datatel
  • Dropout Detective
  • Self-Service

Suggested Training:

  • eLearning Tools
  • Microsoft Office

How to Apply

Please complete an online application at www.stanly.edu/college-information/employment-opportunities.

 

Job Post Contact

Ginger Hatley
Human Resources Specialist
Stanly Community College
141 College Dr.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Ph. 704-991-0132
Fx. 704-986-4778