Communications Instructional Staff

Communications Instructional Staff

Employer

Southeastern Community College
4564 Chadbourn Highway
Whiteville, NC 28472
Phone: 910-642-7141

Job Location

Whiteville, NC

Columbus County

Salary/Grade

In accordance with salary plan

Benefits

Comprehensive

Job Category

  • Professional

Application Period

Opens: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Closes: Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Target Start Date

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Expected Work Hours

M-F Class Schedule

Reports to

Dean of Student Learning & Innovation

Employment Type

Full-Time 12-months

Minimum Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least 18 graduate hours in Communication.
  • Teaching experience at the high school or college level.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Community college teaching experience.

Position Description

Since producing learning is the primary function of the college, it is the principal responsibility of each instructional staff member to effectively and efficiently stimulate learning in every course.  In addition, each instructional staff member should provide guidance to students through their role as an academic advisor and in more informal ways.   Each staff member is expected to participate in the governance of the college through committees and divisional meetings, through shared leadership within and across divisions, through personal recommendations to college administrators.

Essential Duties:

  • Deliver engaging instruction in the areas of introductory communication, interpersonal communication, public speaking, and other communication-related areas, as needed.  
  • Effectively facilitate student learning in communication courses.
  • Facilitate learning for students from diverse backgrounds including culture, ethnicity, age, gender and ability.
  • Provide instruction to curriculum, continuing education, workforce training or other students which may be scheduled as day, evening, weekend, or online options.
  • Incorporate current knowledge and technology in the field of communication into instruction.
  • Participate in public school and university articulation, advisement, and recruitment programs of the College.
  • Be willing to teach in the day, evening, on Saturday, at unconventional times or via distance learning (i.e., interactive TV, telecourse, Internet) as necessary.
  • Participaten in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of courses/programs to improve student learning.
  • Participate in professional development activities, including those related to the use of critical thinking skills in instructional design and in student development. 
  • Prepare adequately for all classes assigned and conduct all classes in a professional manner.
  • Develop and carry out student testing program in all classes taught that meets College policy and standards.
  • Develop, maintain, and record General Education and student learning assessments and outcomes for designated communication courses.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports and submit these in a timely manner to the appropriate person.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the community college "open door" philosophy and the comprehensive community college concept.
  • Participate in community service activities.
  • Maintain a professional attitude toward teaching and professional relationships. 
  • Manage the classroom to provide an orderly and safe learning environment for all students.
  • Prepare adequately for all classes assigned and conduct all classes in a professional manner.
  • Function as a member of the Student Learning and Innovation team and strive to uphold the mission of the College.

How to Apply

The successful candidate must begin work by 1/3/2023. 

A resume and letter of interest addressing the requirements must be submitted to the college Human Resources Office in order for applicants to be considered for this position. Initial review of application will be December 16, 2022. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit all documents as requested. Inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. Telephone (910) 788-6310 or (910) 788-6206. www.sccnc.edu

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Post Contact

Bill Maultsby