Communications Instructor
Employer
Job Location
Whiteville, NC
Columbus County
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Instructional (Faculty)
Application Period
Closes: Friday, August 9, 2019
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Reports to
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
- A master’s degree in Communications OR a master’s degree in another discipline + 18 graduate hours in Communications. Degree and coursework must be from a regionally accredited institution.
- Ability to teach college-level courses offered in the Communications curriculum (i.e. Introduction to Communication, Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, etc.)
- Ability to facilitate learning for students from diverse backgrounds including culture, ethnicity, age, gender and ability.
- Maintenance of currency in the academic discipline as well as best practices in facilitating adult learning.
- Participation in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of courses/programs to improve student learning.
- Participation in the life of the college (i.e. serve on committees, attend student activities, serve as a club advisor, etc.)
- Desire to advise students as they set academic and career goals and proceed through their plan of study.
- Ability to use technology to develop learning activities in online, hybrid, and web-enhanced environments.
- Willingness to teach in the day, evening, on Saturday, at unconventional times or via distance learning (i.e., NC Information Highway, Internet, hybrid) as necessary.
- Willingness to facilitate learning at high schools as part of Career and College Promise program.
- Willingness to conduct program activities related to recruitment and articulation from/to public schools and universities.
- A commitment to the community college "open door" philosophy and the comprehensive community college concept.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching at the community college level.
- Experience teaching a diverse population of students, including high school students.
- Experience in distance education/online instruction.
Position Description
Since producing student learning is the primary function of the college, it is the principal responsibility of each instructor to effectively and efficiently facilitate learning in every course. In addition, each faculty member should provide guidance to students through their role as an academic advisor and in more informal ways. Additionally, each faculty 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, and through participation in the Faculty Senate.
How to Apply
Ideally, the successful candidate would begin work by August 15, 2019. However, the starting date may be modified as needed. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and labor market. (Contract is for 9.5 months, but will be paid in 12 equal monthly installments). Excellent references from previous employers must be furnished upon request.
A completed Southeastern Community College application form, a resume, educational transcripts (unofficial copies of transcripts may be submitted for the screening process but official copies must be submitted prior to employment) and letter of interest addressing the position requirements must be submitted to the college Human Resources Office in order for applicants to be considered for this position. Initial review of applications will begin on August 2, 2019. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants should send all documents and inquiries to the Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. Telephone (910) 642-7141, extension 310. www.sccnc.edu
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Job Post Contact
Bill Maultsby