Adjunct Faculty- Communication Studies- Concurrent Enrollment

Adjunct Faculty- Communication Studies- Concurrent Enrollment

Job ID: 1600

Date: November 30, 2023

Department: Language and Thought

Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty

Schedule: Part-time

Compensation: Consistent with https://www.grcc.edu/sites/default/files/docs/humanresources/2022-2025%20Faculty%20Association%20contract.docx.pdf

Reports to: Associate Dean of the School of Liberal Arts

Posting Closes: Open until filled

SUMMARY

The College is seeking candidates to teach Communication Studies courses: 2 sections of COM 131: Fundamentals of Public Speaking in the winter semester at Kent City High School: MW 7:45 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. Information on our dual enrollment program can be found

The College is seeking candidates to teach Communication Studies courses: 2 sections of COM 131: Fundamentals of Public Speaking in the winter semester at Kent City High School: MW 7:45 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. Information on our dual enrollment program can be found

The College is seeking candidates to teach Communication Studies courses: 2 sections of COM 131: Fundamentals of Public Speaking in the winter semester at Kent City High School: MW 7:45 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. Information on our dual enrollment program can be found

The College is seeking candidates to teach Communication Studies courses: 2 sections of COM 131: Fundamentals of Public Speaking in the winter semester at Kent City High School: MW 7:45 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. Information on our dual enrollment program can be found https://www.grcc.edu/students/high-school-partnerships/dual-enrollment Applicants hired to teach for GRCC must establish a Michigan address prior to the start of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach GRCC course offerings in Communication Studies: Fundamentals of Public Speaking. • Perform tasks normally expected of adjunct faculty members

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education Credentials

• Master's Degree in Communication Studies or a Master's degree in a closely related field and 18 graduate credit hours in Communication Studies required. (Mandated by the Higher Learning Commission) • Only candidates with a minimum of a Master's Degree in Communication Studies or a Master's degree in a closely related field and 18 graduate credit hours in Communication Studies can be considered.

Work Experience

• College level teaching experience preferred. • Teaching experience at a community college preferred, but not required.

Equipment Use/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to learn and use Blackboard, GRCC's Learning Management System. Training is provided. • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Some evening work (grading, preparing for class, responding to email questions) will be needed. • Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Mental Demands

• An understanding of and appreciation for the community college philosophy and student population. • An interest in working with diverse student populations, who represent a wide range of age, ethnicity, national origin, and ability. • A commitment to serve the Kent County community. • Demonstrated responsiveness, initiative, and organizational and problem-solving abilities. • Ability to perform routine and unexpected duties. • A willingness and an ability to learn college systems. • High energy level with enthusiasm and an interest in helping and supporting students and colleagues. • Ability to work under pressure while possessing mature judgement and flexibility in regards to interruptions and schedule changes. • Must use good judgement in handling sensitive or difficult situations in a professiona