Communication Studies Adjunct Faculty

At a Glance!: Lower Columbia College (LCC) is seeking an adjunct Communication Studies Instructor who places students at the center of decision-making. We are looking for someone who is innovative and collaborative values engagement maintains open and efficient communication and makes decisions informed by student-success data. The Instructor must maintain an inclusive classroom culture that respects the diverse and lived experiences values beliefs and practices of others. This position will use technology to develop and deliver instruction through multiple modalities.Available courses will vary but quarterly offerings include CMST& 220: Public Speaking CMST& 230: Small Group Communication CMST & 210: Interpersonal Communication and CMST& 240: Intercultural Communication.

LCC has a strong commitment to making diversity equity and inclusion a core component of initiatives program operations and professional development. We believe diversity enriches the educational experience for all students faculty and staff.

Contract rates:

Lecture rate is $80.68 per contact hour ($887.48 per credit).

Lab rate is $60.08 per contact hour ($1321.76 per credit).

Field-based experience rate is $43.64 per contact hour ($1440.16 per credit).

Adjunct faculty are hired on a quarterly basis as needed.

Among other duties this Instructor will have the opportunity to:

• Provide quality instruction that emphasizes an active student-centered working environment
• Effectively prepare and present course content to a diverse student population with various learning styles and abilities
• Collaborate with the department and other members of the campus community to foster student success
• Incorporate instructional technology in course delivery
• Contribute to program and college assessment and accreditation activities
• Collaborate with tutoring services

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree or a minimum of 30 credits completed at the Masters level in Communication Studies Rhetoric Speech Communication Mass Communication or a related degree from an accredited institution
• Expressed interest in teaching at a community college
• Commitment to serve the needs of students who represent a broad spectrum of ages abilities ethnicity gender expression and identity education and cultural backgrounds
• Experience teaching college-level communication studies courses
  • Demonstrated experience teaching with a lens of diversity equity and inclusion
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize technological integration in course design and delivery to maximize student success outcomes
  • Ability to teach a variety of modalities including face-to-face hybrid and online.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience teaching college-level communication studies courses
• Experience teaching Public Speaking Small Group Communication and/or Interpersonal Communication courses
• Experience with departmental and college-wide assessment practices
• Ability to effectively collaborate with the Performing and Visual Arts Department and externally with a diverse range of individuals across campus to promote student success

How to apply:

An online application must be completed for consideration. Click Apply at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):

• Letter of Interest(cover letter) - describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position how your experience knowledge/skills education abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this position

• Resume

• References- please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisor

• Unofficial transcripts(including graduate or higher level education)

Upon request accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Residency Requirement

To be employed at Lower Columbia College applicants must currently reside in Washington or Oregon or be willing to relocate to one of these states. This is a condition of employment for all positions at the College. Please ensure your application reflects your current residency or intent to relocate if selected for the role.

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Diversity Equity & Inclusion

LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds including differing beliefs cultures people and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize understand and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information seeDiversity & Equity.

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998 and as a part of the Colleges commitment to safety and security on campus Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues the required statistics and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia Colleges Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at Regarding Sexual Misconduct

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or professional association or is currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employers or professional association. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

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Conditions of Employment

• If you are hired you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.

• Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.