Description Summary

The Communications Instructor will provide effective and engaging instruction in English and speech courses in face-to-face and alternative virtual and online formats. Course assignments will depend on credentials per the Iowa Community Colleges Guideline for Faculty Qualifications. This position will include teaching via Triton Live networks and traveling to area high schools, academies, and other Centers to teach college courses. This department requires effective assessment of student learning with course design and pedagogy that connects students to content, each other, and the world. The individual will complete required professional development and participate in cross-department work and committees. Commitment to annual reporting, assessment, and the strategic plan is required. Maintaining and expanding program articulations with transfer institutions is expected. Conducting NACEP visits and documentation is required. The salary listed reflects the hiring range.

Examples of Duties

Instructional

• Effectively organizes and teaches course work in accordance with established and/or developed syllabi.
• Demonstrates current knowledge of the subject matter being taught by presentations, activities, questions, and responses relevant to the course syllabus.
• Uses class time to encourage active student involvement in the learning process.
• Assesses the overall student learning in the class by using multiple classroom assessment techniques, documents the assessment, and uses the assessment data for instructional improvement.
• Monitors and provides frequent and specific feedback to students regarding the attainment of the learning outcomes and their progress in the course.
• Consistently displays evidence of organization and planning, including materials being available and the instructional sequence progressing logically.
• Uses a variety of materials and resources which enhance the teaching of the course objectives.
• Make use of a variety of teaching techniques and technologies appropriate for the course taught.
• Develops and utilizes teaching strategies based upon current research.

• Treats all students with respect and modifies instruction to meet their academic needs.
• Communicates with students in a positive, impartial manner.
• Exercises good judgement in dealing with classroom problems and assumes responsibility for those actions.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.

• Annually engages in professional development activities and seeks information about academic trends and ideas relating to teaching.

• Contributes to the achievements of department mission, goals/objectives, and responsibilities.
• Develops and/or updates courses and course guides as assigned by the Dean.
• Prepares, distributes, and submits first day handouts for all sections assigned to the faulty member in accordance with Department and College policies.
• Encourages regular attendance and retention of students, including personally contacting students following absences to offer assistance and concern for their welfare.
• Meets scheduled classes in accordance with College policy, beginning and ending class sessions according to published schedules.
• Maintains scheduled office hours to insure accessibility to students and colleagues.
• Maintains adequate and accurate records on class attendance and student grades. These records are submitted by the faculty member according to College policy and established deadlines.
• Patriciates in student recruitment.
• Participates in professional activities which enhance the interaction with adjunct instructors.
• Requests in written form instructional equipment and supplies for the classroom/laboratory use.

• Openly supports and promotes the vision/mission of the College and works to achieve the vision/mission of the College.
• Exercises stewardship of College facilities, equipment, and materials, including properly using College facilities, equipment, and materials, reporting needed repairs, and supervising students regarding use of facilities and equipment.
• Demonstrates good rapport with patrons and community members. Good public relations are evident.
• Is professional in interacting with students, staff, and members of the communities served by the College.
• Demonstrates a determined effort to maintain a good relationship with all other employees of the College.
• Communicates consistently with students and staff using means established by the College, including email and voicemail.
• Supports College sponsored activities and events.
• Attends meetings as required by the College.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least a Masters Degree in English or Communications, or a Masters Degree in a related field and eighteen graduate credit hours in English, communications, or qualifying fields as established in the Iowa Department of Educations Iowa Community Colleges Guidelines for Faculty Qualifications.
• Meet the standards of the Iowa Central Quality Faculty Plan established by the College Board of Trustees.
• Teaching or training experience preferred.
• Technology competency for instruction, communication, and professional contributions.
• Must possess good communication and organizational skills, be detail oriented, and work as a team member.

Supplemental Information

GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves sitting, standing and walking in the classroom during the class sessions and includes constant (67-100%) talking, listening, observing student activity, reaching, standing, lifting, dexterity, grasping, viewing and repetitive motions; frequent (34-66%) writing on boards, using instructional aids, carrying classroom materials, walking between buildings, travel to off campus facilities to teach classes recruit or attend meetings; and occasional (10-33%) lifting or moving instructional materials.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.