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Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title Communication Studies Adjunct Faculty Pool FLSA Non-Exempt FT/PT Part Time Hours Per Week 3 hours a week in class (or online) per 3-credit course and additional hours for grading and course prep Work Schedule Morning, Afternoon, Evening / Flexible (online) Position Salary Range See adjunct salary schedule below General Responsibilities

This posting is a pool for those interested in teaching COMM/SPCH courses offered at HCC. These courses cover Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, and Introduction to Human Communication. The department chair/coordinators will review applicants for these positions when a need arises. The pool will be cleared annually in January, so please reapply if interested.

Adjunct faculty may teach 1-3 courses each semester, depending on schedule and availability. At HCC, adjunct faculty are invited to participate in professional development (including Faculty and Professional Learning Community), and there may be opportunities to engage in certain faculty teams or special projects.

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Work Performed

For assigned course, prepare the course materials, prepare and update the learning management system course site (Canvas), attend required faculty/staff meetings, complete required trainings, meet with students as needed, grade/assess student work, deliver quality instruction, and meet other employment related requirements from the division and the college.

Minimum Education Required Minimum Number of Years Experience Required Other Knowledge Required

A master's degree or higher in Communication or a related discipline.

Prior teaching experience preferred.

Experience teaching Communication, preferably at a community college.

Available to teach in a face-to-face and/or online classroom environment.

Ability to learn to use a learning management system (Canvas) for course information, assignments, and grades.

Working Conditions Division Arts & Humanities (Div) Department Arts & Humanities