Instructor - Communication teaches courses in the discipline area of communication. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Instructor - Communication provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Instructor - Communication typically reports to a department head. Has a Master's degree or is a PhD candidate in the applicable field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate level and possesses the qualifications to participate in research. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Title: Communication Instructor
Salary Range: $40,980.00 (Minimum Annual Salary under 10-Month Contract)
Contract Term Length: 10 Months
Standard Hours: 37.5
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Southcentral KY Community & Technical College
Campus Location: SKY Franklin-Simpson Center
Department: Arts and Humanities
Total Rewards
Southcentral KY Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:
Job Summary
Provides instruction to students in both theory and practice in Communication.
POSITION BEGINS: July 22, 2024
Job Duties:
Reports directly to the Dean of Arts and Humanities and is responsible for the following:
• Provides instruction to students in both theory and practice in Communication.
• Incorporates a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students with differing educational experiences, experiential backgrounds, and learning styles to assist them in meeting course competencies. Evaluates students’ progress toward stated course competencies and informs them of their progress in a timely manner.
• Provides quality and timely access to students and communicates availability through appropriate methods such as posted campus/office hours and electronic communication. Maintains professional relationships with colleagues, students, and the community.
• Participates in non-teaching assignments including instructional development, academic advising, student orientation, registration assignments, college-wide and/or division activities and committees, professional development, internal and external service, and other assigned responsibilities determined in consultation with the Dean.
• This position requires teaching a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester, or a minimum of 30 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters combined. Teaching assignments may include teaching on one or more of the college’s campuses, online, or some combination thereof, based on the needs of the students.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited university with at least 18 graduate hours in Communication. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge, experience, or evidence of a commitment to inclusivity, and excellence in teaching methodologies that effectively engage our diverse student population. The candidate should have experience with instructional technologies, including presentation software and learning management systems (i.e., Blackboard). Candidates should also demonstrate proficiency with technology, as well as written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.