Instructor – Communication Program

Supervisor’s Title: Academic Dean/Program Manager

Department: Academics

General Summary: The Adjunct Communication Instructor will teach courses in the Communication Program. The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering Communication curriculum. Along with the classroom hours, there will be a strong focus on using a learning management system and collaborative learning.  

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities        

•           Teach courses in the Communication Program up to 27.5 hours per week

•           Prepare and submit lesson plans prior to each course session

•           Grade and provide feedback on student work in a timely manner

•           Evaluate and monitor students’ progress the use of various assessment tools

•           Deliver engaging instruction through a variety of student-centered classroom activities

•           Maintain necessary records to report student academic progress (SAP) to the Academic Dean/Program Manager

•           Provide support through academic advising to ensure student growth and retention.

•           Attend and participate in quarterly instructor in-service meetings.

•           Stay well-informed with the trends and developments in Communication by attending professional development activities outside of CSI

•           Organize and lead fieldtrips for student enrichment once per quarter.

•           Actively contribute to program improvement by proactively providing feedback and participating in various committees

•           Additional tasks as needed

Education and Experience: The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, English, or other related degree. Two years of prior teaching experience with adult learners is preferred.

Behavioral Competencies       

•           Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self & others; inspires respect & trust; shows courage to take action; motivates others to perform well; is diplomatic.

•           Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communication; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; maintains patience.

•           Managing People - Effectively leads and develops staff. Effectively directs staff and provides ongoing feedback. Accurately evaluates performance, matches abilities and job requirements, establishes an effective working relationship.

•           Delegation - Delegates work assignments; matches responsibility to person; sets expectations & monitors activities; provides recognition for results.

•           Verbal Communications - Speaks clearly & persuasively; Listens well; responds appropriately; Personable; Demonstrates presentation/platform skills.

•           Innovation - Displays original thinking & creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work.

•           Analytical & Research Skills - Collects & researches data; uses intuition & experience to complement data; designs work flows & procedures.

•           Initiative - Self-starting; Creative; Motivated; Searches for new, improved methods and procedures.

•           Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Can “think on your feet”.

•           Resilient – Persistent; maintains high energy level when dealing with challenges; Maintains confidence.

•           Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

•           Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

•           Encouraging - Exhibits confidence in self & others; inspires respect & trust.

•           Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

•           Organized/Detail Oriented - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Works in an organized manner; plans for additional resources; sets goals & objectives. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

•           Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

•           Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

•           Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

 Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to stand; walk and sit.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

 Work Environment: Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits Offered

• Earned Sick Time