Communication Studies Adjunct Faculty

Salary : $42.37 - $78.33 Hourly

Location : Longview, WA

Job Type : Adjunct

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 202400115

Division : Instruction (Division)

Department : Performing & Visual Arts

Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Details

Lower Columbia College (LCC) is seeking an adjunct Communication Studies Faculty 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 Communication Studies Faculty must maintain an inclusive-classroom culture with respect to the diverse and lived experiences, values, beliefs, and practices of others. This position will use technology to develop and deliver instruction through multiple modalities.

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.

• Lecture rate is $78.33 per contact hour ($861.63 per credit).
• Lab rate is $58.33 per contact hour ($1,283.26 per credit).
• Field-based experience rate is $42.37 per contact hour ($1,398.21 per credit).

Anticipated start date is spring quarter 2025. Check us out on and !

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

Among other duties, this Instructor will have the opportunity to :

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Supplemental Information

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) :

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.

Lower Columbia College Human Resources

For any questions regarding this job advertisement and / or department or campus culture, please call our Human Resources office at (360) 442-2120, or email us directly at hr@lowercolumbia.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, access, equal opportunity and / or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague, Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs, 1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, title9@lowercolumbia.edu, Phone number, (360) 442-2120, Phone number / TTY (800) 833-6388.

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, see Diversity & Equity.

Jeanne Clery Statement : Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report :

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's 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 College's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lowercolumbia.edu / CleryASFR.

Declaration 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 applicant's current or past employers or professional association. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission, Vision & Values define our reason for being, and provide the framework for planning and improvement efforts at LCC. For details on LCC's Mission, Vision & Values, see our Strategic Plan.

Conditions of Employment

Adjunct faculty must work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only). Once determined to be eligible, benefits begin on the first day of the month following the beginning of the quarter. Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered by the Public Employees Benefits Board. Participation in one of the retirement plans is mandatory. The two plans are the State Board Retirement Plan administered through TIAA-CREF and TRS Plan 3 through the Department of Retirement Systems. Adjuncts who teach at other Washington State Community & Technical colleges and are actively contributing to retirement there may contribute to retirement at LCC.

Paid Leave

Adjunct faculty employed on adjunct and / or quarterly contracts shall earn sick leave based on their contracted FTE multiplied by seven (7) for each month they are in active teaching status.

Adjunct academic employees shall have four (4) days of personal leave available from July 1 through June 30. No more than (2) days may be used per quarter. Adjunct faculty also receive paid jury duty leave.

Additional leave

Bereavement leave (may use sick leave or leave without pay)

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Tuition Waiver

For interested adjunct employees that are eligible for benefits (teaching more than 50% of full-time as indicated above), LCC offers $10 classes. State employees also qualify for tuition discounts with other various colleges and universities across the state ().

Red Devil Wellbeing

is LCC's employee wellness program that strives to help employees improve and maintain their wellbeing enabling them to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

On-site Childcare Center

Theis a state licensed program that offers high quality childcare for children ages 1 month through kindergarten entry to students, staff and faculty. The center is open Monday through Friday 7 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m. The program is a participant of the Washington State Early Achievers quality rating and improvement system and rated a level 4-Quality Level of Excellence. Our teachers are trained in the Early Childhood Education field.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Please describe any other ways outside of education and direct experience that you believe demonstrate your ability to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position (items not covered in cover letter or other application materials).

How do you incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into your teaching practices, and how do you ensure that all students, regardless of background or identity, feel valued and supported in your classroom?

Do you have a Master of Arts in Communication Studies, Rhetoric, Speech Communication, Mass Communication, or a related degree from an accredited institution?

Do you have experience teaching college-level communication studies courses?

Do you currently contribute to retirement at another Washington State Community & Technical College?

Do you currently reside in or are you willing to relocate to Washington or Oregon to obtain employment at Lower Columbia College?

Are you able to provide proof of legal authorization to work in the U.S. upon hire?

How did you hear about this position?

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