"Communication Studies Adjunct Faculty"

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.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction that emphasizes an active, student-centered working environment
• Effectively prepare and present course content to a diverse student population with various learning styles and abilities
• Collaborate with the department and other members of the campus community to foster student success
• Incorporate instructional technology in course delivery
• Contribute to program and college assessment and accreditation activities
• Collaborate with tutoring services

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Arts in Communication Studies, Rhetoric, Speech Communication, Mass Communication, or a related degree from an accredited institution
• Expressed interest in teaching for a community college
• Commitment to serve the needs of students who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, education, and cultural backgrounds
• Experience teaching college-level communication studies courses
• Demonstrated experience teaching with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated ability utilizing technological integration in course design and delivery to maximize student success outcomes
• Ability to teach a variety of modalities including; face-to-face, hybrid, and online

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience teaching college-level communication studies courses
• Experience with departmental and college-wide writing assessment practices
• Ability to effectively collaborate with the Performing and Visual Arts Department and externally with a diverse range of individuals across campus to promote student success

Supplemental Information

An online application must be completed for consideration. A complete application must also include the following documents: Letter of Interest (cover letter) describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position, how your experience, knowledge/skills, education, abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this position; Resume; References - please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisor; Unofficial transcripts (if applicable).

Upon request, accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Job Type: Part-time. Pay: $42.37 - $78.33 per hour. Schedule: Monday to Friday. Ability to Commute: Longview, WA 98632 (Required). Ability to Relocate: Longview, WA 98632: Relocate before starting work (Required). Work Location: In person.