Temporary Full Time Faculty, Communication Studies AY26/27

Position Summary

Faculty in Dallas College are expected to perform the duties enumerated in the formal Job Description; to fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Dallas College Board of Trustees and outlined in the Dallas College Board Policy Manual; and to comply with both state and federal policy.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The Dallas College System seeks faculty who strive for excellence, are committed to continuous student learning, and demonstrate passion and skill in effective teaching and learning facilitation.
• Such faculty are competent in their discipline and innovative in their approach to learning, and they are committed to personal growth and the on-going assessment and evaluation of their teaching.
• They demonstrate a commitment to the mission and philosophy of the community college and to working effectively with diverse populations.
• They are committed to effective communication with others and fostering an atmosphere of collegiality.
• Finally, they demonstrate and promote high ethical standards and academic honesty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in the teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline). (Master's degree or higher in Mass Communication, Journalism, Photojournalism, Public Relations or a master's degree or higher and 18 graduate hours in Mass Communication, Journalism, Photojournalism, and Public Relations.)
• One year of demonstrated teaching experience required.
• Official transcript will be required.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Teach students in assigned classes in accordance with course descriptions and/or learning outcomes, the course syllabus, and institutional policies and procedures
• Provide students with a syllabus that includes required institutional policies, course objectives, materials, and methods of evaluation

Institutional Service

• Support the mission and goals of the college and the strategic priorities of the Board

Professional Development

• Maintain knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic discipline or workforce field