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Adjunct Assistant Professor, Communication Studies

Employer
Johnson County Community College
Location
Overland Park

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Faculty Jobs
Professional Fields, Communication & Journalism
Position Type
Adjunct
Employment Type
Part Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details



Johnson County Community College

Position Title
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Communication Studies


Department
Academic Affairs



Position Type
Adjunct Faculty, Exempt


Number of openings
3



Work Schedule, Hours per week
Varies, Varies hours per week



Position Grade
AJCR



Pay Range
Competitive Rate of Pay (actual pay depends on qualifications)



Location
Overland Park Main Campus



Benefits Category
No benefits

JCCC Benefits Information



Job Summary
Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Johnson County Community College is seeking qualified applicants for part-time teaching assignments in the Communication Studies Department beginning fall 2022. Instructors are needed for teaching on-campus, face-to-face classes. The biggest need is for morning and early afternoon classes. Classes may include Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Personal Communication and Workplace Skills. Candidates must have the ability to use the Canvas LMS for syllabus and grades.



Required Qualifications
Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in Communication Studies, Communication, Speech or Speech Communication is required.
Computer literacy including ability to communicate, develop teaching materials and enter grades electronically
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students, colleagues, staff, supervisors and community
Demonstrated strong teaching ability
One or more years of college teaching experience in the Communication Studies discipline


Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Communication Studies, Communication, Speech or Speech Communication
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the teaching mission of a comprehensive community college preferred
Community College teaching experience




Required application documents
Resume

Cover Letter

Transcripts

Teaching Philosophy



Disclosures
Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. JCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email hr@jccc.edu.

For a summary of all disclosures (Background Check, Clery Act, ADA, EOE, etc.) refer to the links on our Careers Page.


To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/494775/adjunct-assistant-professor-communication-studies







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Working at Johnson County Community College

With more than 34,000 students enrolled in credit and continuing education classes each semester, Johnson County Community College is the state's third largest institution of higher education and the largest of its 19 community colleges.

JCCC offers a full range of undergraduate credit courses that form the first two years of most college curricula. The college has more than 100 transfer agreements with area colleges and universities that ensure admittance to specific programs such as business, engineering and education. JCCC students are able to begin their first two years of a four-year degree program here and complete that degree on schedule.

In addition, more than 50 one- and two-year career and certificate programs prepare students to enter the job market in high-employment fields. The college maintains extensive student support services such as computer labs, math labs, a writing center and a learning center.

JCCC’s continuing education program is the largest, most comprehensive in the Kansas City area. Through the Center for Business and Technology, participants can take courses in management and computer application or seminars and workshops that lead to professional certification and licensure. Personal enrichment classes, on topics ranging from gardening to money management, are also offered, while nationally and internationally performing and visual artists appear in the performance spaces and Gallery of Art in JCCC’s Carlsen Center.

The campus, centrally located in the county on 234 acres, opened in 1972. There are 18 major buildings on campus. Currently under construction are the Regnier Center and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.

JCCC’s full-time faculty and staff numbers about 875. Another 1,800 people work as adjunct faculty or part-time staff. Most faculty members have master’s degrees, and many have or are earning doctorates.

JCCC returns about $2.70 to the community for every tax dollar it collects. The college's total tangible economic impact on the community is more than $182 million annually.

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