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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Communication Instructor- Part-time Adjunct Pool

Bakersfield, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$66/hr - $66/hr

Kern Community College District is seeking applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors in communication. The successful applicant will provide instruction in various communication courses including public speaking and interpersonal communication, and may teach at different campus sites and through various teaching methodologies.

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Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in public speaking, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, and small group communication

This assignment may also include opportunities to teach rhetoric, argumentation, persuasion, organizational communication, leadership, and health communication

This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, and using multiple teaching methodologies

All communication courses at Bakersfield College are taught using face-to-face, in-class instruction

Qualification

Public speakingCommunication studiesInterpersonal communicationCurriculum developmentAssessment of learning outcomesDiversity sensitivityTechnologyWritten communication

Required

Master's in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication or organizational communication

Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in drama/ theater arts, mass communication or English

The equivalent

A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions

Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population

Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals

Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities

Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency

Ability to assess student learning outcomes

Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program

Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission