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Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) · 5 months ago

Instructor, Communication – 9/10 Month (Term) - Clarksville

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$40K/yr - $50K/yr

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is seeking an Instructor for a nine-month faculty position responsible for preparing and delivering quality instruction in Communication. The role includes teaching courses, providing academic advising, and engaging in departmental activities to enhance student success.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Teach courses via on-ground, online, hybrid or web-enhanced delivery modes as assigned

Teaching assignments are possible at any campus or site at which NSCC instruction takes place

Within a minimum workweek of 37.5 hours, teach a minimum of 15 hours and hold office hours

Work with Course Leads, Department Chair, and Dean to ensure consistent and equitable student experiences

Utilize the college’s learning management system to provide accurate and updated course materials to students

Submit updated and accurate syllabi prior to the first day of class

Regularly check College email and departmental mailbox

Respond to emails/messages within 24 hours, excluding weekends

Complete all required reports such as attendance, academic notifications, progress reports, grade submissions; administer and return questionnaires and student outcome assessments by the required deadlines

Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the registrar

Provide academic advising to students with an emphasis on retention and success

Remain current in the teaching area(s) through appropriate professional development activities

Actively participate on committees within the Department of Communication, the School of Arts and Humanities, and college-wide committees

Collaborate in building and maintaining relationships within and beyond the institution

Engage in departmental institutional effectiveness activities

Comply with all college and TBR policies and guidelines

Qualification

Master's degree in CommunicationTeaching experienceInstructional delivery modesMicrosoft Office proficiencyCurrent technologies in teachingCommitment to equityCollaborative communication

Required

Master's degree in Communication, Communication Studies, or Speech

Master's degree in another discipline with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Communication, Communication Studies, or Speech

Preferred

Documented experience teaching at the college level

Demonstrated commitment to equity and accessibility

Demonstrated understanding of the community college mission and needs of the student population

Documented experience teaching Introduction to Communication or related courses

Documented experience teaching Communication courses in a variety of modalities including in-person, hybrid, virtual, and asynchronously online

Demonstrated experience incorporating current technologies into teaching

Terminal degree in Communication

Company

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)

TBR - The College System of Tennessee is the state’s largest public higher education system, with 13 community colleges, 23 colleges of applied technology (TCATs) and the online TN eCampus serving approximately 170,000 students.

Founded in 1972