Communications Instructor

COMMUNICATIONS INSTRUCTOR

Reports to:

Division Chair/Dean/Director Organizational Unit:

Faculty Salary Range:

$44,250 - $75,000 (See Negotiated Agreement) This position reports to the appropriate academic supervisor and is responsible for providing effective classroom instruction. Duties include, but are not limited to: Essential Functions Provide premiere quality service to all constituencies of the College. Engage in continuous quality improvement and professional development. Duties and Responsibilities 30 credit hours of teaching (or the equivalent as determined by the Administration) per academic year. Provide teaching services at various sites as established by the administration, including but not limited to the Chanute campus, Ottawa campus, Chanute High School, Online, and Hybrid modalities. Along with fellow instructors in the discipline create, improve, and manage course content and curriculum including, but not limited to, syllabi and course textbooks. Fully utilize the college learning management system including regular grade updates, attendance records, and electronic course materials, and on-time grade submission. Fully utilize NCCC's Student Learning Outcome Assessment System at the course, program, and general education level and at the co-curricular level where appropriate. Offer input to supervisor regarding class schedule. Participate in all in-service educational programs designed for professional growth. Attend all meetings called for faculty by the Administration. Fully participate in up to two college committees or other duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer. Fully participate in the departmental budgeting, purchasing, and inventorying process. Fulfill the instructor professional development requirements found in the Negotiated Agreement. Attend commencement exercises. Participate actively in the student-advising program. Post and hold a minimum of ten office hours for student consultation. Spend a minimum of 31.5 hours per week at an assigned site not including the lunch hour along with 3.5 hours of off-campus work. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor with the approval of the Chief Academic Officer. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Organizing and coordinating skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Excellent computer skills. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports. Ability to plan and evaluate programs. Ability to appropriately exercise independent initiative and judgment. Willingness and ability to work as a member of a team. Education and Experience Meets Higher Learning Commission Instructor Qualification requirements. 3-5 years' experience in community college instruction and/or discipline-specific work history preferred, such as: Interpersonal Communication, Fundamentals of Speech, Introduction to Mass Communication, etc. Valid driver's license required, with the ability to be insured by the institution's insurance carriers Working Conditions Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Typically no or very limited physical effort required. Some travel between work sites may be required. Ability to lawfully operate and/or drive a motor vehicle during the course of employment is required Background and Motor Vehicle/Driving Record Checks All employees are subject to the Neosho County Community College Background and Motor Vehicle/Driving Record Checks policy maintained by Human Resources at all times during the course of their employment.

Application:

Please submit a letter of application, resume with names and phones numbers of five references unofficial transcripts, and employment application to: Human Resources Director, Communications Instructor, Neosho County Community College, 800 West 14th Street, Chanute, KS 66720 or Email to hr@neosho.edu . Employment application available at www.neosho.edu/careers . Review of applications begins upon receipt. NCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Non-Discrimination The current non-discrimination policy can be found at: http://www.neosho.edu/Portals/0/Policies/Employee/Personnel/Non-discrimination.pdf