Instructor, Communications (Part-Time)

About COA:
College of The Albemarle, located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is the state's first community college, founded in 1961. We strive to transform lives by inspiring and empowering individuals and communities of our seven-county service area. Through our four locations, we provide quality college transfer and career and technical education to residents in northeast North Carolina.

Description

College of The Albemarle welcomes applications from individuals interested in an adjunct (part-time) Instructor, Communications position. Part-time and/or substitute instructor appointments are made on a semester-by-semester and/or as needed basis. Positions are not benefit eligible. The candidate should have the ability to accommodate a flexible working schedule and limited travel within the service area. This job posting will serve as a pool of applicants from which the hiring manager may consult as needs arise.
Applicants must complete the online application in its entirety, including an unofficial copy of their college transcript.
Applications will remain active for 12 months.
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The role of the Part-Time Instructor, Communications is to provide knowledge in his/her field of expertise and to promote various student-centered learning activities that will stimulate an interest in critical thinking and a desire for life-long learning. Various teaching strategies, learning styles, and delivery methods, including new technology systems, will be utilized to reach this goal.
The Part-Time Instructor, Communications receives supervision from the Department Chair, English and Communications.

Examples of Duties

• Prepares, teaches and evaluates assigned instructional courses.
• Updates course syllabi to reflect changes.
• Develops supplemental teaching materials to augment courses.
• Implements new teaching strategies as appropriate.
• Evaluates textbooks for relevancy, quality and currency, making recommendations as necessary per established policy.
• Maintains accurate records of students' attendance and performance.
• Submits reports in accurate and timely manner.
• Adheres to assigned teaching load/hours.
• Integrates new technology in instructional delivery methods.
• Supplies information/data for the annual department budget based on stated goals.
• Adheres to/enforces policies and procedures related to academic area.
• Keeps students advised of their progress in class.
• Writes letters of recommendations for students on request if appropriate.
• Stays abreast of new developments and changes in academic field.
• Adheres to college's policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Master's degree with a concentration in Communications or master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours of Communications from a regionally accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The community college system and its mission.
• COA's mission, and have a commitment to it.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Use computers and multi-media technology.
• Effectively use computer software and web-based resources.
• Use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning.
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential.
• Perform normal duties with minimal supervision.

College of The Albemarle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our region. In striving to create and sustain a welcoming learning community for all members, employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, disability, age or political affiliation.
Employment with College of The Albemarle is contingent upon the satisfactory results of background and reference checks.

College of The Albemarle does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $34.80 per hour