Communication Studies, Part-Time Faculty

Communication Studies, Part-Time Faculty

Location:

Bellevue College

The Communication Studies Department is in need of a part-time human communication instructor to teach various courses such as:

• CMST&101:
  Introduction to Communication
• CMST
  280:
  Intercultural Communication
• CMST
  250:
  Communication in a Diverse Workplace, and/or
• CMST
  252:
  Communication in a Diverse Healthcare Workplace

We are in need of a faculty member to teach in-person and possibly online during the  Academic Year (starting in the Fall Quarter). We will also hold CVs for 18 months in the event of future staffing needs. A successful candidate will have experience successfully teaching at the college level, demonstrate the ability to teach students with varying needs, and must hold (at minimum) a Master's degree in Speech, Communication, Intercultural Communication, Communication Studies, or Speech Communication.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Adjunct Professor is typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment. Quarterly remuneration for 5-credit lecture class is $6,418.75 - $7,824.66. Compensation is prorated based on type and duration of assignments. Individuals newly hired to Adjunct Professor group at the college are placed at the minimum rate per union bargaining agreement.

Certain positions may also be eligible for assignment/project-based additional compensation, including a High Demand Stipend up to $8,350 annually, prorated based on the discipline and duration of the assignment. All additional compensations are subject to change depending on funding and negotiated agreement.

Generous benefits for eligible employees is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc. Eligible employees are faculty who work a combined load of at least 50% at Bellevue College and other Washington State public institutions of higher education for two consecutive quarters are eligible for health and dental insurance at the start of the second consecutive quarter.

In addition to teaching, faculty maintains office hours and may participate in department and college activities. This position is represented by the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE) union.

About The College

Bellevue College is a vibrant, student-centered institution located just 10 miles east of Seattle. Serving one of the most diverse student populations in Washington - we are proud to reflect the global community we serve.

As an employer, Bellevue College is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. We believe that our faculty and staff are essential partners in fulfilling our mission, and we prioritize professional growth, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do. Employees at Bellevue College benefit from opportunities to expand their skills, contribute to meaningful work that changes lives, and engage in a community that is deeply committed to inclusion.

We are dedicated to creating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive, and where the contributions of every employee help shape both the success of our students and the vitality of the region. At Bellevue College, you will find a community that supports your goals, values your voice, and celebrates your impact.

About the Department

The Communication Studies Department is part of the Arts & Humanities Division at Bellevue College. We offer courses in 3 main areas of the field: human communication & rhetoric, mass media & journalism, and film studies.

Essential Functions

• Teach at least one 5-credit lecture course. Class size ranges from 28-32 students.
• Teach communication studies courses spanning the department offerings as assigned.
• Teach in face-to-face settings and/or asynchronous virtual settings (for hybrid and online courses).
• Prepare course materials, including varied assessments of student knowledge.
• Design and facilitate…