Communication Studies Adjunct

Communication Studies Adjunct Faculty

Salary: $1,000 per credit*

Classification:
Adjunct Faculty

Reports to:

Dean of Social Sciences & Humanities

Olympic College is continuously seeking a part‑time Communication Studies Adjunct Faculty to teach primarily Public Speaking and other numbered CMST & classes. The college offers instruction in Basic Studies—including awarding a high school diploma, GED preparation, and English to Speakers of Other Languages—academic transfer and workforce education degrees and certificates, and four applied baccalaureate degrees.

• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record keeping
• Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities to meet those needs
• Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff and administrators
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required

• Master's degree in Communication Studies or a directly related area from an accredited college or university
• Teaching experience
• Must be available to teach during the day

• PhD in Communication Studies
• College teaching experience

• Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm
• Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career
• Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning‑centered climate
• Demonstrate success in incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals to maintain effective and positive working relationships
• Collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team
• Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services, including use of the College‑approved learning management system
• Uphold Olympic College's values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor visas. Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of employment. Final salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits. This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience.

The salary listed is a range based on per quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE).

Adjunct positions are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter‑by‑quarter basis. Individuals who apply are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon their initial hire. Adjunct faculty must work 50 percent of a full‑time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible.

Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count toward this requirement.

Prior to hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.

To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:
Olympic College online application, resume, cover letter (describe how…