Adjunct - Speech Communication

Job Title

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Pay is $1,314 per credit hour.

Kirkwood Community College is seeking part-time Communication faculty members to teach Fundamentals of Oral Communication beginning in the Fall 2026 semester (8/24/26–12/11/26). We are looking for instructors to teach in person at Benton High School as well as at Kirkwood's Main Campus in Cedar Rapids.

This hiring pool is intended to support Fall 2026 instructional needs, with a strong likelihood of additional teaching opportunities in Spring 2027 and future semesters based on departmental needs and instructor availability.

Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available.

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

• Teach Fundamentals of Oral Communication courses in alignment with departmental learning outcomes, established curriculum, and approved course syllabi.
• Create an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes student success, communication skill development, and active participation.
• Prepare and deliver effective instruction using a variety of teaching strategies and instructional technologies appropriate for college and concurrent enrollment students.
• Organize and maintain course materials, assignments, grades, and communication through the College's learning management systems and instructional platforms.
• Evaluate student learning through speeches, presentations, discussions, written work, and other course assessments, while providing timely, constructive, and meaningful feedback.
• Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, grades, and progress reporting, in accordance with college policies and deadlines.
• Communicate professionally and responsively with students, faculty, staff, high school partners, and college administrators.
• Support student retention and success by referring students to appropriate campus resources and support services when needed.
• Maintain current course syllabi and instructional materials for all assigned courses.
• Participate in required professional development activities as appropriate for adjunct faculty.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

• A conferred Master's degree by date of appointment from an accredited institution with:
• At least 12 graduate hours in a combination of Speech, Communication, English, Drama/Theater, Homiletics, Linguistics, Mass Media, Speech, Pathology, or Rhetoric. At least 18 graduate hours in a combination of Speech, Communication, English, Drama/Theater, Homiletics, Linguistics, Mass Media, Speech, Pathology, or Rhetoric coursework.
• At least 6 of the 18 graduate hours must be in Speech or Communication.

• Previous teaching experience at a community college or in concurrent/dual-enrollment…