Adjunct Instructor, Speech Communication

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1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications.
2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Job Title

Campus

Job Number

Job Number 26-ADJ
61

Employment Date

Employment Date Fall Semester 2026

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty

Application & Position Contact Information

Anna Conway at alconway.

Salary Information

$1,101 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH).

Adjunct Speech Communication Instructor to teach face to face courses for Fall Semester 2026 at Des Moines Metro locations, including the ability to teach at Boone Campus.

Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Master of Speech or Communications or any master’s degree with 12 graduate semester credits in Speech Communication.
Demonstrated effectiveness working with populations having diverse values, and/or coming from varied cultures and backgrounds.

Teaching experience.

Face to face courses for Fall Semester 2026.

03/26/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you hold the required Master’s degree or any Master’s degree plus 12 graduate semester credits in required discipline as specified in the required qualifications?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you able to teach face to face courses at DMACC's Boone Campus location along with Des Moines Metro locations?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you learn about this job opening?
  • DMACC Employee Referral
  • Friend/Relative
  • Teach Iowa.gov
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Career Builder
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Linked In
  • Iowa Workforce Development
  • DMACC Website
  • DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
  • Other
• * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)