Communication Studies Associate Faculty

Communication Studies Associate Faculty

Communication Studies (formerly Speech) is a discipline that focuses on improving the ability of individuals to communicate effectively in a variety of environments. Students are given a detailed look at how people interact with each other in interpersonal and public settings. EvCC offers introductory courses in Communication Studies, including Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, Intercultural Communication, and Small Group Communication. These courses satisfy core requirements for a number of certificates and degrees.

Title:

Communication Studies Associate Faculty

Salary: $19,015.44/quarter at 100% course load*

Department:
Communication Studies

Reports To:

Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Position Number:
Instructional Associate Faculty

This position is eligible for hybrid work location, per Everett Community College's Telework Policy.

* Courses vary in credits/load. For example, one 5 credit lecture course would be 33.33% course load, or $6,338.42/quarter.

* Please review Appendix D (page 68) of the AFT Contract for full salary information

* Additional compensation may be available for courses that meet high wage / high demand criteria

Teaching

• Foster an equitable, anti-racist, and culturally inclusive learning environment and demonstrate an awareness of the experiences and needs of the current student population
• Develop curriculum, prepare, modify and deliver teaching/learning activities designed to maximize student learning and foster inclusive excellence.
• Teach courses in accordance with the course record, course syllabus, approved student learning objectives, and quarterly course schedules. Design and/or deliver course assignments, learning activities and assessments that enable students to meet the course's stated learning outcomes.
• Develop a current course syllabus using the College's inclusive syllabus template and submit it to the Instruction Office prior to the start of the quarter.
• At the course level, assess student work using appropriate methodologies that promote further learning; at the department or program level; at the program or department level, disaggregate, review and assess student learning outcomes with the goal of continuous improvement and reduction of opportunity gaps.
• Complete summative evaluations of student work during the College's scheduled finals week; submit final grades by the designated deadline.
• Create and maintain department and student records in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Refer students to college services, community agencies and other professionals as appropriate.
• Establish, post, and maintain regularly scheduled office hours for consultation with students.

Continuation of Professional Standards

• Stay current in relevant best practices, emerging topics, and research.

Participation in College Matters

• Complete annual trainings as required by state and federal law and the College as identified by the College. Associate Faculty will be compensated for trainings required by the College.
• Maintain certification and/or licensure required by the College in the performance of the faculty member's assignment.

Optional Duties

• By mutual agreement, compensation may be available for participation in the following:
• Opening week activities, meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Faculty forum.
• Annual graduation ceremony in June.
• Serving on committees.
• Department, division and college meetings and be involved in department, division and college matters.
• Maintain regular office hours for consultation with students.
• Advise students in their course selections, programs, and pathways.

Reassigned Time

• The leadership of the College has the right to assign faculty duties to faculty members.
• Faculty may be assigned non-faculty duties including, but not limited to, administrative functions, leadership of college initiatives, or other specially assigned duties.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree or higher in Communication Studies or related area
• Community College or University-level teaching experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to use a Learning Management System (such as Canvas or Blackboard)
• Knowledge of classroom strategies for effectively facilitating learning for students from diverse backgrounds, including differences in culture, heritage, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, class, and religion
• Asset-based approach when interacting with students, faculty, and staff across the college

Physical Requirements

Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, and telecommunication devices.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports, both in written and audible formats.
• Ability to…