Communications Faculty

Title:

Communications Faculty

Agency:
Patrick & Henry Community College

Location:

Martinsville - 690

FLSA:
Exempt

Hiring Range: $61,500-$66,500

Full Time or Part Time:
Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Patrick & Henry Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution committed to student success, lifelong learning, and enrichment of the quality of life in the region it serves. Serving Martinsville, Henry County, Patrick County, and the southern portion of Franklin County, P&HCC is a comprehensive open-door institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Patrick & Henry offers 29 associate degree programs, 12 certificate programs and 38 career studies certificate programs. The college also delivers a variety of nontraditional programs such as customized workforce development training, industry-recognized certifications, developmental and transitional programs, and courses for personal enrichment.

Organizational Objectives:

P&HCC staff members work with a student population that reflects the population of Virginia. This work stands to ensure the economic mobility of all people in our service region. Knowledge and understanding of specific needs of all students and a commitment to helping each attain educational success are critical responsibilities of our institution. P&HCC continuously strives to provide students and staff with a positive environment that is welcoming and encourages connectivity through intentional behaviors that influence our campus culture and eliminates barriers to student success.

Caring Campus is a collective effort to make students and employees feel welcome and connected to our college by instilling uplifting behaviors such as wearing name tags, warmly connecting students to necessary personnel, and openly engaging with students.

Position Summary:

Patrick & Henry Community College is seeking a professional and team-oriented individual committed to the mission of the comprehensive community college with the demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population, including adult learners, traditional students, dual enrollment students, and at-risk students. The successful candidate will teach Communications to this diverse student population. Additionally, the successful candidate will assist with retention strategies, maintain a professional attitude toward teaching and professional relationships, ensure compliance with all policies and procedures of the College and the Virginia Community College System, create a student-oriented learning environment, evaluate student learning in assigned courses, advise students, and demonstrate a genuine interest in the general welfare of all students.

Instructors are responsible for specified hours of student engagement and attending faculty, division, and committee meetings. Responsibilities may include work during the day and/or evening teaching classes for students, as well as providing instruction to online students. Other duties include but are not limited to:

* Mentoring adjunct faculty as appropriate by sharing information, advice, and materials.

* Reviewing curriculum of courses and programs and revising and updating course content as necessary.

* Executing attendant responsibilities for all assigned classes, for all committee designations, and for all other activities agreed upon between the faculty member and administration.

Minimum Qualifications:

* A master's degree in communications (or closely related field) or a master's degree with 18 credit hours in communications is required.

* Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.

* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (through oral and written communication) with students, colleagues, and other constituencies.

* Ability to use appropriate instructional technology and to conform to digital accessibility requirements.

* Transcripts are required as part of the application process for any college coursework. If you do not provide unofficial or official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate course work, you will be disqualified.

Additional Considerations: