Adjunct, Communications

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Are you passionate about helping students become confident, effective communicators? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking an Adjunct Communication Instructor to teach Introduction to Communication (COMM 101) and create engaging learning experiences that help students strengthen communication skills they can use in school, work, and everyday life.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to teach in face-to-face, hybrid, or online environments while using innovative, student-centered teaching strategies to support CWI’s diverse community of learners.

At CWI, adjunct faculty play an important role in creating accessible, high-quality learning experiences that support student achievement. As an Adjunct Communication Instructor, you’ll help students develop essential communication skills while contributing your expertise and unique teaching approach to a collaborative academic environment.

• Teach assigned COMM 101 courses in accordance with course descriptions and established curriculum
• Deliver engaging instruction using a variety of teaching methodologies, including lectures, group activities, individual instruction, technology-enhanced learning, and distance education
• Explore innovative and inclusive instructional approaches that engage students with different backgrounds, experiences, and learning needs
• Meet scheduled classes promptly and communicate schedule changes through appropriate college channels
• Maintain established office hours and provide students with appropriate instructional support

• Utilize established learning outcomes and assessment measures to evaluate student achievement
• Monitor and document student progress while maintaining accurate academic records
• Provide timely feedback that supports student learning and academic success
• Meet institutional deadlines related to grading, records, and other instructional responsibilities
• Participate in instructional evaluation processes and continuous improvement efforts

• Create a welcoming and student-centered classroom environment
• Demonstrate understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and educational experiences of community college students
• Encourage student participation, collaboration, and meaningful discussion
• Support students in developing communication skills that contribute to their academic, professional, and personal success
• Utilize the college’s Learning Management System (LMS) to post course materials, announcements, office hours, grades, and other instructional information
• Incorporate instructional technology where appropriate to enhance student engagement and learning
• Maintain proficiency with email, internet, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and other instructional technologies

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth and development
• Follow departmental and college policies, procedures, and instructional expectations
• Read, understand, and adhere to the Social and Behavioral Sciences Letter of Teaching Appointment
• Collaborate professionally with faculty, staff, and department leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Courses may be offered face-to-face, hybrid, or online
• Teaching assignments may be scheduled Monday through Friday during the day or evening, as well as Saturdays
• Instructors may be assigned courses at any CWI campus location
• Course assignments and schedules are based on departmental and enrollment needs