Communication Instructor

Primarily instruction and public service and those forms of research which promote and enhance the College’s commitment to excellence in instruction and which supports the current needs of the students and faculty. Faculty members are responsible to the Dean or Program Manager. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, adviser and facilitator of learning.

• Providing instruction that promotes student competence in the discipline
• Maintaining office hours;
• Student advisement and registration;
• Serving on College committees;
• Developing curriculum;
• Maintaining professional competence;
• Participation in professional development activities.

• Maintain updated course syllabi and provide each student with a written statement of course requirements at the beginning of the semester including texts, course content and competencies and evaluation.
• Prepare course materials; use appropriate teaching techniques including delivering lectures, leading discussions and conducting laboratory demonstrations; and perform other activities, which are related to and meet the requirements of the courses.
• Provide a superior learning environment for students within a variety of teaching modalities including face-to-face, asynchronous online courses, and hybrid classrooms (some hours in-person, some online).
• Conduct evaluations of student performance and assign grades on the basis of such evaluations.
• Maintain records of student attendance and grades according to college and state policy and procedure.
• Maintain posted office hours as required by College policy and procedure and be available for student conferences and tutoring.
• Responsible for the development and revision of course content, textbook/equipment selection, instructional materials and teaching assignments/scheduling.
• Responsible for administering student surveys in classes as prescribed by College procedure and discussing results with Dean or Program Manager.
• Participate in the development and implementation of articulation programs and agreements and promote student participation in such programs.
• Provide students with academic and career advisement and assistance in transferability as appropriate.
• Maintain professional skills and subject expertise through continual study and research in discipline and through involvement in professional organizations.
• Donate academic expertise in the local, state or national community when appropriate to fulfill the community relations goals of the College.
• Serve on faculty, college and/or University and Community College System of North Carolina committees as appropriate.
• Support and encourage college-sponsored activities.
• Learn new guidelines and processes in performing duties and advising students
• Create a student-centered environment
• Work toward operational excellence; continuous improvement of processes
• Implement innovative strategies to meet the needs of students and improve processes
• Interact with co-workers and perform tasks with the highest level of integrity
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and our learning community
• Promote and support HCC’s mission, vision, and values and promote and support coworkers in the most positive manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Master’s degree in communication or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in communication. A willingness to teach public speaking, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, college transfer success (first-year experience), or other courses per candidate’s qualifications. Demonstrated responsibility and effectiveness in providing high-quality instruction. Use of technology to enhance the student learning experience. Above…