Assistant Professor Communications; COMM

## Assistant Professor Communications (COMM)
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Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, NM:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
October 21, 2026 (28 days left to apply):
JR111859
** Compensation:
** Minimum starting salary based on education:
Master’s degree: $55,430.00  Master’s +45: $58,180.00  Doctorate: $60,930.00    Final salary to commencurate with education, experience and other aplicable factors.
Instructions to Applicants: A complete application package must include the following required documents. Please upload documents to the Resume Drop Box section of your application. Incomplete application packages will not be reviewed.
- CV/ Resume *  - Unofficial Transcripts
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy     
* Your CV must fully document your experience and include the following information:
For full-time faculty experience:
- Month and year the position(s) began and ended    For non-teaching relevant experience:
- Job title
- Description of duties and responsibilities
- The number of hours worked per week.
- Month and year the position(s) began and ended.
For adjunct faculty experience:
- Year, semester(s), course title, and credit hours    Incomplete information will not be considered in the calculation of relevant experience. Applicants wishing to receive credit for non-teaching relevant experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications or experience.
** Compensation Type:
** Salary
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* Employment Type:

** Regular
* * FLSA:
** Exempt
* * Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Position Summary
** The expected start date for this position is Spring 2027. Screening of candidates will begin in mid October 2026.
Teaches 30 pay hours per year of assigned classes and performs instructional duties in diverse learning environments. Responsibilities will include designing and preparing course assignments and assessments both in class and online, grading and tracking student work, and assessing student placement. Maintaining scheduled office hours, meeting with students and providing academic advisement to students in Communication and related areas. Provides mentoring and guidance to adjunct faculty and assist with student conferences.
It is expected that faculty maintain current professional standards and practices, as well as attend committee/department meetings, and support the mission of SFCC and the School of Liberal Arts. Must be committed to serving a diverse college community.
** Duties & Responsibilities
*** Teaches up to 15 pay hours each semester (fall and spring semesters)/30 pay hours per year;
* Provides classroom and online instruction in Communications;
* Conducts assigned classes in accordance with approved course syllabi;
* Creates and maintains effective, student-centered, learning environments;
* Advises students concerning academic achievement and learning goals; assists students with enrollment, registration and navigating systems;
* Works with Counseling/Accessibility Services and the Tutoring Center, making referrals as necessary;
* Acquaints students with course content, requirements, grading procedures, and attendance policy;
* Maintains student records regarding grades, coursework, degree plans and petitions to graduate;
* Maintains and submits up-to-date course outlines, syllabi and assessment materials;
* Submits required reports by deadlines;
* Seeks ways to improve instruction, keeping abreast of professional education developments;
* Maintains approved schedule of office hours;
* Participates in curriculum development;
* Creates curriculum and assessment instruments employing multiple assessment techniques;
* Integrates appropriate…