Adjunct Faculty - Communications - North-West College - Southgate

Job Details

Job Location:

South Gate - South Gate, CA 90280

Position Type:
Part-Time

Education Level: Bachelor's

Salary Range: $32.00 - $35.00

Hourly Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Evening

Job Category:
Education

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute and Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 60 years.

SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 60 years.

Our everyday mission is to education students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement.

https://www.success.edu/careers-with-sec/

4 to 16 hours a week as needed on Mon, Tues, Wed or Thur any given day 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The Adjunct Faculty Communications Instructor teaches COM
160 – Communication in support of general education requirements for students enrolled in postsecondary programs. The instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction that promotes effective oral, interpersonal, and professional communication skills while ensuring course content aligns with institutional and accreditation standards.

• Teach assigned Communication (COM
  160) courses in accordance with approved course outlines, objectives, and learning outcomes.
• Deliver engaging instruction using lectures, discussions, presentations, group activities, and assessments.
• Employ varied instructional strategies to support diverse learning styles, including technology-enhanced and online teaching methods.
• Develop, update, and maintain course syllabi, assignments, and instructional materials in compliance with institutional guidelines.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently; provide timely, constructive feedback to support learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate attendance and grade records and submit required reports by established deadlines.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages participation, confidence, and effective communication skills.
• Hold office hours or provide academic support to students as required.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities as assigned.
• Uphold academic integrity and enforce all institutional policies and procedures.

• Experience teaching Communication or related subjects in an educational setting.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses preferred.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle).
• Strong knowledge of oral, interpersonal, group, and professional communication principles.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging, rigorous instruction.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Commitment to student success, equity, and academic excellence.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and academic leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Speech, or a closely related field, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in another discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in Communication or a related field.
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including adult learners and first-generation college students, preferred.