Communication Faculty

Overview

Primary Responsibility

Full time faculty positions begin in July 2026 with a 30-credit hour (170 day contract per Board Policy 4.12) teaching load annually. The successful candidate will teach communications courses, including but not limited to Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, and Group Communication. This position provides general education requirements within Associate's and Bachelor's programs and supports concurrent enrollment for local high school students.

Courses will be taught in various modalities including online, virtual classroom, in person, and hybrids.

Teaching responsibilities expected of all faculty include teaching the course load as assigned, evaluating courses and assessing student learning, meeting established course, program and learning outcomes, complying with guidelines and policies, maintaining office hours per established standards, developing rapport with students, and assisting with advising, orientation and registration activities. CMC Faculty are expected to engage in service activities such as campus and college committees, participation in relevant projects, mentoring peers, assisting with assessment activities, program review, student organization, recruiting and retention.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards):
Qualified candidates must be credentialed to teach in this program, or eligible to be credentialed. Examples of ideal qualifications include:

Master's Degree in Communication, or a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Communications. A minimum of one-year, full-time teaching experience or the equivalent (30 credit hours) as an adjunct faculty member. Higher education teaching experience preferred. Experience needed in a variety of teaching delivery modes including in person, hybrid, synchronous online, and asynchronous online; excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility and collegiality are essential.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

To Apply: Please submit the required letter of interest, resume, list of three professional references, and transcripts. To be considered for a full-time faculty position, transcripts must be included with application material. Please do not send official transcripts; please use copies for application purposes. CMC is an EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.

Salary range: $79,902.51 - $97,321.19 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience.

Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Position anticipated to close on September 26, 2025, or until filled.

Essential Duties

The following responsibilities and activities are listed to maintain consistency in applying expectations and aligning job duties with evaluation and promotion procedures.

Teaching responsibilities expected of all faculty include teaching the course load as assigned, evaluating courses and assessing student learning, meeting established course, program and learning outcomes, complying with guidelines and policies, maintaining office hours per established standards,…