frederick community college
faculty member, communicationsfrederick,md21705
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Requisition Number AS802P Job Title Faculty Member, Communications Pay Rate $63,471 - $69,818 annually Position Type Faculty Full-Time Position Summary
Position Summary:
Faculty members in the Communication program report to the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of Liberal Arts, and collaborate with the Communication, Art, and Languages department in the creation of a premier, student-centered learning environment accessible to individual learners with diverse educational needs and goals. The Communication faculty member is expected to teach fifteen (15) credits per semester in courses related to communication studies, communication theory, and public speaking. The faculty member is expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in curriculum and co-curricular planning, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement in student achievement in and out of the classroom, and contribute to the advancement and overall welfare of the College community. The Communication faculty member will utilize varying styles, approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
* Teach core introductory general education and advanced courses in Communication.
* Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant pedagogical and scholarly tools available.
* Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
* Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of critical communication skills.
* Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
* Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
* Engage in activities which enhance the College's relationship to the community.
* Provide service to the College and community to support and to enhance the College mission.
* Serve on committees and participate in department meetings.
* Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy by actively participating in professional organizations at the state, regional, and national levels and by engaging in other professional development opportunities.
* Carry out faculty duties and responsibilities as detailed in the Employee Handbook and Faculty Addendum.
* Appreciate and articulate the value of a strong general education program and use that framework to mentor adjunct faculty members and students.
* Serve as a resource for transfer credit related questions and explanations of transfer credit evaluations as they pertain to Communication and the implications for degree completion.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications
* Master's Degree in Communication or related field (e.g. Media Relations, Mass Communication, Rhetorical Studies, Strategic Communication, Marketing)
* One (1) year or 15 (fifteen) credits hours of college teaching experience
Desired Qualifications
* Earned Ph.D. in Communication, with graduate coursework in Media Relations, Digital and Social Media, Mass Communication, Intercultural Communication, Rhetorical Studies or related discipline taught in the field of Communication
* Two (2) years or twenty-four (24) credit hours of college teaching experience
* Evidence of teaching speech, conflict management, communication theory, mass communication, or career communication
* Evidence of engagement in professional academic association(s)
* Ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multi-cultural workplace
* Evidence of service and engagement outside of the classroom
* Experience or interest in alternative instructional models related to both classroom instruction and online learning
Work Schedule
Schedule determined according to course necessity. Courses are offered days, evenings, or online
Full/Part Time Full Time Telework Eligible? No Essential Personnel? No
Posting Detail Information
Job Posted Date 10/25/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes For Best Consideration 11/15/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.
For best consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2024. Review of applications after this date is not guaranteed.
A full list of FCC benefits can be found here: https://benefitguides.psafinancial.com/view/563817862/
FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more! Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.
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