Adjunct - Workplace Communication Expert

4 weeks ago

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Kirkwood Community College Full time
About Kirkwood Community College

Kirkwood Community College is a forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. With over 140 majors and programs, we strive to remain affordable and accessible to students from all walks of life. Our campus community values unique perspectives and is committed to providing a convenient, innovative, and visionary education. With 16,000 annual college-credit students, we maintain one of the lowest tuitions in the state, offering over $3 million in scholarships each year.

Job Overview

We are seeking a part-time Workplace Communication faculty member to join our team. As an adjunct instructor, you will have the opportunity to teach Workplace Communication at our Main Campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role offers a strong possibility for additional courses in subsequent semesters, allowing you to grow with our institution.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Effectively organizing and teaching curriculum in accordance with established and/or developed syllabi for our Workplace Communication course.
  • Teaching in various delivery formats, primarily in person.
  • Maintaining current course syllabi for all courses taught.
  • Filing a current copy of the syllabus and providing a course syllabus at the beginning of each term in accordance with department guidelines.
  • Organizing and preparing learning activities for assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi.
  • Evaluating, recording, and sharing student performance and progress on a regular basis, providing timely feedback.
  • Referring students when deemed necessary to other college personnel for more specialized information and assistance.
Performance Expectations

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

  • Represent the college in a positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
  • Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, promoting an environment that embraces differences, supports inclusion, and mitigates equity gaps.
  • Possess the ability to organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities, adjusting teaching techniques accordingly.
  • Prepare for, attend, and facilitate all classes and finals as scheduled.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.
  • Send or submit course syllabi to the office staff at the beginning of each semester.
  • Check rosters to ensure students in your section are registered for your section.
  • Report attendance for financial aid purposes.
  • Respond to students and their work in a civil and timely fashion.
  • Report midterm grades and final grades accurately and by the published deadlines.
  • Respond to staff questions for book orders.
  • Respond to staff and administrative communications about individual students.
  • Respond with data for the department assessment projects.
  • Attend to your Kirkwood email each weekday.
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • A conferred Bachelor's degree by the date of appointment from an accredited institution.
  • Relevant workplace experience.
  • Significant experience with all kinds of workplace communications, including resumes, cover letters, business memos, newsletters, oral presentations, reports, email communications, visual aids, interviewing, and more.
Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is $1,294 per credit hour. Kirkwood Community College offers a wide range of employee benefits. As a valued member of our team, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement plans and paid time off.

Why Kirkwood?

We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout our campus community. We are a convenient, innovative, and visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, we boast 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid, and we offer more than $3 million in scholarships each year.

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