Society for Conservation Biology
Full time Faculty Communications - 79717
Society for Conservation Biology, Cottleville, Missouri, us, 63338
Position Overview
Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two‑year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six‑county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state‑of‑the‑art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by “focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life‑long learning within a global society.”
Job Details St. Charles Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the
full‑time Communications Faculty
position to begin
Fall 2026
for the 2026‑2027 academic year. Courses will include general education requirements, Oral Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, Small Group Communication and Argumentation and Debate, as well as other Speech Communication, Mass Communication or Journalism courses as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver instruction, grading, record‑keeping, and compliance with legal and institutional obligations.
Meet all deadlines and use standard software, including the Microsoft Office suite.
Conduct all activities with appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.
Impart expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity in the instruction of communications content to a diverse student population with various learning styles and abilities.
Effectively prepare and present course content, drawing upon disciplinary knowledge, skills, theories, issues, research, and applications to design engaging and effective learning experiences.
Maintain the appropriate number of office hours at convenient times for students.
Provide meaningful feedback and timely responses to students' work and questions.
Meet all division, department, and college deadlines.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance and report attendance as required.
Keep careful grade records throughout the academic term.
Attend scheduled faculty meetings and training sessions.
Perform ongoing student, program, and college assessment activities, including analysis of course assessments, evaluations, and data to engage in continuous improvement to enhance student success, retention, and completion.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Speech Communication, Communication, or Mass Communication.
At least 18 hours of approved coursework in Speech Communication, Communication, or Mass Communication.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Speech Communication, Communication, or Mass Communication.
Community College Teaching Experience.
Demonstrated excellence in online teaching and Quality Matters (QM) certification.
Application Instructions To apply, submit one complete applicant packet containing a cover letter explaining teaching experience and/or philosophy of teaching, a resume/CV, three reference contacts, and a copy of graduate transcripts.
Salary ranges:
Instructor – $59,481
Assistant Professor – $65,523
Associate Professor – $72,032
Rank will be assessed at the time of hire based on years of experience and education according to pre‑determined criteria.
Priority deadline: November 15, 2025. For full consideration, candidates should submit all application materials by November 30, 2025.
St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Details St. Charles Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the
full‑time Communications Faculty
position to begin
Fall 2026
for the 2026‑2027 academic year. Courses will include general education requirements, Oral Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, Small Group Communication and Argumentation and Debate, as well as other Speech Communication, Mass Communication or Journalism courses as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver instruction, grading, record‑keeping, and compliance with legal and institutional obligations.
Meet all deadlines and use standard software, including the Microsoft Office suite.
Conduct all activities with appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.
Impart expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity in the instruction of communications content to a diverse student population with various learning styles and abilities.
Effectively prepare and present course content, drawing upon disciplinary knowledge, skills, theories, issues, research, and applications to design engaging and effective learning experiences.
Maintain the appropriate number of office hours at convenient times for students.
Provide meaningful feedback and timely responses to students' work and questions.
Meet all division, department, and college deadlines.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance and report attendance as required.
Keep careful grade records throughout the academic term.
Attend scheduled faculty meetings and training sessions.
Perform ongoing student, program, and college assessment activities, including analysis of course assessments, evaluations, and data to engage in continuous improvement to enhance student success, retention, and completion.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Speech Communication, Communication, or Mass Communication.
At least 18 hours of approved coursework in Speech Communication, Communication, or Mass Communication.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Speech Communication, Communication, or Mass Communication.
Community College Teaching Experience.
Demonstrated excellence in online teaching and Quality Matters (QM) certification.
Application Instructions To apply, submit one complete applicant packet containing a cover letter explaining teaching experience and/or philosophy of teaching, a resume/CV, three reference contacts, and a copy of graduate transcripts.
Salary ranges:
Instructor – $59,481
Assistant Professor – $65,523
Associate Professor – $72,032
Rank will be assessed at the time of hire based on years of experience and education according to pre‑determined criteria.
Priority deadline: November 15, 2025. For full consideration, candidates should submit all application materials by November 30, 2025.
St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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