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Del Mar College - Corporate Services

ADJUNCT - MASS COMMUNICATIONS (ADJUNCT POOL)

Del Mar College - Corporate Services, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, 78417

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Posting Number: PT1605 Job Title: ADJUNCT - MASS COMMUNICATIONS (ADJUNCT POOL) Department: Communications, Languages and Reading Position Type: Faculty Employment Status: Adjunct Salary: Adjunct Stipend Open Date: 04/29/2021 Close Date: Open Until Filled Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need, and maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community. Courses may include online courses and/or dual-credit/early college classes. Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree with a minimum of (18) graduate hours in the discipline. Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline provided to insure course content and objectives are met. Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students. Successful college teaching experience is required. Successful experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction. Preferred Qualifications

Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds. Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success. Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities. Experience teaching college level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas). Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must reside in the state of Texas and be eligible to work in the United States. This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Job Duties

Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the field of Communications. Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes. Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work. Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning. Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures. Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students’ work and the possibility of improvement. Assist in academic advising of declared majors. Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction. Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials. Assist with marketing programs and recruiting students. Participate in the self-evaluation process. Establish goals and objectives which may include personal and professional development plans in consultation with the department chair. Maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development/engagement activities. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community. Note: This description retains the essential information from the original posting while using proper, accessible formatting.

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