Adjunct, Communications

Stark State College seeks a passionate, dedicated part-time instructor to join our Communications, Humanities, and Reading Department. The successful candidate will contribute to the college's commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community engagement. Who We Are: The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. The result is success for both our employees and our students. You'll be a Great Fit if: If you look forward to using innovative teaching methodologies to foster a collaborative learning environment, you will fit right in. Typical Responsibilities Include: - Effectively communicate course objectives, requirements, and expectations to students using weekly announcements. - Facilitate interactive and dynamic discussions while fostering a collaborative learning environment. - Utilize appropriate technologies and online platforms to deliver course content and engage students effectively. - Provide timely and constructive feedback on assignments, papers, and classwork to guide student learning and success. - Maintain regular and consistent communication with students through online channels, such as email and discussion forums. - Ensure adherence to the course syllabus, academic policies, and established curriculum guidelines. - Assess and evaluate student performance, including grading assignments, exams, and other assessments in a timely manner. - Collaborate with other faculty members and participate in departmental meetings as required. - Provide support and guidance to students, addressing their academic needs and concerns promptly. - Complete all required institutional training and maintain regular communication by checking and responding to email consistently.

Required Qualifications

Include: - Master’s degree in communication or related discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in Communication. - Experience in college-level teaching is strongly preferred. - Must be able to develop and implement innovative approaches to the learning environment. - Must possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to function effectively and productively on team-based initiatives is critical. - Ability to use technology, including MS Office programs and internet-delivered materials, is required. In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates, Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools, such as Humanly (formerly Qualifi) and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process. - Humanly (formerly Qualifi) is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster – allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant. - Checking candidates’ references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. - SkillSurvey Reference®, a cloud-based, data-driven solution allows us to access relevant feedback from references provided by our candidates. The chosen references receive job-specific surveys on at least 26 critical behaviors and skills. These behavioral competencies have been scientifically studied and have been shown to correlate with work outcomes. Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. E-Verify is an electronic system used to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. This process will be conducted in accordance with I-9 verification and will be done promptly upon hire for all incoming employees. To understand what E-Verify is and how it works please visit E-Verify. Please note: Candidates selected for employment must either reside in Ohio or be willing to relocate to Ohio. Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to [email protected].