Part time Faculty: Communication Studies

Lakeland Community College invites qualified candidates to submit their application as an expression of interest in future teaching position openings which may include daytime, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid (on-campus and online combination) classes Locations may include main campus, online, or at alternate locations, including classes at local high schools which are Lakeland’s College Credit Plus partners.

Courses: We need qualified adjuncts to teach basic courses in Communication Studies.  The following courses are commonly offered each semester.  Please indicate your preferences when applying.

• COMM 1000 – Effective Public Speaking (3 units of load)

Course Description: This course introduces students to the essential strategies and techniques employed by effective public speakers. The course covers strategic audience adaptation throughout the communication process. It provides suggestions for improving speeches in all facets, including invention, organization, style, and delivery. The course emphasizes the critical analysis of the effective and ineffective practices of historical, cultural, and contemporary speakers. It also provides opportunities for students to gain practical experiences in the art of self-expression.

• COMM 1100 – Effective Interpersonal Communications (3 units of load)

Course Description: This introductory course helps students become better communicators and prepares them to cope with everyday problems in face-to-face communication involving family, friends, fellow students, and co-workers. It emphasizes roles, skills, strategies, and activities that help students to develop effective interpersonal relationships. Lectures, discussions, and exercises enable students to critically assess the impact that gender, culture, perception, conflict, self-disclosure, listening, language, non-verbal expression, and emotions have on interpersonal communication transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in Communication Studies or closely related field (either as part of the degree or additional work beyond the degree).

• Preferred: Master’s degree in Communication Studies, or closely related field, and experience teaching college-level courses at a community college.  The ability to integrate technology into instruction and develop hybrid or online courses is a plus.

COMPENSATION: Part-time faculty earn $792/unit of load.  Please visit our website to review Lakeland’s Benefits for Adjunct Faculty, including information on paid leave, professional development, partial fee waiver, employee assistance program and more.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:

1. Complete all questions in the application*
2. Attach a cover letter and current resume
3. Attach an unofficial transcript documenting the required educational qualifications

Applications will be accepted year-round and reviewed by the respective department chair and dean when a teaching position becomes available.  Your application materials will be stored in our applicant tracking system and reviewed on an as needed basis if you meet the minimum qualifications for teaching in this discipline.  Please contact the Human Resources Department with any questions. See email address included on our Human Resources website.

*To avoid difficulties when submitting your application, be sure your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) is updated to the latest version and allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and work on it later.

Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer. We have a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seek a broad spectrum of candidates and will not unlawfully discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, ancestry, veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status, age, or familial status. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. If your disability requires special accommodations to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575