Adjunct Faculty - Communications - North-West College - Southgate

Adjunct Faculty - Communications - North-West College - SouthgateSouth Gate - South Gate, CA 90280OverviewSalary Range $32.00 - $35.00 Hourly Position Type Part-Time Job Shift Evening Education Level Bachelor's Travel Percentage None Category EducationDescriptionSuccess Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute and Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 60 years.SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 60 years.Mission:Our everyday mission is to education students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement.POSITION SUMMARY - 4 to 16 hours a week as needed on Mon, Tues, Wed or Thur any given day 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.The Adjunct Faculty Communications Instructor teaches COM160 – Communication in support of general education requirements for students enrolled in postsecondary programs. The instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction that promotes effective oral, interpersonal, and professional communication skills while ensuring course content aligns with institutional and accreditation standards.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTeach assigned Communication (COM160) courses in accordance with approved course outlines, objectives, and learning outcomes.Deliver engaging instruction using lectures, discussions, presentations, group activities, and assessments.Employ varied instructional strategies to support diverse learning styles, including technology-enhanced and online teaching methods.Develop, update, and maintain course syllabi, assignments, and instructional materials in compliance with institutional guidelines.Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently; provide timely, constructive feedback to support learning outcomes.Maintain accurate attendance and grade records and submit required reports by established deadlines.Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages participation, confidence, and effective communication skills.Hold office hours or provide academic support to students as required.Participate in faculty meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities as assigned.Uphold academic integrity and enforce all institutional policies and procedures.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSExperience teaching Communication or related subjects in an educational setting.Experience teaching online or hybrid courses preferred.Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle).Strong knowledge of oral, interpersonal, group, and professional communication principles.Ability to design and deliver engaging, rigorous instruction.Strong classroom management, organizational, and time-management skills.Commitment to student success, equity, and academic excellence.Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and academic leadership.QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in Communication, Speech, or a closely related field, ORBachelor's degree in another discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in Communication or a related field .Prior postsecondary teaching experience preferred.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Experience working with diverse student populations, including adult learners and first-generation college students, preferred. Success Education Colleges