Adjunct Instructor, Speech Communication

Adjunct Instructor, Speech Communication

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Position Details

Job Title - Adjunct Instructor, Speech Communication

Campus - Metro Locations, IA

Job Number - 26-ADJ61

Employment Date - Fall Semester 2026

Job Category - Adjunct Faculty

Application & Position Contact Information - Anna Conway at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Salary Information - $1,101 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH).

Job Summary - Adjunct Speech Communication Instructor to teach face to face courses for Fall Semester 2026 at Des Moines Metro locations, including the ability to teach at Boone Campus.

Essential Functions - Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications - Master of Speech or Communications or any master's degree with 12 graduate semester credits in Speech Communication. Demonstrated effectiveness working with populations having diverse values, and/or coming from varied cultures and backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications - Teaching experience.

Work Schedule - Face to face courses for Fall Semester 2026.

Posting Date - 03/26/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled - Yes

Nondiscrimination Statement:

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you hold the required Master's degree or any Master's degree plus 12 graduate semester credits in required discipline as specified in the required qualifications? (Open Ended Question)
2. * Are you able to teach face to face courses at DMACC's Boone Campus location along with Des Moines Metro locations?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * How did you learn about this job opening?
   • DMACC Employee Referral
   • Friend/Relative
   • Indeed.com
   • TeachIowa.gov
   • HigherEdJobs
   • CareerBuilder
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn
   • Iowa Workforce Development
   • DMACC Website
   • DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
   • Other
4. * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
   • Yes
   • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Transcript 2
5. Transcript 3