Adjunct Communications (Portland, OR)

Part-Time Adjunct Instructors

Klamath Community College is seeking part-time Adjunct Instructors to teach Communication (speech) classes on a term-by-term basis at the Air National Guard Base in Portland, OR. This is a part-time position reports to the Dean of Instruction. Courses are taught face-to-face, hyflex, and/or hybrid during the day or evening and might require utilizing Zoom.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach course materials in accordance with Course Content and Outcome Guides using instructional methodologies appropriate to the audience and the subject; e.g., group discussion, online, technology enhanced delivery and computers.
• Design and deliver supplemental teaching materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning abilities.
• Participate in instructor evaluation and assessment of student academic achievement and demonstrate modification of teaching techniques in accordance with assessment feedback.
• Cultivate a variety of teaching styles in order to provide quality learning experiences to a diverse student population.
• Practices strong written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills to meet all faculty requirements including, but not limited to creating course syllabi, evaluating student progress, grading according to college policy and procedure.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned
• If assigned, this position may require administrative work on grant funded program activities and reporting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the position description satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possesses strong computer skills and commitment to the use of technology in instruction.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally in oral and written formats, including effective presentation skills.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, how to teach AI Literacy.
• Proficiency in general office skills.
• Possess knowledge of a wide range of teaching and learning theory.
• Experience with Canvas LMS preferred.
• Teaching experience in mixed instructional modalities including online, hybrid, hyflex, and face-to-face.
• Previous college teaching experience, preferably in a community college.
• Demonstrated ability to teach students from diverse backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequently moving from stationary sitting positions to standing and walking.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Communication (speech) and have completed at least 20 quarter hours of graduate credit in Communication or related discipline. Or, hold a master's degree in Education or MAT degree and have completed at least 20 quarter hours of graduate credit in Communication or related discipline.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Communication or related discipline.

OTHER

• Need to have or acquire military base access.

Supplemental Information

Salary: Compensation is established by the KCCFA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Initial salary placement is determined according to the negotiated salary schedule and applicable contract provisions.

Open until filled.

It is the policy of Klamath Community College to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.