Faculty - Communication (174 Days) | Kirkwood Community College

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA | United States

Job description

JOB GOAL:

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The faculty member will play a pivotal role in nurturing student learning by delivering dynamic coursework within the Kirkwood undergraduate speech/communication curriculum. This role involves a teaching load of five courses per semester, encompassing both online and face-to-face classes across various locations, including the main campus in Cedar Rapids and regional centers. Teaching assignments are designated by the dean. The faculty member will be responsible for comprehensive evaluation and reporting of student performance and progress in alignment with departmental, divisional, and college policies. Additionally, the candidate is expected to be active in curriculum assessment to enhance student learning within the discipline, the Liberal Arts program, and the broader college community. Participation in service activities and non-teaching activities that contribute professional expertise to departmental, Liberal Arts program, and college-wide initiatives is also required. The faculty member will be committed to achieving the goals and objectives outlined in an individualized Professional Preparation Plan as part of the College's Quality Faculty Plan.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively organize and teach courses in communication, including Fundamentals of Oral Communication and Public Speaking in accordance with established and/or developed syllabi.
• Use varied delivery formats and methods to teach across locations and modalities according to assigned work schedules.
• Evaluate, record, and share student performance and progress on a regular basis, adhering to departmental and college policies.
• Maintain current course syllabi for all courses taught, filing a current copy at the beginning of each term with the department.
• Conduct a minimum of five established office hours each week to provide academic support and guidance to students.
• Make appropriate student referrals to other college personnel, such as the dean, counselor, and Financial Aid, as necessary for specialized information and assistance.
• Attend discipline, departmental, and division meetings to contribute to the academic community and stay informed of relevant developments.
• Ensure compliance with required trainings as designated by the dean.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to the overall success of the department and college.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment by welcoming, valuing, and nurturing individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, while actively promoting acceptance and appreciation of differences.
• Provide input and recommendations for curriculum revision and development, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of the communication studies curriculum.
• Actively engage in the design and execution of assessment projects aimed at enhancing student learning outcomes within the discipline, the program, and the broader college community.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth by participating in regular professional development activities and staying informed about emerging trends and ideas in the field of speech/communication.
• Apply evidence-based teaching strategies to instructional approaches and course design.
• Keep abreast of evolving technologies and communication methodologies, integrating them into teaching practices to ensure relevance and effectiveness in the classroom.
• Contribute to the governance of the department and the college by serving on departmental and college committees and initiatives.
• Play a role in promoting and supporting the department's objectives, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Enhance the profile of the communication discipline both within the college and with the broader community, contributing to the institution's visibility and reputation.
• Provide opportunities for growth and development by mentoring and collaborating with students outside of the classroom, for example through club sponsorship, extracurricular activities, or honors projects.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Communication Studies or in a closely related area with substantial coursework in communication from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated experience designing curriculum for and effectively teaching and/or working with persons from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working/learning environment.
• Successful college teaching experience is essential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS :

• Ph.D. in the discipline preferred.
• Community college teaching experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to antiracist, decolonial, queer, feminist, and culturally sustaining pedagogies.

Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: [email protected] or the director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: [email protected] .

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