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Location

Vancouver, WA | United States

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Job description

Do you value active learning, meaningful collaboration with classroom faculty, and culturally relevant and equity-minded instruction? Are you excited to work with a diverse student population? Are you eager to work collaboratively to find innovative ways to improve student success? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our faculty.  We value collaboration and are dedicated to guiding all students to achieve their academic and career goals.


Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time Tenure-track Communication Studies Professor. Communication Studies is a foundational discipline for students on all personal and academic paths. Courses focus on theory and application to help students increase their ability to communicate competently within a variety of contexts. The successful candidate must be flexible and available to fulfill department needs such as teaching from among the following: public speaking, interpersonal communication, small group communication, intercultural communication, mass communication, and other related courses within the department's offerings. Preference will be given to those with community college teaching experience and a demonstrated understanding of the community college student population. Possessing excellent classroom teaching and communication skills, the ideal candidate will have experience effectively using technology in the classroom to improve student learning outcomes and a commitment to classroom assessment.


This faculty member will also be able and willing to work collaboratively in a variety of department-level activities and college-wide projects. This faculty member will regularly teach three courses per quarter in a combination of face-to-face and online modalities. Department and college service work is expected with the position (as assigned by the Division or college) to support the institutional mission and goals, foremost being student success and retention. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community. This position begins September 13, 2024 .



WHAT WE OFFER:

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs.  
• McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The space, located in Gaiser Hall, features three kiosks, a full-service retail bakery and barista bar, grab-and-go items, and a student-run restaurant.   
• Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.  
• Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.  
• On-campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability). 
• Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.  
• Clark promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events. 

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct all classes as an expert in the discipline using active learning approaches that both engage and facilitate student learning.
• Advise and assist students in their educational and career development.  
• Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques.
• Pursue professional development to stay current in the field.
• Obtain and maintain Professional-Technical Certification requirements.
• Participate in program, curriculum development and assessment activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, businesses, advisory committees, and other educational partners to create unique learning opportunities at Clark College.
• Participate in decision-making processes by taking part in department and college committees.
• Work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.
• Work cooperatively in a variety of department-level activities and college or company-wide projects. 
• Pursue professional development to enhance teaching and learning in the department and College.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Master's degree in Communication Studies, Speech Communication, or related field.
• Experience teaching multiple communication studies courses listed above at the college level.
• Experience teaching in different modalities including face-to-face, hybrid and/or online.
• Ability and willingness to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in creating and assessing course, program, and/or college-wide outcomes.
• Demonstrated professional development and commitment to student engagement, motivation, and learning.

About Clark College

Clark College inspires learners to excel, transforms lives, and strengthens our increasingly diverse community. Clark College, in service to the community, guides individuals to achieve their educational and professional goals.

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