Union County College - Cranford, NJ
posted 14 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Cranford, NJ
Educational Services
About the position
The Communications Adjunct Faculty position involves teaching evening courses in Public Speaking, Dynamics of Communication, COM Tech, Journalism/PR, Digital Media, and TV & Film for the Spring 2025 semester. Faculty members are responsible for teaching assigned courses as per the catalog description and approved syllabus, while incorporating interactive approaches and technologies. The role requires a commitment to teaching in person and/or being certified to teach online.
Responsibilities
- Teaches assigned courses in accordance with the description published in the catalog and the approved course syllabus.
- Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures, and national perspectives into courses.
- Utilizes library resources, writing as an instructional method, and academic technologies in courses.
- Meets all scheduled class meetings and advises the Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner.
- Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students and submits required reports.
- Submits grades by the published deadline.
- Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and uses results in course planning.
- Plans in advance for the availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment.
- Submits progress reports on students and discusses any problems requiring special attention.
- Adheres to College policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in the discipline required unless otherwise specified.
- Some teaching experience is required.
- Unofficial college transcripts must be submitted prior to interview.
Nice-to-haves
- Teaching experience at the community college level.
- Certification or license as needed and appropriate.
Benefits
- Twenty medical plans to choose from including PPO, HMO, and HD plans offered by BC/BS and Aetna.
- Three dental plans including two PPOs and one DMO offered by Delta Dental of NJ.
- Pension plan with seven investment carriers.
- Twenty vacation days and ten paid holidays.
- Ten-week summer work schedule allowing the college to close on Fridays.
- Gym privileges.
- Tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union College.
- Tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
