Instructor - Communication Program Job at Computer Systems Institute Inc in Chic

Job Title: Adjunct Communication Instructor

Supervisor’s Title: Academic Dean/Program Manager

Department: Academics

General Summary: The Adjunct Communication Instructor will teach courses in the Communication Program. The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering Communication curriculum. Along with the classroom hours, there will be a strong focus on using a learning management system and collaborative learning.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Communication Program up to 27.5 hours per week

• Prepare and submit lesson plans prior to each course session

• Grade and provide feedback on student work in a timely manner

• Evaluate and monitor students’ progress the use of various assessment tools

• Deliver engaging instruction through a variety of student-centered classroom activities

• Maintain necessary records to report student academic progress (SAP) to the Academic Dean/Program Manager

• Provide support through academic advising to ensure student growth and retention.

• Attend and participate in quarterly instructor in-service meetings.

• Stay well-informed with the trends and developments in Communication by attending professional development activities outside of CSI

• Organize and lead fieldtrips for student enrichment once per quarter.

• Actively contribute to program improvement by proactively providing feedback and participating in various committees

• Additional tasks as needed

Education and Experience: The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, English, or other related degree. Two years of prior teaching experience with adult learners is preferred.

Behavioral Competencies

• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self & others; inspires respect & trust; shows courage to take action; motivates others to perform well; is diplomatic.

• Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communication; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; maintains patience.

• Managing People - Effectively leads and develops staff. Effectively directs staff and provides ongoing feedback. Accurately evaluates performance, matches abilities and job requirements, establishes an effective working relationship.

• Delegation - Delegates work assignments; matches responsibility to person; sets expectations & monitors activities; provides recognition for results.

• Verbal Communications - Speaks clearly & persuasively; Listens well; responds appropriately; Personable; Demonstrates presentation/platform skills.

• Innovation - Displays original thinking & creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work.

• Analytical & Research Skills - Collects & researches data; uses intuition & experience to complement data; designs work flows & procedures.

• Initiative - Self-starting; Creative; Motivated; Searches for new, improved methods and procedures.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Can “think on your feet”.

• Resilient – Persistent; maintains high energy level when dealing with challenges; Maintains confidence.

• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

• Encouraging - Exhibits confidence in self & others; inspires respect & trust.

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Organized/Detail Oriented - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Works in an organized manner; plans for additional resources; sets goals & objectives. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to stand; walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits Offered

• Earned Sick Time