Assoc. Professor - Communication jobs in Olympia, WA

Assoc. Professor - Communication teaches courses in the discipline area of communication. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Assoc. Professor - Communication provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Assoc. Professor - Communication typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Communication Studies Adjunct Professor
  • South Puget Sound Community College
  • Olympia, WA OTHER


  • Adjunct faculty salary for the 2023-2024 fiscal year is $1,068.00- $1,090.00 per credit hour as listed in the CBA (Download PDF reader). 
     
    South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks adjunct or part-time faculty members in Communication Studies who will:
    • Place student success at the center of all decision-making,
    • Engage with students, faculty, staff and administrators to create a community of learners,
    • Seek opportunities for teaching and learning excellence,
    • Embrace change, risk-taking and innovation,
    • Respect the richness of diverse cultural values, beliefs and practices of others, and
    • Contribute to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university.
    South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff.  The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
     
    We also 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
    • Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
    • The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
    • A brand new Health & Wellness Center
    • FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
    • FREE parking on our campuses – permits are not required
    • On-campus child care
    • Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
    • Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
    • SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
    • Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
    • Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
      • Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.
      • The LGBTQIA ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

    SPSCC accepts applications for adjunct faculty (part-time) positions on an ongoing basis to establish a qualified pool of applicants. This pool is created for future part-time professor appointments to the individual program or course indicated. This announcement will serve as an open and continuous applicant pool. Appointment availability varies from quarter to quarter.

    Candidates selected from the pool will be contacted by the division should a vacancy arise. Faculty members will work with other faculty, staff, and administrators to:
    • Create and facilitate contextualized and integrated learning experiences in Communication Studies in relation to identified college pathways that are linked to career goals
    • Create authentic assessments of students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in Communication Studies that measure course, program, and college wide outcomes
    • Apply multiple teaching and learning strategies that promote the affective, cognitive and kinesthetic domains of learning
    • Support students in and out of the classroom, which includes directing them to campus services and resources
    • Be available to teach classes on a variety of days and times

    Course Description/Schedule
    • CMST & Intro to Communication Studies, Small Group Communication, and/or Interpersonal Communication
    Course Description: Investigates how social media, platforms, and applications shape human behavior and communications. Students will develop skills analyzing and using social media for personal, strategic, and professional purposes. 

    Course Schedule:  Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Master's degree in Communication from an accredited college or university 
    • Experience teaching and/or developing college level courses in Communication (particularly Interpersonal Communication, Digital Media, Mass Media, or Social Media). 

    Preferred Qualifications: 
    • Evidence of effective teaching in various modalities (face to face, hybrid, online). 
    • Experience with curriculum development. 
    • Demonstrated knowledge of current communication theory (particularly social media research, theory, and history). 
    • Experience with social media strategy, production, management, writing, or editing. 
    Applications must include the following attachments:
    1. Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
    2. Current Resume showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.
    3. Copies of unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education.
     Veterans Preference
    Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to sbutler-hill@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line. 

    Condition of Employment
    Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.
     
    Bargaining Unit
    This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the South Puget Sound Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO, Local 4603.
     
    SPSCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over age 40, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. The college complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resource Office at (360) 596-5500. The college is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff, as well as our student population. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status. SPSCC is a drug-free workplace.

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Communication
  • Mediabistro
  • Olympia, WA FULL_TIME
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Engineer-in-Training, Utility Coordination/Broadband
  • Cobb Fendley & Assoc
  • Lacey, WA FULL_TIME
  • Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient co...
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Senior Technician, Broadband
  • Cobb Fendley & Assoc
  • Lacey, WA FULL_TIME
  • Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient co...
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Mathematics Adjunct Professor
  • South Puget Sound Community College
  • Olympia, WA OTHER
  • Adjunct faculty salary for the 2023-2024 fiscal year is $1,068.00- $1,090.00 per credit hour as listed in the CBA (Download PDF reader). South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks adjunct or pa...
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Music Adjunct Professor
  • South Puget Sound Community College
  • Olympia, WA OTHER
  • Adjunct faculty salary for the 2023-2024 fiscal year is $1,068.00- $1,090.00 per credit hour as listed in the CBA South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified candi...
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Dutch Distance Learning Associate Language Instructor
  • The Unconventional
  • Tacoma, WA
  • EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No emp...
  • 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Translator
  • Cayuse Holdings
  • Olympia, WA
  • **Overview** Cayuse Civil, LLC provides community focused technology solutions, program management, and business process...
  • 12/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nursing Adjunct Professor
  • South Puget Sound Community College
  • Olympia, WA
  • Salary: See Position Description Location : Dr. Angela Bowen Center for Health Education, WA Job Type: Adjunct Job Numbe...
  • 12/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Anthropology Adjunct Professor
  • South Puget Sound Community College
  • Olympia, WA
  • Salary: See Position Description Location : Olympia Main Campus, WA Job Type: Adjunct Job Number: ADJ-Anthropology Divis...
  • 12/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Turkish Distance Learning Associate Language Instructor
  • The Unconventional
  • Tacoma, WA
  • EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No emp...
  • 12/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician (Neurosurgery)
  • Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Overview: Physician (Neurosurgery) Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwes...
  • 12/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Resident Assistant Professor of Social Work, MSW Program
  • Pacific Lutheran University
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Job Description Job Description RESIDENT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of SOCIAL WORK, MSW PROGRAM Full-time; Resident Assistant P...
  • 12/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Centralia-Interpreter for the Deaf 2024-25
  • Centralia School District
  • Centralia, WA
  • Job Summary: Under the direction of a teacher, this position is responsible for interpretation and translation of lectur...
  • 12/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. European settlers claimed the area in 1846, with the Treaty of Medicine Creek initiated in 1854, and the Treaty of Olympia initiated in January 1856. Olympia was incorporated as a town on January 28, 1859, and as a City in 1882. The population was 46,479 as of the 2010 census, making it the 24th largest city in the state. The city borders Lacey to the east and Tumwater to the south. Olympia is a cultural center of the southern Puget Sound region. Olympia is located 60 miles (100 km) southwest of Seat...
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