Communication Instructor

TITLE: Instructor of Communication

DEPARTMENT: School of Humanities

REPORTS TO: Chair of School of Arts, Communications and Humanities

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2024

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Nine-month Full-time, Term Faculty

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt or Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a nine-month, non-tenure-track position. KSU faculty are teacher-scholars with a focus on undergraduate teaching and a commitment to the liberal arts.

Teaching faculty are responsible for providing the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and enrich the educational environment of the university and surrounding community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop, and teach communications or mass communication courses in the best manner to facilitate student learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities include teaching communication courses, especially the KSU general education requirement,

COM 103 Interpersonal Communication. Other teaching assignments could include upper-level courses in the Public Relations tracks of the Mass Communications and Journalism program. The successful candidate will especially be committed to and enthusiastic about contributing to the general education program and supporting first-year students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Mastery of course content and demonstrated leadership ability

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, technology, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative and distance learning

• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, civic engagement, and the effective use of technology.

• Commitment to diversity in teaching and learning

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

The work is mostly sedentary. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying papers, books and other small items. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

OTHER DUTIES:

Interest or experience in using advanced instructional technologies to improve the teaching/learning process is highly desirable. Proficiency in the Learning Management System, Canvas, and Online Learning Pedagogy is required, consistent with university guidelines (necessary training provided by the university).

QUALIFICATIONS:

A graduate degree in communications or related field is required. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching; preference will be given to those who present evidence of successful classroom teaching experiences in speech communications or related fields. Internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply.

Licensing and Certifications:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.