Communications Adjunct

Employer

South Piedmont Community College

Job Location

Synchronous teaching assignments may be scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options across daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability. 

Salary Grade

Adjunct Hourly Rate

Benefits

N/A

Job Reports To

Chair, Department of Arts and Humanities

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: 09/29/2025
Closes: 12/31/2025

Target Start Date

01/05/2026

Expected Work Hours

Varies

Employment Type

Part-Time

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree in the teaching area OR a completed Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience
• Online teaching experience
•  All SPCC courses use Canvas as a course delivery system. Upon hiring, adjuncts must successfully complete Canvas training experience or provide documented proof of Canvas experience.

Position Description

Job Description
The Communications Adjunct Instructor at South Piedmont Community College provides quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations in the School of Arts and Sciences. Class offerings may include Public Speaking, Introduction to Communication, Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, and Introduction to Intercultural Communication, depending on instructor credentials and departmental need. 

Synchronous teaching assignments may be scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options across daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability. 

Job Duties
•           Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to South Piedmont Community College as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
•           Facilitate and deliver curriculum using effective learning strategies that promote student success in a learning-centered environment.
•           Facilitate learning through online, hybrid, and classroom activities designed to support student success.
•           Actively participate in continuous improvement planning through the assessment of learning outcomes at the course level
•           Select and use appropriate learning materials and resources, including library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning and to maintain program currency
•           Stay current with developments in the field of technology and learning theory
•           Demonstrate high-level professionalism in developing and/or implementing long- and short-range plans in accordance with the philosophy of a learning-centered college
•           Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program to meet the needs of a learning-centered college
•           Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
•           Provide accessibility to students and colleagues as expected in a learning-centered college
•           Maintain and submit all required class records and/or reports on time 
•           Ensure courses and syllabi are set up by applicable deadlines as established by your supervisor
•           Accept teaching assignments scheduled at the Monroe campus, Polkton campus, or online, with flexible scheduling options across daytime, evening, and weekend based on departmental needs and instructor availability. 
•           Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the dean, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs

How to Apply

Apply online at https://jobs.spcc.edu/postings/681. Position is open until filled. 

Contact Info

Department Chair, Ansley Adams, aadams@spcc.edu