Communication Faculty & Fellow Center Civics Education and Engagement

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility

* Position will be held at any approved CMC campus and will teach a combination of courses college wide (remotely) and in-person.

Full-time faculty positions begin in July 2026 with a 30-credit-hour or combination of credits and reassignment time for college-wide duties (170-day contract per Board Policy 4.12), teaching load annually.

This position will have two primary responsibilities: (1) teaching communication courses and (2) collaborative support for CMC’s newly formed Center for Civic Education and Engagement.

The successful candidate will teach communications courses, including but not limited to Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, and Professional Communication. This position is vital for providing general education requirements within Associate’s and Bachelor’s programs, as well as supporting concurrent enrollment for local high school students. This position will teach in various modalities, including online, virtual classroom, in-person, and hybrid.

Teaching responsibilities expected of all faculty include teaching course load as assigned, evaluate courses and assess student learning, meet established course, and program and learning outcomes, comply with guidelines and policies, maintain office hours per established standards, develop rapport with students, assist with and participate in advising, orientation and registration activities.

Additionally, this position will play a direct role in developing curricular and co-curricular activities associated with the college’s newly formed Center for Civics Education and Engagement. This Center intends to foster student engagement and learning while advancing the institution’s goal of developing future citizens and delivering community programming. These responsibilities include collaborating with the President’s Office to design and implement programs that promote civic participation, democracy-themed education, civics-based professional development for college faculty, and supporting partnerships with related organizations.

The faculty member will have an ex officio position on the Center’s advisory committee and help shape college initiatives, mentor students in applied projects and clubs, and contribute to strategic planning that strengthens the college’s role as a regional hub for civics education and engagement.

CMC Faculty are expected to engage in service activities such as campus and college committees, participation in relevant projects, mentor peers, participate in and assist with assessment activities, program review, student organization, recruiting, and retention.

Qualified candidates must be credentialed to teach in this program or eligible to be credentialed. Examples of ideal qualifications include:

Master’s Degree in Communication, or a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Communications. A minimum of one year, full-time teaching experience or the equivalent (30 credit hours) as an adjunct faculty member. Higher education teaching experience preferred.

Experience needed in a variety of teaching delivery modes, including in-person, hybrid, synchronous online, and asynchronous online; excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility, and collegiality are essential.

Experience and expertise in the field of political discourse, civics education, designing and implementing coursework, co-curricular programs, and community programs in democratic and civic participation.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Please submit the required letter of interest, resume, list of three professional references and transcripts. To be…