Adjunct Faculty Pool- Communications; Academic Year

Position

Communications Instructor (Part-time Adjunct Faculty)

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) seeks to develop applicant pools for adjunct faculty to teach course offerings throughout the  academic year. WWCC offers opportunities to teach at its campuses:
Walla Walla, Clarkston, Washington State Penitentiary, Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, and online/remotely. Positions are part‑time/temporary with flexible hours and provide a chance to assist adult students in achieving educational goals.

• Salary:
  See Position Description
• Job Type: Part Time
• Job Number:  COMM
• Location:
  
  Walla Walla, WA
• Department: ARTS & SCIENCES
• Closing:
  Continuous
• Quarter Dates:
  • Fall 2025:
    September 22 – December 10
  • Winter 2026:
    January 5 – March 19
  • Spring 2026:
    April 1 – June 12
  • Summer 2026:
    July 6 – mid August

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to each discipline’s adjunct pool postings. Applicants must meet required minimum qualifications and submit complete application with all required components to become part of the standing pool.

• Teach assigned classes at the scheduled time and place.
• Demonstrate professional skills appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Provide each student with a comprehensive syllabus at the beginning of the quarter.
• Provide clear explanations, assignments, and directions.
• Conduct appropriate and frequent evaluations of student performance and provide feedback so students are aware of their performance throughout the quarter.
• Assign and submit grades based on the results of evaluations and the college grading policy.
• Maintain student records and grades in the College's LMS.
• Post and be available a minimum of one (1) office hour each week that is reasonable for student access.
• Post and be available during office hours that are reasonable for student access.
• Maintain course outlines and syllabi to reflect program curriculum.
• Review and recommend program textbooks, materials, and technology.
• Utilize available technology appropriate to the assignment.

• Student success teaching strategies
• Outcomes-based learning
• Assessment
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Digital and information literacy
• Commitment to continuing education, learning, and improvement in the discipline or program of expertise.

• Master's Degree in Communications; closely related credentialing may substitute at the discretion of the college.
• Demonstrated proficiency teaching at the college-level (two years minimum); experience as a teaching assistant or adjunct instructor may count towards the requirement.
• For remote work, applicants must reside in WA, OR, , CA, IL, PA, or TX.

• Doctoral Degree in Communications.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• Experience using instructional technology to support student learning, including but not limited to Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital whiteboards, and Zoom.
• Experience teaching in a variety of modalities, including in-person, hybrid, blended, and online.
• Experience working with and relating to persons from varied cultural, ethnic, gender, age, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.

Notes:
The current pool remains in effect until June 30, 2026. Selected candidates will be contacted directly by the interested Dean or lead; otherwise, the application remains in the pool.

Conditions/Terms of Employment:
This is a part-time instruction assignment contingent on enrollment and located online for the Walla Walla and/or Clarkston Campuses. Persons hired must provide acceptable documentation of lawful employment to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment and provide transcripts. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidate may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition for consideration of employment.

The college is a tobacco free institution. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.

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