Harrisburg Area Community College

Adjunct Faculty - Communications

Location
Harrisburg, PA
Pay
$1,442 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 24, 2026

About this position

Job Summary: Adjuncts are hired to teach on a semester basis. Provides academic instruction and student academic support for assigned classes; performs tasks designed to ensure the quality and consistency of academic instruction; develops instructional methods for their assigned course(s) which pertain to the course(s) learning outcomes and course catalog description; adheres to college policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree (MS or MA) or PhD in Communication or a closely related field and ONE graduate course in any of the following: Communication Theory, Persuasion, Public Communication, Argumentation/Debate/Rhetoric Licensing Requirements: * Valid Driver's License PA ACT-15 Please note that this position requires employees to comply with PA Act 15. You will need to present completed clearances and training certificates at the time of hire. Please visit https://www.hacc.edu/HumanResources/NewHire/index.cfm (and scroll to PA Act 15 Clearances) for more information. Hiring Range: No less than $1442 per workload credit hour Preferred Qualifications: College level teaching experience Job Specific Task List: Participate in the faculty orientation (initial assignments only) and all required department meetings and trainings. - (Essential) Prepare appropriate course materials and prescribed assessments tied to the course learning outcomes in accordance with Course Form 335 and department practice. - (Essential) Submit syllabi to the department chair/designee for review and approval by the stated deadline. Submit approved syllabi to the designated support personnel by the stated deadline. - (Essential) Report to all scheduled classes and all exams on time and maintain class during the entire assigned time. - (Essential) Enter early alert monitoring, confirmation of attendance, and recording of student midterm and final grades within established deadlines. - (Essential) Maintain office hours equal to one hour per week per each three (3) cr

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How the pay compares

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$1,442 per course
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$6,387/ course, n=29

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