Des Moines Area Community College

Adjunct Instructor, Speech Communication

Location
Des Moines, IA
Pay
$1,123 per credit
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 28, 2026

About this position

Campus: Metro Locations, IA Job Number: 27-ADJ36 Employment Date: Spring Semester 2027 Job Category: Adjunct Faculty Application & Position Contact Information Anna Conway at alconway@dmacc.edu. Salary Information: $1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH). Job Summary Adjunct Speech Communication Instructor to teach face to face courses for Spring Semester 2027 at Des Moines Metro locations. Essential Functions Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment. Required Qualifications Master of Speech or Communications or any master's degree with 12 graduate semester credits in Speech Communication. Demonstrated effectiveness working with populations having diverse values, and/or coming from varied cultures and backgrounds. Desired Qualifications Teaching experience. Work Schedule: Daytime face to face courses for Spring Semester 2027. Open Until Filled: Yes Application Instructions This Vacancy Requires: A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or "See Resume" will not be accepted. Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable). Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu. *The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

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