• Job Description

  Req#: JR0000001935

  All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

  Working Title:

  Community College Speech Communication Faculty

  Institution:

  North Hennepin Community College

  Classification Title:

  Community College Faculty

  Bargaining Unit / Union:

  210: Minnesota State College Faculty

  City:

  Brooklyn Park

  FLSA:

  Job Exempt

  Full Time / Part Time:

  Full time

  Employment Condition:

  Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

  Salary Range:

  Job Description

  The Communication Studies program at NHCC is a primary component of all degree programs at the college. The faculty in the Communication Studies program are dedicated to helping all NHCC students achieve the speech and communication skills required of everyone in today’s diverse and dynamic society. Courses in public speaking and interpersonal communication make up the majority of offerings required of the department to serve the college’s needs. Other courses in the department’s curriculum may be offered as needed.

  Responsibilities:

  • Strong background and interest in teaching public speaking and interpersonal communication.

  • Ongoing preparation of course materials.

  • Engagement in contemporary teaching strategies (including online and hybrid modalities).

  • Assessment of student outcomes on an individual and department level.

  • Participation in discipline, division, and college matters through service on committees and attendance at regular meetings as well as continued professional development.

  • Flexibility to teach day, evening, or weekend sections.

  • Dedication to excellence in teaching and the desire to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community.

  • Demonstrated professionalism as an active scholar by participating in departmental and campus-wide initiatives to enhance their discipline, promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration, and advance the college mission.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree with a major in speech, speech communication, or communication, or communication studies or

  • Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in speech, speech communication, or communication, or communication studies.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate degree in Communication or Communication Studies or a related field.

  • 3 – 5 years community college-level teaching experience.

  • Experience developing and/or conducting assessments of student learning.

  • Demonstrated ability to educate adult learners, students of color, students with disabilities, and international students.

  • Working knowledge of alternative best-practice instructional techniques and ability to incorporate a variety of delivery methods such as online education, web-enhanced classwork, etc.

  • Flexibility to teach daytime, evening, or weekend sections.

  Other Requirements

  Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online applications:

  • Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for this position

  • Current curriculum vita or resume

  • Philosophy of Teaching (under 1000 words)

  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness

  • Transcripts: valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing the conferred/awarded date; your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required

    • If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.

    • Applicants with degrees from non-U.S. educational institutions or programs will need to submit a foreign credentials evaluation (FCE) as a condition of hire.

  Telework

  No

  About

  Why Choose NHCC?

  Choose to work at North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) and you will be joining a vibrant, and diverse professional community who believe in the power of education to change lives. NHCC welcomes their students and values their employees.

  NHCC has a rich tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. Founded in 1966, the college is a respected, thriving, comprehensive community college with a strong history of liberal arts education and career programs. NHCC is one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in the state of Minnesota. NHCC is a member of Minnesota State which is the fourth-largest system of state colleges and universities in the United States and the largest in the state with 26 colleges, 7 universities and 54 campuses. Offering more than 70 academic programs to over 7,000 students NHCC prepares students to transfer or for immediate entry into the workforce. The thriving campus is also home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations supporting a largely part-time student body with co-curricular and recreational activities.

  Join our NHCC community and help us create opportunities for students to reach their academic goals, succeed in their chosen professions, and make a difference in the world.

  Benefits Information:

  At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

  Desired Start Date:

  08-20-2025

  Position End Date:

  Open Date:

  03-10-2025

  Close Date:

  04-07-2025

  Posting Contact Name:

  Michelle Lynn Kiffmeyer

  Posting Contact Email:

  wd2373ys@minnstate.edu

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