Salary : See Position Description
Location : Everett Community College
Job Type : Full-Time Faculty
Division : Instruction
Department : Communication Studies
Opening Date : 09 / 09 / 2025
Closing Date : 10 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
FLSA : Exempt
First review date (applicant screening begins) : : 09 / 26 / 2025
We are committed to hiring, developing, retaining, and promoting individuals who exemplify the mission, vision, and core values of our institution and possess the skills and experience to meet the needs of our students.
Overview
The Communication Studies department teaches a variety of courses supporting transfer and professional-technical programs. In Communication Studies courses students develop transferable and lifelong skills such as problem-solving, communication (written, formal, and informal presentation), team building, strategic thinking, leadership, conflict management, cultural awareness, and many other socio-emotional skills. Faculty in Communication Studies collaborate with our professional-technical faculty to contextualize courses to meet program needs or to create new courses to support emerging professional-technical programs as needed.
Examples of courses taught include :
- CMST& 210 : Interpersonal Communication
- CMST& 220 : Public Speaking
- CMST& 240 : Intercultural Communication
TITLE : Communication Studies Faculty (Tenure Track)
SALARY : $82,421-$86,542
DEPARTMENT : Communication Studies
REPORTS TO : Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
POSITION NUMBER : 00011957
This position is eligible for hybrid work location, per Everett Community College's Telework Policy
Additional compensation may be available for courses that meet high wage / high demand criteriaDuties & Responsibilities
Teaching
Foster an equitable, anti-racist, and culturally inclusive learning environment and demonstrate an awareness of the experiences and needs of the current student population.Develop curriculum, prepare, modify and deliver teaching / learning activities designed to maximize student learning and foster inclusive excellence.Teach courses in accordance with the course record, course syllabus, approved student learning objectives, and quarterly course schedules. Design and / or deliver course assignments, learning activities and assessments that enable students to meet the course's stated learning outcomes.Develop a current course syllabus using the College's inclusive syllabus template and submit it to the Instruction Office prior to the start of the quarter.At the course level, assess student work using appropriate methodologies that promote further learning; at the department or program level; at the program or department level, disaggregate, review and assess student learning outcomes with the goal of continuous improvement and reduction of opportunity gaps.Complete summative evaluations of student work during the College's scheduled finals week; submit final grades by the designated deadline.Create and maintain department and student records in accordance with college policies and procedures.Refer students to college services, community agencies and other professionals as appropriate.Conduct program / transfer advising as detailed below.Establish, post, and maintain regularly scheduled office hours for consultation with students.Program Advising
Full-time faculty will be responsible for advising a caseload of currently enrolled students.Participate at least once annually in professional development to maintain and update advising skills.Participate in quarterly Advising cross-training per quarter as requested by the Dean / Supervisor.Provide Program Advising as assigned for students in all areas in which the faculty member has been cross-trained.Proactively contact all assigned students each contractual quarter.Participate in advisee student support networks.Active use of institutionally sanctioned advising platform(s) as appropriate for scheduling, record-keeping, degree planning, and communicating with advisees with ongoing development, training and support provided by the college.Faculty Program Advisors will support students in developing the following skills :Transfer and career planning.
Building, modifying, and adhering to a degree plan.Identifying and adhering to institutional deadlines.Accessing essential resources on campus.Accessing technological resources that will assist them in monitoring their program blocks, graduation and transfer requirements.Identifying and overcoming barriers to academic success.Continuation of Professional Standards
Stay current in relevant best practices, emerging topics, and research, especially those related to the mission, vision, and values of the college.Maintain certification and / or licensure required by the College in the performance of the faculty member's assignment.Participation in College Priorities
Contribute to EvCC's mission, vision and values and to the priorities and objectives articulated in .Attend and participate in :the first two days of annual opening week activities held in the Fall quarter
department and division meetingstraining activities as mandated by state and federal lawprofessional development program mandated bythe annual commencement ceremony in June.Serve on committees.Reassigned Time
The leadership of the College has the right to assign faculty duties to faculty members.Faculty may be assigned non-faculty duties including, but not limited to, administrative functions, leadership of college initiatives, or other specially assigned duties.Qualifications
Required Education and Experience :
Master's Degree in Speech Communication, Communication Studies, or a closely-related field from an accredited institution with specialization in one of the following fields : Intercultural / International Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Health Communication, Applied Business / Workplace CommunicationExperience teaching Interpersonal or Intercultural Communication at the college-levelRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Ability to use a Learning Management System (such as Canvas or Blackboard) and willingness to effectively integrate technology into instructionDemonstrated ability and commitment to engage and support a diverse student population, particularly community college students with varied academic preparation, life experiences, and educational goalsAbility to contextualize Communication Studies courses to meet needs of professional-technical programsExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong interpersonal and collaborative skills, including the ability to work effectively with colleagues, staff, and studentsAbility to teach classes in person at the Everett Community College main campusPreferred
Community or technical college teaching experienceExperience with curriculum development and program assessmentExperience working or living in a cross-cultural context that informs inclusive pedagogy and enhances classroom discussionsAdditional Information
Physical Requirements
Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants :
Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, and telecommunication devices.Ability to observe, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.Ability to prepare and present detailed reports, both in written and audible formats.Ability to exchange information on the phone, through video conferencing, or in person.Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing routine tasks.Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.Terms of Employment
Full-time position, September through June, days / times vary by courses taughtFLSA overtime exemptPosition is subject to Everett Community College policies and procedures.Represented byPerformance will be evaluated in accordance with the
Notice to Applicants
Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Drug-Free Campus
In compliance with federal and state regulations, EvCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are required to comply with EvCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notification of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.
The complete policy is available at the EvCC Policies page . If you would like a printed copy of the policy, or if you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-388-9229.
Safety and Security
EvCC strives to be a safe, secure and prepared campus for our students, staff and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management page . This information is required by law and is provided by the EvCC Security Department. If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may contact the Security Department at (425) 388-9990.
Reasonable Accommodations and Non-Discrimination
Reasonable accommodation is provided in all aspects of employment, including the application process, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9229. For more information see : EvCC3020 : Americans with Disabilities Act policy
Everett Community College does not discriminate based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, language, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, actual or perceived disability, use of service animal, economic status, military or veteran status, spirituality or religion, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment.
Contact the following people with inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, Title IX compliance, or Americans with Disabilities Act compliance :
Equal Opportunity Director : EqualOpportunity@everettcc.edu , 425-388-9271;ADA Coordinator : ADACoordinator@everettcc.edu , 425-388-9232;Title IX Coordinator : TitleIXCoordinator@everettcc.edu , 425-388-9271.
HR offices are located in Olympus Hall 111, 2000 Tower St. Everett, WA 98201.
For more information, visit the Equal Opportunity and Title IX website .
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including : health care, dental, vision, , deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees may be eligible for benefits, depending on employee type and hours worked.
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