Johnson County Community College·Overland Park, Kansas
The adjunct assistant professor will teach on-campus, face-to-face communication studies courses such as public speaking and interpersonal communication. Responsibilities include managing course materials, grading, and syllabus administration using the Canvas learning management system.
Adjunct Assistant Professor - Communication Studies
Department: Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty
Exemption Status: Exempt
Varies depending on department needs.
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No
AJCR $1,262-$1,404 per credit hour and in accordance with the adjunct table and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.
Johnson County Community College is seeking qualified applicants for part-time teaching assignments in the Communication Studies Department beginning spring 2027. Instructors are needed for teaching on-campus, face-to-face classes. The current need is for morning and early afternoon classes. Online course assignments are not available for this position.
Classes may include Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Personal Communication and Workplace Skills. Candidates must have the ability to use the Canvas LMS for syllabus and grades.
To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.
Benefits: Category
Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.
JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.
JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu [TitleIX@jccc.edu]), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550, Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov [OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov].
If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu [HR@jccc.edu].
In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained.
For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu [HR@jccc.edu].
Candidates must hold a master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in communication studies or a related field. At least one year of college-level teaching experience and proficiency in computer-based instructional tools are required.
Market context
In Kansas, adjunct communication studies roles often draw candidates with graduate coursework and prior college teaching experience, making the pool competitive. This position is especially focused on candidates who can teach with computer-based instructional tools and meet the master’s degree plus 18 graduate credit hours requirement. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your transcript, teaching history, and technology experience before applying.
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