Adjunct Faculty - Communications

The Department of Arts & Humanities at Lorain County Community College is seeking applicants for the position of Communication Studies adjunct. Days and times may vary. Classes will be a combination of online and in-person platforms. The teaching load will primarily be for the basic Oral Communication course. Upon successful application the candidate may be considered for other Communication Studies classes as needed.

Reporting to the Dean of Arts and Humanities and the Communication Studies Program Coordinator, the adjunct faculty will have a thorough understanding of public speaking, communication theory, small group communication, and interpersonal communication. Classes are located on the main campus in Elyria, OH.

Responsibilities will include preparing and delivering lectures, grading student assignments and speeches; maintaining attendance records, completing course assessments for student learning outcomes, and submitting grades and other required documentation by specific deadlines; preparing materials such as syllabi and other course documents; availability to meet students outside of classroom hours; attending the annual convocation and communication faculty meetings in at the beginning of fall semester; using the on-line learning platform, Canvas, for grades and other course information; and complying with all school, division and departmental policies.

The start date for this position is for fall term, August 24, 2026

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Communication, record of outstanding teaching in online and in-person platforms, and a commitment to student success. Official Transcripts will be required upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications: Teaching Experience at the Community College Level; familiarity with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems.

The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references.    Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. 

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future. 

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success. 

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible.  Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.