Part time Virtual - Fine Arts & Comm Instructer

Position Information

Adjunct Fundamentals of Public Speaking (COMM 110) Lecturer - Virtual

Part-time - Non-benefited position

Dates: Spring 2027 Semester

• January 12, 2027 - May 17, 2027
• No Classes: January 18, February 15, March 8-12, March 26-29
• Final Exams Week - May 10-14

Job Description: Dakota College at Bottineau is seeking an instructor to teach COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 credits) Online for Spring 2027. This course is offered to high school students enrolled in the dual credit program at the institution. The person selected for this position will be responsible for the planning, implementation, teaching, and evaluation of student learning experiences, including assessment.

Required Qualifications: Masters degree in Communication or related field or master's degree in another field with 18 graduate credits in Communication or a related field, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong technology skills, experience teaching in Blackboard, and online teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching at a community college or high school.

Additional Requirements: DCB does require a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to beginning employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. Dakota College at Bottineau does not provide sponsorship. We are unable to hire remote workers residing in the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

Salary: $2,400 with course capped at 25 students. Additional compensation is provided if the class exceeds the course cap, with instructor's permission.

Closing Date: November 2, 2026

Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, DCB employment application, CV, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references within the online portal.

Sandy Hageness DCB Adjunct College Composition Lecturer Email: dcbhuman.resources@dakotacollege.edu

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement: Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. DCB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran's status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off- campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law. DCB complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in all University programs and activities.

For more information, or for accommodations contact: dcbhuman.resources@dakotacollege.edu. For Relay Services: Relay North Dakota

ND Veterans Preference: North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

DAKOTA COLLEGE AT BOTTINEAU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION.