We invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track Communication Instructor within the College's Liberal Arts and Social Sciences division. This is a 9-month position anticipated to begin August 2026, with a primary role of supporting the general education curriculum through teaching Introduction to Oral Communication (Public Speaking). The successful candidate will also contribute to teaching other communication-related course offerings based on departmental needs.

This position contributes to the development of students’ communication competencies, including public speaking, critical thinking, and audience awareness. Faculty in Communication promote civic engagement, support diverse perspectives, and foster students’ ability to communicate effectively in academic, professional, and public contexts.

The primary duty of faculty members is to teach. In addition to teaching, class preparation, grading, and holding office hours, general responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create a learning environment that fosters student success and the attainment of defined learning outcomes
• Participate in developing and reviewing curricula and instructional methods
• Assist in the articulation of courses within the division
• Develop, integrate, and evaluate student learning outcomes within the framework of the Heartland Community College assessment protocols
• Remain current in one's discipline
• Advocate for student persistence and pathways to completion through cooperation with Student Success and Enrollment Services staff
• Manage student issues and problems in a manner consistent with the Student Handbook
• Serve the institution in a variety of ways; examples of service activity include, but are not limited to, participation on teams and committees, assistance with marketing and recruitment events, and promotion of a collegial work environment
• Participate in program review

• Master's degree in Communication
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching
• Commitment to student success
• Commitment to service
• Availability to teach daytime or evening classes in person

• Doctoral degree in Communication
• Successful community college teaching experience
• Experience teaching Introduction to Oral Communication (Public Speaking)
• Experience teaching additional Communication courses
• Experience using classroom assessment to improve teaching and learning outcomes
• Experience with instructional technology
• Experience/ability to teach online
• Professional experience in a related field

*** PLEASE UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WHEN COMPLETING THE APPLICATION PROCESS ***

• Cover letter
• Résumé or CV
• Statement of teaching philosophy with description of teaching and assessment practices
• Copy of transcripts

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE
Sick Leave: 10 days per year, pro-rated from employment date
If hired in August, 10 days (80 hours) of sick leave awarded on start date; If hired in January, 5 days (40 hours) of sick leave awarded on start date;
Monthly accrual in subsequent years starting every August;
Awarded 16 hours of sick leave for teaching 6 or more ECH in Summer term; Awarded 8 hours of sick leave for teaching 3-5 ECH in Summer term

Personal Leave: 5 days (40 hours)per year, pro-rated from employment date
Unused personal leave converts to sick leave days at the end of employment year

Volunteer Leave: 1 day (8 hours) per year with no annual carry-over
8 hours awarded on start date, then annually awarded at the start of the calendar year on January 1

Bereavement Leave: Up to 5 days (40 hours) per occurrence

Holidays: The College is closed on the following holidays:
Labor Day, Wednesday through Friday of Thanksgiving week, Christmas Eve Day through New Year's Day inclusively, Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day

EMPLOYEE INSURANCE COVERAGES
Eligibility begins the first day of the month following or coinciding with the date of employment.

Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield 2 Plan Options
$3,000 Deductible PPO (Copay Plan): Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%
$4,000 Deductible QHDHP (HSA Plan): Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Dental Insurance: Delta Dental
Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Vision Insurance: VSP
Employee coverage paid 100%, dependent coverage paid 45%

Life Insurance: Sun Life
Term life insurance equal to twice the annual base salary

Optional Insurances: Sun Life
Accident; Critical Illness; Long-term Disability; Voluntary Life

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Retirement System: State Universities Retirement System (SURS) - choice of Traditional, Portable, or Retirement Savings Plan with 8% pre-tax payroll deduction

Retirement Health Insurance Plan: College Insurance Program (CIP) - Health Insurance for SURS retirees with .95% pre-tax payroll deduction

Savings Plan: SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 457(b) - automatic enrollment with pre-tax payroll deduction (3%). Ability to opt out within 30 days of hire

Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plan: 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules

OTHER BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Plan: Section 125 Plan permitting voluntary salary reductions to pay for eligible healthcare and childcare expenses using tax-free dollars within IRS rules

Health Savings Account: Tax-advantaged account available to QHDHP participants only to pay for qualified healthcare expenses. The College provides monthly contributions for eligible employees: $50 for single coverage, $100 for employee +1 coverage, $200 for family coverage

Tuition Waiver: HCC tuition waiver for employee and dependents and HCC Continuing Education course fee waiver for employee

Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement for employee for up to $3,500 per fiscal year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and Referral Service for employee and dependents

Employee Identification Card: Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit)

Union Affiliation: Represented by Heartland Faculty Association Local 6038, IFT/AFT, AFL-CIO

Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits are dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, number of hours worked, etc.

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