Adjunct Assistant Professor, Speech

LM Wind Power / GE; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 934,219 - 1,330,554; Part time

Job summary

LM Wind Power / GE is seeking an Adjunct Assistant Professor to teach speech courses at Santa Fe College. The role requires developing and delivering instructional materials in various formats, as well as collaboration with faculty on curriculum development.

Qualified candidates should have a master's degree in communication studies and demonstrate a commitment to student success through innovative teaching strategies and a multicultural approach.

Qualifications

• Must have a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in communication studies.
• A criminal background check will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and teach various speech coursework.
• Evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum.
• Provide timely assessment and feedback on student progress.
• Maintain student records including attendance and grades.

Skills

Adaptability to Change

Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving

Communication

Critical Thinking & Judgement

Customer Service

Organization & Time Management

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Results Orientation

Detail Oriented

Multi-task

Education

Master's degree in communication studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Humanities, Communications, and Languages provides high-quality instruction in nine disciplines. Faculty in American Sign Language, Chinese, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), French, Humanities, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Spanish, and Speech contribute to the college's General Education curriculum by helping students acquire valuable critical thinking and communication skills, and by teaching them about creative human endeavors in the past and present, which inspire a better future.

Position Overview

Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor will develop, prepare, and teach a variety of speech coursework. The Adjunct Assistant Professor must have the flexibility to teach courses during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats. Part‑time instructional service will be paid at a rate of $822 per semester credit hour and $32.88 per clock/contact hour.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction to didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.
• Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
• Collaborates with the Director, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates the mastery of course content.
• Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
• Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
• Assists with the implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
• Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
• Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
• Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students’ progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.
• Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Strictly honors the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A master's degree in or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of academic majors within the broad field of communication studies, such as Speech, Communications, Mass Communications, Multicultural communications, and more.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving – able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement – able to make well‑reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job‑related actions.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & Software – proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail Oriented – Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi‑task – Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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