Adjunct Faculty, Speech

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Speech to a diverse student population, with courses offered day and evening. Responsibilities include using approved syllabi and materials, submitting and sharing a course syllabus before start, and maintaining accurate attendance and grade records throughout the term.

The role requires a Master’s degree in the discipline (or Master’s plus 18 credit hours) and at least 3 years of college teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline, or master’s degree plus 18 credit hours in the discipline.
• 3 years or more of previous community college or university teaching experience.
• Must demonstrate Morton College core values: Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach Speech to a diverse student population, with day and evening offerings.
• Utilize department syllabus template and approved materials for each course.
• Submit and distribute a comprehensive syllabus to students and Deans’ Office as required.
• Maintain an electronic or hard copy grade book and record attendance daily.
• Respond promptly to emails from students and college staff during the term.
• Coordinate with Deans’ Office for approvals of substitutes and guest speakers.

Education

Master’s degree in the discipline

18 credit hours in the discipline

Job description

Description Summary

The adjunct instructor will teach Speech to a diverse studentpopulation. This course will be offered during the day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to the Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in the discipline, or master’s degree plus 18 credit hours in the discipline. Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

3 years or more of previous community college or university teaching experience.