Adjunct Faculty, Speech

Lone Star College; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 5,500 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College in Cypress, Texas is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for Speech courses. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in speech or communication and be able to create engaging lessons that enhance student learning. Responsibilities include teaching, evaluating student progress, and maintaining professional relationships with students.

The role allows flexibility in scheduling classes, and instructors are expected to be available for student interaction outside class hours. Compensation is $55.44 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech or communication with at least 18 credit hours in communication coursework.
• Ability to teach at various times and locations.
• Commitment to academic excellence and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Speech courses at varying times and locations.
• Creates engaging lessons promoting student involvement.
• Evaluates student progress and provides timely feedback.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary teaching

Technology engagement

Education

Master's in speech or communication

Job description

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year‑round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part‑time basis. Adjunct (part‑time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Teaches Speech courses at a variety of times and locations
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner
4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
5. Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress
7. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
8. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
9. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Mastery of course content
• Demonstrated leadership skills; Style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life‑long learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's in speech or communication with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in communication coursework unrelated to the study of mass communications (radio/ television productions, journalism, media criticism, broadcasting, public relations, film studies, media writing, etc.), or a Master's degree with 18 hours in communication coursework unrelated to mass communications

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Legal Information

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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