Adjunct Instructor - Communication Skills/Social Science

Waukesha County Technical College; Village of Pewaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 3,200 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Waukesha County Technical College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Humanities, Communication, and Social Sciences department. The successful candidate will teach Communication Skills courses, including Oral/Interpersonal Communication and Speech, on campus and online, under the supervision of the associate dean.

Responsibilities include planning instruction and using varied delivery formats.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Oral Communications, Public Speaking, or related field with 18 graduate credits in Oral Communication.
• At least one year of post-secondary teaching experience as the lead instructor (not TA).
• Experience designing, planning, and implementing alternative delivery formats (internet, accelerated, hybrid).
• Experience in CANVAS or similar learning management system.
• Online teaching experience required.
• Experience in international or diversity studies is desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction to a range of program students.
• Integrate technology into teaching of course material.
• Contribute to program development, curriculum design, and program assessment.
• Collaborate with a variety of faculty, staff, and students using strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a strong foundation in pedagogy.
• Use feedback as a developmental tool for growth around instructional effectiveness and collegiality.
• Effective at teaching in multiple formats (face-to-face, hybrid, internet).
• Maintain positive relationships within the Liberal Arts programs and the various occupational programs at WCTC.

Skills

Teaching ability

Multimodal instruction

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Oral Communications or Public Speaking

18 graduate credits in Oral Communication

Tools

CANVAS

Job description

Candidate must be able to teach both on campus & online courses and be a Wisconsin state resident.

The Humanities, Communication, and Social Sciences department seeks an adjunct faculty position in Communication Skills; Oral/Interpersonal Communication and Speech at Waukesha County Technical College. WCTC is a vibrant and expanding higher education institution dedicated to providing students with a transformative, hands-on educational experience. We are committed to fostering academic excellence for our students, training and nurturing pedagogical skills in faculty, and providing innovation support to empower our students to thrive in an ever-changing world. The School of Arts and Science seeks to be the premier choice in the region for students seeking applied associate degrees as well as transfer degrees. We are seeking dynamic and dedicated adjunct instructors to join our team.

The successful candidate will provide students with a strong foundation in Communication paired with exceptional teaching skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate the most effective teaching and learning research in lesson planning and content delivery. This candidate will demonstrate collegiality, flexibility, and leadership within the department, school, and college. WCTC offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, a future-focused department team, instructional training, and support in an institution that is thriving.

Under direct supervision of the associate dean, the primary responsibility is providing instruction to students enrolled in a variety of communication courses. Classes may include (but are not limited to): Oral/Interpersonal Communications, Speech (public speaking), and Communications in the Workplace.

Pay will vary by course being taught.

• Deliver high-quality instruction to a range of program students
• Integrate technology into teaching of course material
• Contribute to program development, curriculum design, and program assessment
• Collaborate with a variety of faculty, staff, and students using strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate a strong foundation in pedagogy
• Use feedback as a developmental tool for growth around instructional effectiveness and collegiality
• Effective at teaching in multiple formats (face-to-face, hybrid, internet)
• Maintain positive relationships within the Liberal Arts programs and the various occupational programs at WCTC

1. Master’s Degree in Oral Communications, Public Speaking or a Master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate level credits in Oral Communication.
2. At least one year of post-secondary teaching experience required as the lead instructor (not TA work).
3. Post-secondary experience in designing, planning, and implementing alternative delivery formats (internet, accelerated, hybrid).
4. Experience in CANVAS or similar learning management system.
5. Teaching experience, work experience or experience developing curriculum in the area of international or diversity studies (desired).
6. Online teaching experience required.

For more information, please contact Julie Steuber, Associate Dean at [e-mail].