Adjunct Instructor, Speech

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Adjunct Instructor for Speech, located in Fort Worth, Texas. The role involves teaching across varied schedules and modalities, including dual credit and online classes.

Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in Speech Communication or Communications and some experience in teaching. Competitive pay starting at $65.00 per hour, with responsibilities focusing on student success and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Speech Communication or Communication.
• One year’s teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with student-centered learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes based on assigned schedules.
• Communicate regularly with students and college officials.
• Prepare and deliver instruction according to the College Master Syllabus.

Skills

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Excellent customer service

Ability to adapt to student learning needs

Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter

Critical thinking skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech Communication or Communications

18 graduate hours in related disciplines

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor, Speech

Department: SO Communications

Campus Location: South Campus

Employee Classification: ADJ - Adjunct

Position Type: PT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $65.00

Work Hours: Varies based on course schedule; Daytime availability preferred.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a pooled posting utilized to hire adjunct instructors. Hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as part-time faculty assignments become available.

Job Summary

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process, providing a direct impact to student success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) as assigned by designated supervisor
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e‑mails, calls, and requests for meetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

Performs other related tasks as required.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in at least one of the following:
  • Speech Communication
  • Communications
• OR Master’s degree or higher with eighteen (18) graduate hours in at least one of the above disciplines
• Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year’s working experience in the discipline / teaching area
• At least one (1) year’s experience teaching a class or facilitating training
• At least one (1) year’s teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service learning and innovative technology
• At least one (1) year’s experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs
• At least one (1) year’s experience teaching online

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast‑paced environment where the demands for work are varied and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Ability to adapt to student learning needs
• Utilization of student‑centered integrative learning strategies
• Promotion of positive expectations of students
• Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
• Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
• Assessment of student learning
• Assessment of self‑learning
• Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
• Development of relevant content for classes
• Development of effective classroom management processes and strategies
• Experience mentoring and advising students
• Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
• Engagement in service to the institution, profession, and community
• Participation in professional development in the teaching discipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and in pedagogy
• Continued educational attainment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.