Adjunct Instructor, Speech

palmbeachstate; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Palm Beach State College seeks an adjunct instructor to support teaching across courses, with evening and weekend scheduling possibilities. The role involves curriculum alignment, student engagement, and course logistics to meet departmental needs.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech or Communications (or equivalent) and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Canvas LMS. This posting represents an open continuous applicant pool.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech or Communications or Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Speech, Oratory, Communications or Speech-related Theater courses.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Ability to utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate information orally and in writing.
• Ability to receive and understand information through oral and written communication.
• Ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices.
• Analyzes class and program needs of the College; determines retention or deletion of courses.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates.
• Assist students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

Job description

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life, and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connections for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

What an Adjunct Instructor's Day looks like :

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices. This activity includes developing and maintaining manuals regarding the College's policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyzes class and program needs of the College. Determines and recommends the retention or deletion of courses.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates. Maintains calendar as necessary to track these schedules and adjusts as required.
• Assist students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Education and Experience: Master's degree in Speech or Communications or Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Speech, Oratory, Communications or Speech-related Theater courses.
• Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
• Utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies
• Ability to: Interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to: Communicate information orally and in writing
• Ability to: Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Ability to: Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Work Environment and Physical Demand: Reach and grasp objects
• Work Environment and Physical Demand: Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Work Environment and Physical Demand: Use of video display terminal
• Work Environment and Physical Demand: Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Work Environment and Physical Demand: Communicate information orally and in writing
• Work Environment and Physical Demand: Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Work Environment and Physical Demand: Proofread and check documents for accuracy

Pay Rates

Standard hourly rates vary based on the assigned course level and educational credentials.

Must have the ability to work a fluctuating schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Important Information

This posting represents an open continuous applicant pool . Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or employment. Adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs.