Adjunct Instructor - Speech/Communications

Athens Technical College; Georgia; On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Athens Technical College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Speech/Communications to teach at multiple campus locations and area high school campuses as needed. The role requires strong communication skills and willingness to adapt to various teaching modalities including face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree with at least 18 semester hours in speech or communications and the ability to work with diverse student groups.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 semester hours in speech or communication.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and work ethic.
• Willingness to teach at all Athens Technical College locations and on area high school campuses.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Willingness to teach

Education

Master’s degree in speech or communications

Tools

Blackboard

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor - Speech/Communications

Agency: Athens Technical College

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details: SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. NO STATE OF GEORGIA BENEFITS.

Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree with 18 semester hours in speech or communication, A master’s degree in journalism does not meet SACSCOC accreditation. Also, graduate hours in journalism, education, or teaching are not sufficient. Strong written and oral communication skills and work ethic. Willingness to teach at all Athens Technical College locations. Willingness to teach Athens Technical College courses on area high school campuses. Willingness to teach using all college approved methods (Ex. face to face, online, audio /video, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience at the post‑secondary level. Experience with online teaching platforms; Blackboard preferred.

Minimum Qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Athens Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.