Adjunct Professor – Speech Communications 902212

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 1,033,200 - 1,102,080; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach courses aimed at developing critical thinking skills in students. The position requires a Master’s Degree and involves curriculum development, teaching, and student assessment.

Candidates should demonstrate teaching competence, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role also requires some evening and weekend availability. A passion for education and professionalism is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in discipline or related area or with 18 hours in discipline required.
• Must provide leadership in an academic discipline or degree program.
• Teaching competence to create lesson plans and assess student learning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student and course records.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.

Skills

Teaching Competence

Communication skills

Computer skills

Passion for assisting customers

Professional behavior

Education

Master’s Degree in discipline or related area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning management systems

Canvas

Job description

Campus OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email: Cynthia Vleugels, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Some evening and weekend courses.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$750.00 - $800.00 per credit hour

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references. Transcripts will be required upon hire.

About this Position

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn Speech Communications presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in discipline or related area or Master’s Degree with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes)
• Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses

• Dependent on course

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e‑mail and internet, and learning management systems.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in related field
• Experience with Canvas is preferred

Essential Job Functions

1. Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
2. Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
3. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
4. Completes all mandatory training.
5. Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
6. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
• Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.