Adjunct- Public Speaking

Passaic County Community College; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 2,900 - 3,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking on site

Transit Pre-Tax Plan

Tax sheltered retirement program

Job summary

Passaic County Community College in Paterson, NJ is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Public Speaking. The role requires adherence to the college calendar and syllabi, plus delivering engaging lectures and assessments.

Responsibilities include keeping accurate grades and attendance, using the college LMS, and participating in institutional assessment efforts. A background check is required. Compensation is $996 per credit taught.

Qualifications

• Advanced academic preparation in Communication, Speech, Theatre, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in public speaking, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Must have availability to teach during the day.
• Experience in college-level teaching, rubrics, and classroom activities.
• Proficiency with educational technology, LMS, and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes in accordance with the College's academic calendar and approved syllabi.
• Meet all scheduled class sessions.
• Maintain and report accurate student grade and attendance records using approved procedures and systems.
• Participate in assessment activities to support institutional effectiveness.
• Utilize the College's learning platform to fulfill teaching duties.

Skills

Public speaking

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Teaching

Educational technology

Education

Master’s degree or higher preferred

Job description

Adjunct Paterson, NJ, US

Adjunct- Public Speaking

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1593

We are seeking adjunct faculty to teach Public Speaking.

Example of Duties:

Teach assigned classes in accordance with the College's academic calendar and approved syllabi

Meet all scheduled class sessions

Maintain and report accurate student grade and attendance records using approved procedures and systems

Participate in assessment activities in support of the PCCC institutional effectiveness program

Utilize the appropriate technology, including the College's student learning platform, to fulfill teaching duties

Follow the following guidelines contained in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook (Link can be found on pccc.edu )

Qualifications:

• Advanced academic preparation in Communication, Speech, Theatre, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Rhetoric, or a related field (Master’s degree or higher preferred).
• Demonstrated expertise in public speaking, oral communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to teach foundational and intermediate concepts.
• Must have availability to teach during the day
• Experience in college-level teaching, rubrics, and classroom activities.
• Strong classroom management abilities and skill in creating inclusive, respectful, and engaging learning and speaking environments for diverse learners.
• Proficiency with educational technology, such as learning management systems, presentation software, and online resources to enhance instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide clear guidance and constructive feedback and learning assessments to students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff and to support the mission and values of a community college serving diverse communities.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation:The pay for this position is $996 per credit taught.

• Employee Assistance Programprovides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits:Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• Alternate Benefit Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement program, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)