Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Speech

Owens Community College; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Community College is seeking a teaching faculty member responsible for supporting student success in Speech Communication. The successful candidate will manage instructional activities, develop lesson plans, and engage in continuous professional development.

The position requires a Master’s degree and demonstrated teaching potential. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and enthusiasm for teaching, as they will be vital in creating an optimum learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with one term of post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and enthusiasm for teaching are essential.
• Ability to integrate various methods to facilitate student learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and follow the syllabus and evaluation procedures.
• Prepare lesson plans and conduct classes as scheduled.
• Use appropriate classroom management techniques.
• Provide feedback and evaluate student work fairly.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Problem‑solving

Critical thinking

Computer use (Microsoft Office, Blackboard)

Classroom management

Evaluating student work fairly

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Blackboard

Job description

Job Overview

Teaching faculty at Owens Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. The applicant will be responsible for quality instruction and for active participation and interest in the total affairs of the college. This position requires teaching undergraduates, and applicants must provide evidence of teaching potential. The applicant must be aware of current pedagogy in the teaching of college students and specifically in the discipline of Speech Communication.

Essential Functions

1. Develops a syllabus for the class using the assigned syllabus shell, including designing an evaluation procedure that falls within the parameters of the syllabus shell and creating a calendar of assignments in accordance with the course outline.
2. Prepares lesson plans and conducts classes during the scheduled times using the Department-approved text(s).
3. Follows Department guidelines for course content and best practices.
4. Meets classes on all scheduled dates during the assigned semester.
5. Meets classes on time and holds classes for their fully allotted time.
6. If teaching online, respects the Owens Community College Standards for Web Instruction.
7. Uses appropriate classroom management techniques.
8. Uses appropriate means and methods of technology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Strong written and oral communication.
2. Problem‑solving.
3. Critical thinking.
4. Computer use, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or other required programs, Blackboard, and Owens email.
5. Integrates a variety of methodologies to facilitate student learning.
6. Understands the needs of community college students.
7. Manages a classroom, organizing and presenting material, designing lessons and activities that facilitate student learning, and monitoring student behavior and performance.
8. Follows instructions and meets deadlines.
9. Recognizes students’ strengths and weaknesses and provides feedback to facilitate their learning.
10. Evaluates student work fairly using Department guidelines.

Other Characteristics

• Embodiment of the Owens Core Values: Service, Learning, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence.
• Enthusiasm for teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Patience and flexibility.

Minimum Education & Experience

Master’s degree. One term of teaching experience at the post‑secondary level, including developing lesson plans and assessments, preferred.

Employment Details

Union Position. Job Classification: Faculty. Duty Days: (data not provided). Work Schedule: (data not provided). Grant‑Funded Position. FLSA Status: Exempt. Pay Basis: Period Activity Pay. Hiring Range: (data not provided). Retirement System: STRS.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Owens Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Accommodation for Disabilities

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Owens Community College, please call (567)661‑7527 or email [e-mail].