Faculty, Speech

Palm Beach State College; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of belonging

Tuition benefits

Health and dental insurance

Generous time off

Hybrid opportunities

Professional development

Retirement plans

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Speech/Communications to instruct undergraduate students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. The role includes developing curricula, assessing learning, and participating in college activities and committees, with a 168-day contract path toward continuing employment.

Teaching hours vary, with duties that may include committee work, service on work teams, and possible multi-campus assignments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Speech, Oratory, Communications, or Speech-related Theater courses.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and, if needed, on multiple campuses.
• Teaching and occupational experience recognized.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques.
• Develop discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participate in program evaluation and college activities.
• Teach 168-day tenure-track position with 45 points load and hours that may include committees, work teams and other duties.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Cultural competency

Classroom technology use

Education

Master’s degree and 18 grad hours in Speech/Oratory/Communications or Speech-related Theater

Job description

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.

Join our team!

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.

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

Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develops discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, college activities and serves on committees. Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan.

As a 168-day, tenure-track faculty member, you will be on track for a continuing contract. Faculty teach 45 points, maintain office hours, and college business hours that may include, but not limited to, serving on committees and work teams, meetings, and special projects.

Palm Beach State’s tenure-track professors must successfully complete a five-year continuing contract earning process for continued employment.

Teaching assignment hours vary.

Applications without attached copies of official transcripts or non-web based unofficial transcripts will not be considered. Transcripts for fulltime Faculty positions must either be an official copy or a college-stamped student copy or a non-web based unofficial transcript, scanned into an electronic format, and attached to their application. Transcripts produced through web-based student systems will not be accepted.

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

• Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Speech, Oratory, Communications, or Speech-related Theater courses
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekend, and on multiple campuses if needed.
• Teaching and occupational experience recognized.
• Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course. Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.
• Must demonstrate cultural competency to engage and work with a diverse student and employee population.

For positions that require a college degree, Palm Beach State only recognizes degrees confirmed from institutions that are accredited by an institutional accrediting organization. To view a listing of the institutional accrediting organizations, please visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Degrees from outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). An evaluation report from an accrediting organization must be attached prior to the application closing date of each position. To view a listing of the current members of (NACES), please visit https://www.naces.org/members.

This position is designated to support instructional needs during daytime, evenings, and weekend hours. Schedule assignments are determined based on student enrollment, program requirements, and institutional needs.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $50,500.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

This position is open until filled with a first initial review on January 6, 2027.

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.
• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.
• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled