Full-Time Faculty - Speech Communication (Dual Credit)

Lee College; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee College is seeking a Full-Time Instructor of Speech Communication (Dual Credit) for the Spring 2027 term at the Baytown campus. The role includes on-site, off-site, and online instruction for ISD partners, with potential travel to high schools within the Lee College service area.

The candidate will teach in alignment with syllabi, maintain records, and participate in faculty workload policies, while supporting professional development and distance education certification as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Communication or related field with required graduate hours.
• Ability to teach dual credit courses for ISD partners.
• Commitment to student learning and use of instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach Speech Communication to freshmen and sophomores for Dual Credit.
• Maintain student records and submit reports on schedule.
• Participate in campus and program committees and development.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Online/dual credit instruction

Education

Master's in Speech Communication

18 graduate hours in Speech Communication

Tools

Blackboard LMS

Job description

Full-Time Faculty - Speech Communication (Dual Credit) (LOA)

Salary:

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: FY2300762

Location: Main Campus - Baytown, TX

Division: Provost/Academic & Student Affairs

Position Overview

Please note: This Letter of Appointment ( LOA ) is a temporary, full-time position. Work is assigned on a semester-to-semester basis and is contingent upon sufficient student enrollment, availability of funds, availability of full-time work in the area of responsibility, and/or continuing satisfactory performance.

This instructional position is for a Full-Time Instructor of Speech Communication (Dual Credit) for the Spring 2027 semester. This position's primary duties will include on-site, off-site, and online instruction of Speech Communication courses for our ISD partners. Other courses on the main or satellite campuses may be required as assigned. This position will require that the instructor travel to high schools within the Lee College Service area, including GCCISD and CISD.

The candidate may be required to teach evening, weekend, summer, online, hybrid, and/or distance education courses. Faculty must complete the Lee College Teaching Online Certification course or provide documentation of training in distance education.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach freshmen and sophomore Speech Communication courses, with specific emphasis in providing instruction to Dual Credit populations at ISD partners within our service area.
• Qualified applicants must be committed to student learning, integrating technology into the curriculum, and encouraging engaged scholars.
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
• Maintain accurate student records in compliance with Lee College requirements.
• Submit required student reports to the Admissions & Records Office according to schedule.
• Direct, evaluate, and assess the learning experience of the students in accordance with adopted curricula and approved procedures.
• Provide counsel/guidance to students when there is a need.
• All faculty members are required to be on campus thirty-five (35) hours per week and participate in professional development activities, department and college committees, commencement,and other activities as stated in the Faculty Workload and Responsibilities Policy.
• Faculty members may be required to teach evening, weekend, summer, online, hybrid, and dual credit classes at various campuses.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in campus-related committees as needed.
• Recruit for and promote the Speech Communication program.
• Participate in professional development activities, both on-campus and off.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Qualified candidates must have a Master's (or higher) degree in Speech Communication or Communication Arts, or a Master's (or higher) degree in a related field with eighteen (18) graduate hours in Speech Communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have at least three (3) years of teaching speech communication at college level.
• Prior experience teaching at high school level.
• Prior online teaching experience and certification.
• Blackboard Learning Management System experience.

Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.