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

Lee College; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee College seeks a Full-Time Instructor of Speech Communication (Dual Credit) for Spring 2027. The person will teach on-site, off-site, and online courses for ISD partners, travel within the Lee College service area, and meet certification requirements.

The role may include evening/weekend classes and distance education delivery. A Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Speech Communication is required, with Blackboard LMS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Communication or related field with eighteen graduate hours in Speech Communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach freshmen and sophomore Speech Communication courses for Dual Credit with ISD partners.
• Maintain accurate student records in Lee College systems.
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with syllabi and materials.
• Submit required reports to Admissions & Records on schedule.
• Provide guidance and support to students as needed.
• Be on campus 35 hours per week and participate in committees and professional activities.
• May teach evening, weekend, summer, online, hybrid, or distance education courses.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Technology integration

Student engagement

Counseling

Education

Master's degree in Speech Communication

Tools

Blackboard

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.