Full-Time Speech Communication Instructor

State of Louisiana; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement options

Tuition exemption

Job summary

River Parishes Community College seeks a Full-Time Speech Communication Instructor for a 9-month appointment. The position requires a Master’s degree in communication or related field, a strong background check, and readiness to teach across campus locations in Gonzales, Reserve, Plaquemine, and St.

Charles. Starting salary is $42,000 with potential increases based on experience and education; RPCC offers comprehensive health, life, dental, and vision insurance, retirement options, and tuition

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communication/speech or Master’s degree in any discipline with 18 graduate hours in communication/speech. Official transcripts required.
• Background check required prior to employment.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Proficiency with classroom technologies (podium computer, laptop, iPad, SMARTBoard) and Canvas LMS.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach and present instructional content according to the College’s mission.
• Adhere to class schedules and office hours.
• Attend sessions and ensure full-class instruction.
• Create an equitable learning environment and communicate expectations clearly.
• Develop course outlines and grading standards within the first week.
• Utilize diverse teaching methods and ensure up-to-date content.
• Maintain attendance and progress records in approved systems.
• Support student advising, recruitment, and college committees.

Skills

Strong communication

Written communication

Classroom technology

Canvas LMS

Education

Master’s degree in communication/speech

Tools

Canvas LMS

SMARTBoard

Podium computer / laptop / iPad

Job description

River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees.

Please visit our website for more information: www.rpcc.edu.

River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the 1962 Educational Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Shalither S. Cushenberry, has been chosen to respond to student-related issues concerning the nondiscrimination policy at [e-mail] or 225-743-8526. Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact Brian J. Vermeire in the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail] or 225-743-8539. At RPCC, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical classes and activities in our institution. The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568).

POSITION TITLE

Full-Time Speech Communication Instructor

APPOINTMENT

Appointed by the Chancellor of the College upon recommendation of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

SALARY

Starting at $42,000; may increase depending upon years of college teaching experience and education

BENEFITS

• RPCC offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health,


• life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; leave; paid holidays;


• wellness benefits; and tuition exemption for the employee and employee dependents.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

This is a 9-month, full-time position.

Instructors may be assigned classes at any of the four River Parishes Community College campuses (Gonzales, Reserve, Plaquemine, and St. Charles), as determined by student need and institutional demand. Teaching needs may include face-to-face/online and/or evening classes. Full-time faculty are expected to actively serve on campus committees, participate in campus activities, and participate in student advising and recruitment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in communication/speech OR master’s degree (in any discipline) and 18 graduate semester hours in communication/speech. Official transcripts must be submitted.


• Satisfactory background check – an offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.


• Previous teaching experience preferred.


• Proficiencies in classroom technologies (podium computer, laptop, iPad, and SMARTBoard) and use of Canvas LMS


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

FULL TIME FACULTY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The following constitutes an employment agreement between the college and faculty member and is contingent upon student enrollment and the authority provided by the Board of Supervisors for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS). Faculty member agrees to fulfill the following responsibilities.

I. TEACHING AND DIRECT INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES

1. Perform all instructional responsibilities in accordance with the role, scope, and mission of the College.

2. Adhere to designated schedule of classes and office hours.

3. Attend and provide meaningful instruction for all class sessions during the semester. Be punctual in class attendance and provide instruction for the complete class period. Make appropriate arrangements for necessary absences according to campus policies.

4. Create and maintain an environment conducive to learning and one in which all students are treated equitably and with respect.

5. Develop, distribute, and explain to all students within the first week of class, the course outline, the expectations of the course, the standards upon which students will be evaluated, the grading system, the attendance policy, safety policies, classroom management policies, and other information as deemed appropriate for students and the course.

6. Ensure that adequate time is devoted to class preparation such that class time is maximized to the benefit of the students and that content is up-to-date and presented in a professional manner.

7. Utilize a variety of teaching and assessment methods/instruments, which provide for the differences in learning styles of students, while covering the approved curriculum guide.

8. Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and evaluation instruments in a college-approved grade book format and file records in a timely fashion. (Evaluation instruments are to be maintained for at least three years.)

9. Utilize technology as approved/required by the college (i.e. Student Information System, Learning Management System, discipline specific programs/platforms)

II. SERVICE TO STUDENTS, DEPARTMENT, DIVISION OR COLLEGE, COMMUNITY

10. Contribute to the assessment of program student learning outcomes and the implementation of strategies to improve teaching and learning based on analysis of assessment results.

11. Participate in the review, development, and revision of discipline-specific curriculum, as needed.

12. Serve as a resource for students in the pursuit of employment or advanced educational opportunities related to the teaching discipline. Support the collection of student-specific information related to job placement and/or academic achievement and matriculation, as applicable based on teaching discipline.

13. Support the dissemination of information to prospective students and the community related to RPCC programs of study aligned with teaching discipline.

14. Support student success through academic advising, mentoring, tutoring, and other student support services, as applicable based on teaching discipline.

15. Attend/participate in the RPCC Commencement Ceremony. Attend/participate in graduation/pinning ceremonies, as applicable/assigned.

16. Participate in teaching discipline specific program advisory committee meetings, as applicable.

17. Demonstrate commitment to effective communication by utilizing official tools for timely dissemination of information to students and supervisors, and by being proactive and responsive in addressing inquiries and needs from students and coworkers.

III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

18. Participate in college in-service program(s), professional development opportunities, and college/state meetings, as applicable/assigned.

19. In collaboration with supervisor, develop and follow-through on an individualized professional development plan each academic year.

20. Complete all academic and occupational credential requirements as defined by LCTCS Board policies and procedures, as well as requirements defined by accrediting agencies.

21. Complete all College, system, and state mandated training in a timely manner.

IV. LEADERSHIP (As Applicable)

Refer to expectations outlined in the approved contract and/or job description related to additional duties assignments including the following roles: division coordinator, department chair, faculty coordinator, lead faculty member, program director, and other established faculty leadership roles.

V: OTHER

22. Adhere to all RPCC and LCTCS policies and procedures.

23. Perform other duties assigned by college/campus administrators, as applicable.

24. Always represent the College in a manner that promotes a professional and positive image.

Note: All faculty are expected to work a 40-hour week. This includes instructional time, class preparation, course improvement, grading, office hours, institutional service assignments and other duties as assigned by appropriate college administration.