Part Time Instructor - Communication Studies (SPCH Courses)

Blinn; Bryan (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Blinn College District in Bryan, TX seeks a Part Time Instructor for Communication Studies (SPCH) to teach courses at the Bryan Campus. The role focuses on student engagement, effective instruction, and timely assessment within a flexible part-time schedule.

Responsibilities include maintaining office hours, developing syllabi, and employing varied delivery methods to enhance student success while complying with institutional guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech, Communications, or Communication Studies with 18 graduate hours in communication coursework or related field.
• Ability to pass background checks as required by Blinn College.
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and instructional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform part-time operations of the instructional program and teach SPCH courses.
• Maintain office hours, respond to student inquiries, and manage syllabi and assessments.
• Use diverse instructional delivery methods and technologies to support learning.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Student engagement

Classroom management

Instruction delivery

Education

Master’s degree in Speech/Communications/Communication Studies

18 graduate hours in communication coursework

Job description

Part Time Instructor – Communication Studies (SPCH Courses)

The Blinn College District issearching for a Part Time Instructor - Communication Studies (SPCH Courses) at our Bryan Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Job Summary

Perform part-time operations of the instructional program. Faculty members at Blinn College are unranked and have the common title of faculty.

Principal Accountabilities

Blinn College expects all faculty members to demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence. The essential duties of all faculty are as follows:

Instruction and Classroom Management

• Maintain access to students through office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepare, maintain and utilize an accurate course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media and educational resources.
• Maintain student participation and attendance in class.
• Conduct classes and final exams punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.

Student Success

• Advise or refer students to available academic support, advising, and counseling services.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with students.

Assessment Duties

• Hold sole responsibility to assess students’ performances through a range of formative and summative assessments and provide constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.

Professional Development and Service

• Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development opportunities and effective teaching methodologies.
• Actively engage in collegial activities in a professional manner across the department, college, and communities such as departmental meetings, committees, and Blinn College partner collaborations, if required.

Institutional Responsibilities

• Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions.
• Comply with all college policies and procedures.
• Exhibit effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Attend college orientations, required institutional meetings, and trainings.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Required Degree, License or Certifications

Master’s degree in Speech, Communications, or Communication Studies with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in communication coursework unrelated to the study of mass communications (radio/television productions, journalism, media criticism, broadcasting, public relations, films studies, media writing, etc.).

or

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in communications unrelated to mass communications.

Must be able to pass required background checks for Blinn and background checks and/or finger printing for any external facilities, per their requirements.

Minimum Competencies

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, staff, administration and students.

Ability to instruct students while achieving the course learning objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

College level teaching experience desirable.

Preferred Competencies

Special Notes To Applicants

The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory.

http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf

Job Type

Part Time

Employment Type

Exempt

Compensation

Per Salary Schedule

Salary or Wage

Per Part Time Faculty Salary Schedule

Grade

FAC

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Communication Studies

Location

Bryan Campus

Target Hire Date

10/19/2026

The Blinn College Districtprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.