Public Speaking Instructor

Denmark Technical College; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Denmark Technical College is seeking an experienced instructor in the United States to deliver high-quality instruction under the supervision of the Dean of Arts, Sciences, and Education. The role requires subject-matter expertise, valid teaching credentials per SBTCE and SACSCOC, and commitment to student learning.

The candidate will develop course materials, provide timely assessments, and participate in college service, advisement, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in communication, speech, or related field (or 18 graduate hours in same field).
• Three years of college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate classroom and instructional activities; build relationships with alumni, businesses, students, faculty.

Responsibilities

• Instructional development: develop and maintain course documentation; review textbooks; manage materials; be prepared for class; schedule class/lab time.
• Teaching performance: provide syllabus, grading/attendance policies; timely tests; annual student evaluations.
• Student advisement: maintain office hours; publicize availability; refer students for help; keep records; meet with students timely.
• College/community service: assist with recruitment and job placement; participate in college/community projects.
• Instructional management: submit reports; arrange environment for learning; provide supervision; maintain records; enforce discipline.
• Professional development: develop annual plan; attend courses/workshops; conduct research in subject field.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Course planning

Education

Master's degree in communication, speech, or related field

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in communication, speech, or related field

Job description

Under general supervision of the Dean of Arts, Sciences, and Education, will be responsible for the delivery of quality instruction. Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter being taught and holds valid teaching credentials as defined by SBTCE and SACSCOC criteria. Motivates students and enhance their learning and constructs effective test instruments that are measurable and congruent to established instructional criteria. Demonstrates knowledge in planning and organizing instructional activities.

• Instructional Development: developing and maintaining course documentation; reviewing and selecting textbooks for courses in subjects’ area; maintaining audio-visual and /or other materials for courses taught through any medium; being organized and well prepared for class; scheduling of class and lab time effectively.
• Teaching Performance: providing students with course syllabus, grading/attendance policy, and other relevant information in a timely manner, relating instructional practical examples and illustrations; pacing the instruction over the semester, providing students with timely tests; returning test results in a timely manner, relating tests to course objectives; following acceptable department and college grading policies. In addition, the faculty member shall, at least annually, participate in conducting a college student evaluation of at least one section of every course he/she teaches.
• Student Advisement: maintain required office hours; publicizing office hours and availability; referring students to other persons for appropriate assistance; maintaining appropriate records; meeting with students in a timely manner; displaying sensitivity to students’ needs and problems.
• College and/or Community Service: assisting with recruitment as required; assisting with job/transfer placement or recommendations as required; cooperating with or participating in projects/activities of other instructional and support areas in fulfillment of the colleges’ mission; serving effectively on college/community committees.
• Instructional Management: submitting reports in a timely manner; arranging physical environment as much as possible for effective learning adhering to class schedules; providing effective classroom/lab supervisors; maintaining accurate records; providing disciplinary action where appropriate.
• Professional Development: development an annual professional development plan in conjunction with supervisor; attending courses/seminars/workshops as required or planned; writing manuscripts or presenting papers at conferences, etc.; doing research projects in subject field.

A master's degree in communication, speech, or a related field or a master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in communication, speech, or related field.

Three (3) years of college level teaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to higher education, especially teaching methodologies, knowledge of or experience in public speaking and writing speeches for various audiences; accepts protocol for areas of responsibility and understanding of the college’s mission, goals, and objectives. Must have the ability to supervise and coordinate the classroom and related instructional activities of students; ability to establish good working relationships with alumni, businesses, students, faculty, and others in the college community and ability to interpret and apply all related.

May required to teach evening and weekend courses at the main campus and at off-campus instructional sites, and additional hours during peak registration periods.