Speech Adjunct Instructor

Southern State Community College; Hillsboro (OH); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern State Community College is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Speech at the Central Campus. You will engage students in speaking and communication courses, plan curricula, and maintain regular office hours.

The role requires a Master’s in Communication (or related field) and likely college teaching experience. You will assess student performance, provide feedback, and participate in faculty development and campus safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Communication or related discipline; 18 semester or 27 quarter hours in Communication.
• Preferred: at least one year of college-level Communication teaching experience.
• Must pass required background checks and document identity and employment eligibility as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses that meet curriculum goals.
• Stay current with subject matter and teaching methods.
• Post office hours as needed.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Submit grades per college policies.
• Participate in NC-Sara/CANVAS trainings and adjunct faculty development.
• Know and follow the College's Emergency Crisis Response Plan.
• Support the mission of the program, division and College.
• Maintain regular attendance and adjust schedule to workload.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Diversity awareness

Problem solving

Scheduling flexibility

Education

Master's Degree in Communication

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Email/Internet

Job description

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Adjunct Faculty for Speech

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time

REPORTS TO: Dean of Student Affairs

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

CAMPUS: Central Campus

Distinguishing Job Characteristics

Engage students in the teaching/learning process for a variety of speech and communication courses (e.g. public speaking, small group, and business communication).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses which fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
• Remain current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
• Post office hours with the Onsite Faculty Administrative Support as necessary, based on students’ needs.
• Employ appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Communicate progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
• Comply with the policies, procedures, and standards found in the Southern State Community College Policy and Information Manual.
• Determine and submit students’ grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
• Participate in NC-Sara/CANVAS trainings as required and required and adjunct faculty professional development opportunities.
• Become familiar with the College’s ‘Emergency Crisis Response Plan,’ and follow the campus’ protocol for drills and emergency situations.
• Support the mission of the program, division, and College.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as needed to meet workload demands.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Performs other related duties as required.

Scope of Supervision

None

Equipment Operated

Classroom Extron and mobile projection systems; computer; printer; copier; fax machine; telephone; other standard office equipment.

Confidential Data

Non-public personnel records and issues; student and other information covered by FERPA guidelines and agreed to in the College’s FERPA Confidentiality Agreement.

Working Conditions

Good classroom working conditions. The work requires the use of safe work practices with office, classroom and laboratory equipment, and observance of safety regulations.

Usual Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly sits for extended periods of time and regularly stands and walks. The employee regularly exhibits manual dexterity when working on the computer, typing and performing other related tasks. The employee regularly reaches with hands and arms, stoops, kneels and crouches. The employee regularly talks and hears when teaching or working with students and the general public. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision, with the ability to adjust focus when typing or reading a computer screen. The employee occasionally lifts or exerts force on objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skill(s) and Ability to: effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations; proficient in word processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail; demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students; effective verbal, written , and listening communication skills; effective problem solving skills; ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules; maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information; create and implement appropriate and educational lesson plans; apply generally accepted teaching methods to practical work situations; apply ethical standards to work situations; make work decisions in accordance with SSCC’s values; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promote an harassment-free environment; embrace and support constructive change; develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, members of the learning community, and general public; contribute toward building a positive team working environment; treat others with respect as representative of SSCC.

Qualifications

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: Master's Degree in Communication or a closely related discipline with 18 semester or 27 quarter hours in Communication. Preferred candidates will have at least one year of experience teaching college level Communication courses.

Applicant must successfully pass required background checks in accordance with Southern State Community College’s policies and procedures and applicable laws. Ability to document identity and employment eligibility as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

None required.