Speech Communications Instructor - Adjunct

Everglades University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Everglades University is seeking adjunct instructors responsible for instruction and maintaining a positive classroom environment. Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in Speech or Communications and 3-5+ years of relevant industry experience.

The position involves attending weekly meetings, maintaining attendance and grading, conducting classes as scheduled, and ensuring adherence to university policies. A commitment to student success and academic integrity is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of industry experience in speech communications.
• Master's Degree in Speech or Communications is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly feedback meetings to review student issues.
• Maintain accurate attendance and grading.
• Conduct classes on schedule and adhere to university policies.

Skills

Industry experience in speech communications

Effective communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech or Communications

Job description

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of industry experience in speech communications
• Master's Degree in Speech or Communications is required

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues
• Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)
• Make phone calls to students who have been absent
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses
• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses
• Notify registrar of changes in roster
• Prevent "do not admit" students from entering class until cleared
• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student
• Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi
• Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area
• Conduct class according to scheduled times
• Prevent excessive breaks
• Avoid dismissing classes early
• Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session
• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising
• Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term
• Ensure that students adhere to University Policy
• Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
• Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance
• Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught
• Complete annual professional development plans
• Tutor students as necessary
• Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct