Speech/Communications Instructor - Adjunct

Everglades University; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Everglades University is seeking an adjunct instructor in Florida to deliver courses, monitor attendance, and support student success. The role involves weekly feedback with an administrator, grading, and adherence to university policies to ensure quality instruction.

Responsibilities include administering tests, managing rosters, advising students, and maintaining up-to-date syllabi and records. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for effective classroom management.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of professional experience.
• Master's Degree in Speech.

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator 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 records remain on campus.
• Conduct class according to scheduled times.
• Prevent excessive breaks and avoid dismissing classes early.
• Arrive 20 minutes before class fully prepared for each session.
• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class 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 graduation ceremonies if possible.
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner.
• Motivate and assist students with academic issues and class attendance.
• Maintain current information related to the subjects taught.
• Complete annual professional development plans.
• Tutor students as necessary.
• Abide by all laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct.

Skills

Experience

Education

Master's Degree in Speech

Job description

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

Position Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of professional experience
• Master's Degree in Speech

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