Speech Instructor – Outreach Locations (FAC3278)

hutchcc.edu; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Community College seeks a full-time faculty member to teach speech and communication courses on campus and at multiple high school locations. The role involves travel to various sites and possible evening or online instruction, with responsibilities in curriculum development and assessment data entry.

The candidate will participate in recruitment activities, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to faculty development while aligning with HutchCC policies. Start date Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech communication or related field.
• Evidence of effective public speaking and collegiate teaching experience preferred.
• Willingness to participate in recruitment activities for the Speech Communication area and department.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person courses in speech and communication-related areas (e.g., Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication).
• Travel to various high school locations for assignments; some days may require travel to off-site venues.
• Develop and update curricula; select textbooks and prepare reports; track assessment data.
• Maintain records of attendance and evaluations; comply with HutchCC policies and procedures.

Skills

Public speaking

Teaching experience

Recruitment activities

Education

Master's degree in speech communication or related field

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach in-person courses in speech and communication-related areas, such as Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication.


• Assignments will include teaching at various high school locations and daily travel to various locations. High school semesters may extend beyond the HutchCC academic calendar.


• Additional teaching assignments may include teaching at off-site locations, evening courses and teaching via alternative delivery systems, such as online.


• Plan, implement, and sponsor appropriate activities to supplement instruction.


• Assist in selecting textbooks, developing/revising/updating curricula, completing reports, tracking and entering assessment data.


• Maintain evaluation and attendance records as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.


• Maintain skills in teaching methods and course development as recommended by HutchCC.


• Participate, as possible, in faculty development activities at the college and within state and regional organizations.


• Maintain records and files as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.


• Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.


• Incorporate study skills, adult learning theory, and teaching/learning strategies to improve student persistence and retention.


• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.


• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

SECONDARY-

• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty and other HutchCC stakeholders.


• May advise prospective and enrolled students in the appropriate curricula.


• Serve actively on institutional committees.


• May mentor honors students.


• May sponsor co-curricular activities, such as the Communications Club, as applicable.


• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the appropriate Department Chairperson or the Vice President of Academic Affairs or as specified in the local Master Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS (Essential):

• Master's degree required in speech communication or related field.


• Evidence of effective public speaking and communications teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.


• Willingness to participate in recruitment activities for the Speech Communication area of study and the Department in general.

• Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.


• Follow written and oral instructions accurately, be attentive to detail, and work independently.


• The ability to collaborate with staff, faculty, and HutchCC stakeholders and possess excellent organizational skills.Physical requirements include excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light/indoor work environment.

• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.


• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.


• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

• Transcripts – The hired candidate will be required to submit official, non-issued to student, transcripts.

Start date: Fall 2026

SALARY and STATUS:

The salary is determined per the 2026-27 Hiring Salary Schedule in the local HutchCC Master Agreement. This full-time faculty position is nine months annual (based on contract renewal), due process rights eligible, benefit eligible, and exempt. For a copy of the hiring schedule for this position, please see the attached schedule, or you may visit the following address: http://www.hutchcc.edu/hiring-schedule

HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

To view the HutchCC Non-Discrimination Notice, please visit www.hutchcc.edu

HutchCC reserves the right to revise or change job responsibilities as the need occurs. This position announcement does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; rather, it is a clarification of the responsibilities of the position. This job description may be changed at any time by the HutchCC administration.