Adjunct Faculty - Speech Instructor: Southwest Tennessee Community College

This is a part-time, adjunct faculty position in the Department of Fine Arts Language and Literature. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on various committees, participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.

Essential Job Functions:

· Prepares and delivers lectures.

· Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students’ class work, assignments, tests, and papers; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.

· Maintains office hours for students seeking advice on class work, assignments, papers, and others.

· Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

· Advises and counsels students in academic and career fields.

· Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.

· Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

· Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.

· May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

Required Qualifications:

· Master's degree in Speech or Theater or master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in Speech or Theater from an accredited higher education institution.

· Some teaching experience in higher education.

· Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning; experience interacting successfully with academically and culturally diverse student populations.

· Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

· Ability to teach classes using various instructional delivery methods at any of the six locations.

· Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

· Ability to interact with diverse student population.

· A background check for the successful candidate.

Salary: $500.00/credit hour

Closing Date: Open until filled.