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Speech Communications Instructor (part time)

Mott Community College

Job Description

Posting Number

38-2011

Position Title

Speech Communications Instructor (part time)

Employee Group

PT Faculty

Starting Salary

$1,102 per contact hour

Compensation Details

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Part Time Faculty Benefits

Position Summary

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and  participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty  consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals,  faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the  State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, faculty  have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential  Duties/Major Accountabilities section: 

• Professional development 
• Collegial Responsibilities 
• Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success. 
• Communication 
• Safety  

Specific Teaching Assignment: 
Faculty member will be responsible for teaching courses in Speech and Communications adhering to the  stated course objectives, content, and delivery. 

Minimum Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty  satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,  and/or ability required.  
1. Master’s degree in Communication or a master’s degree plus 18 hours of graduate coursework in Communication from an accredited institution.
2. Two (2) years of practical experience needed in teaching Speech Communication 
3. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.  
4. Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from  diverse backgrounds. 
5. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional  journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business  correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to  questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.  
6. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and  proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability  and statistical inference. 
7. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete  variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of  instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. 
8. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching. 
9. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to  instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college  objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and  written communication. 

* A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service. 

Additional Desirable Qualifications

1. A minimum of two years of post-secondary teaching experience in Speech Communication 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

1. The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time.  S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities. 

2. S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze,  and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written  documentation.  

3. The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently  (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database). 

4. S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from  groups. 

5. Must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the  industry. Must be able to handle and mix chemicals properly and safely; and wear appropriate  gloves and other personal protective equipment. 

Work Schedule

Faculty are required to maintain office hours and will make additional provisions for student consultations  as may be necessary and reasonable. 

Additional Information

Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only.

If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.

Application Deadline

Continuously accepting applications

Equal Opportunity Summary

As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0024. Title II, ADA, Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0373. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0191.

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