Adjunct Faculty Pool, Speech

Eastern Iowa Community College District•Davenport, IA

56d•$700 - $1,000

About The Position

NOTE: This is an "applicant pool" to collect resumes and applications for when there is a need to fill a class at a part-time capacity, there is no timeline of when this will be needed but the intent is to have potential candidates in mind when/if the time to fill should occur. We are seeking multiple adjuncts to fill various needs for Speech courses. This role is responsible for teaching courses and assessing learning outcomes. Available assignments may include campus locations across EICC, including college campus or at area high school buildings; in-person during the weekday; Morning and/or Afternoon availability desired. Please indicate your availability in your cover letter and we will review to see if our scheduling needs can align with yours. Online and Evening Teaching opportunities available as well. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and service. Must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech or Communications or master's degree with at least 12 GSH in a combination of the qualifying fields that provide a foundation in the specific subject matter being taught Drama/Theater, English, Homiletics, Linguistics, Mass Media, Speech Pathology, and/or Rhetoric is required (a minimum of 6 credits must be from Speech or Communications.)

Responsibilities

Teaches courses in accordance with outcomes identified in the established course development model. Uses effective and appropriate instructional delivery systems.
Participates in the design of appropriate courses and programs of instruction. Utilizes appropriate process to maintain currency of curriculum and collaborates in the development and revision of curriculum as needed.
Demonstrates satisfactory preparation and meets with classes as scheduled.
Demonstrates rapport with students.
Establishes a clear and accurate syllabus for each class within the approved syllabus template. Posts syllabus in district's learning management system.
Communicates course objectives, instructional processes, evaluation policies and methods, and attendance policies to students.
Utilizes instruction consistent with course syllabus and objectives. Uses effective and appropriate instructional delivery systems.
Evaluates and records student performance and achievement on a regular basis in the district's learning management system and provides feedback to students.
Establishes and maintains appropriate office hours to assist students and provide feedback.
Collaborates with support services to assist student success in the classroom and meet recommended student/instructional accommodations as required.
Monitors and communicates with students about academic progress. Collaborates with advising by monitoring student progress and referring at-risk students using early alert tools and/or other mechanisms. Maintains accurate attendance reports and delivers timely 4-week progress grades, midterm grades, and final grades.
Participates in outcomes assessment measurements adopted by EICCD. Plans and implements learning strategies appropriate for meeting student outcomes. Analyzes results of planning and teaching and make appropriate revisions.