Adjunct Faculty - Speech

Harper College • Palatine, IL

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Speech 101 is a basic oral communication course taught face-to-face, covering a multitude of speech topics. The instructor is responsible for facilitating the class, grading student speeches, teaching basic communication processes, and working with the faculty to develop the class and assess student work. The instructor is also responsible for maintaining their own electronic website associated with the course (through the College's system of choice, BlackBoard). This person should be on time, flexible, and supportive to students.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech Communication or related area required
• A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process
• Official transcripts required upon hire
• Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check
• Employment sponsorship is not available

Nice To Haves

• Teaching at college level, two years experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Facilitating the class
• Grading student speeches
• Teaching basic communication processes
• Working with the faculty to develop the class and assess student work
• Maintaining their own electronic website associated with the course (through the College's system of choice, BlackBoard)

Benefits

• We offer a competitive, semester by semester adjunct pay, with some tuition waivers available after 3 semesters
• Sick and personal business leave
• A comprehensive Adjunct Faculty Development Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees