communications public speaking adjunct instructor

Manhattan Area Technical College•Manhattan, KS

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty provide course instruction in a manner that ensures student comprehension, retention of knowledge, and positive effective student engagement. In collaboration with other Manhattan Area Technical College ("MATC") faculty and instructional staff, to ensure this position demonstrates an understanding of course content in its specified discipline, adopts appropriate instructional methods, and possesses pedagogical insight that includes robust instruction and communication practices. Teaching assignments may vary depending on the specific qualifications and expertise of the individual.

Requirements

Master's degree with at least eighteen (18) graduate credit hours of discipline-specific course work is preferred.
Strong computer and word processing skills.
Strong interpersonal skills & professional, positive attitude.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally through both verbal and written skills.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff, and faculty.
Practiced dedication to a student-centered approach.
Demonstrated integrity, tact, and professionalism to consistently handle sensitive and confidential information and situations in accordance with applicable law and campus policies.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
Experience in working with a Learning Management System (Canvas) preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline and displays an ability to interpret and evaluate theories.
Connect subject matter with related fields and remain current in subject matter.
Provides students with a complete syllabus containing course outcomes and competencies.
Adhere to current approved departmental course outlines.
Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning.
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, including appropriate technology when available.
Teach ethical work practices & skills relevant to the course.
Present enthusiastic, well prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus.
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments; promotes the development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, computation, problem solving, and decision-making.
Communicate subject matter to students within a positive learning and teaching atmosphere.
Possess an effective knowledge and understanding of MATC policies and maintains student discipline within policies and procedures.
Effectively use technology tools including, but not limited to, MATC Online, e-mail, MS Office, Internet.
Develops evaluation methods which fairly measure student progress toward objectives.
Evaluate and utilize student work to promote maximum learning.
Provide the student with timely information and feedback on his/her academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework, and projects.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student academic performance and progress.
Ensure courses being taught meet current standards, MATC policy, and line schedule requirements and occur in accordance with these.
Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi based on current approved department course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with college policies.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Exercise stewardship of MATC facilities and materials, maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment.
Assist in curriculum development and textbook review/selection as needed.
Maintain accurate grades, attendance, and other required paperwork.
Attend meetings and events as necessary by MATC administration.
Responds in a timely fashion to information requests and required reports from college and program administrators (e.g. last date of attendance report, rosters, grades, assessment data, all state/vocational reporting requests).
Collaborate with other adjunct and full-time colleagues.
Submit requests for program-necessary supplies to full-time program faculty.
Allow students to complete surveys when requested in a timely manner.
Participate in lesson plan review and documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.