Adjunct Professor, Communication

Temple College•2600 South First Street Temple, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision from the departmental chair, the Adjunct Professor teaches scheduled Speech courses, cultivates healthy teacher-student relationships, and engages students in active learning. The instructor makes recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision, and completes instructional administrative responsibilities in a timely manner. Courses may be taught during the day or at night at the Temple Campus (Main) and high school campuses in Belton, Cameron, and Rockdale. Online teaching may also be available. The position is on-site, with essential duties performed in person during prescribed work hours. The schedule varies according to departmental commitments. A minimum of eight hours per week is required for a three-semester-hour class. Work is normally performed in an interior or office environment, with travel to offsite centers possibly required. The role primarily involves light physical activity, occasional lifting and handling of objects up to 25 pounds, keyboarding, computer use, and use of audio/visual devices.

Requirements

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Speech (SPCH) or Speech Communication (COMM).
Knowledge of the Desire2Learn (Brightspace) learning management system.
Knowledge of curriculum and training design principles and methods.
Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, including pedagogical practices relevant to the discipline.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, departmental strategies, and subject matter and its application in the discipline.
Interdisciplinary skills to create thoughtful and meaningful student experiences and curriculum.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, engage students in learning, and support positive student learning outcomes.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Ability to perform keyboarding and computer work and use audio/visual devices.
Ability to occasionally lift and manipulate objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to perform essential duties in person at the worksite during prescribed work hours and travel to offsite centers if required.
Meet required confidentiality standards and maintain a clean, professional appearance appropriate to an educational environment.

Responsibilities

Teach Speech courses as scheduled, including classroom day or night courses at the Temple Campus (Main) and high school campuses in Belton, Cameron, and Rockdale; online teaching may also be available.
Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers as appropriate to the discipline.
Administer, compile, and grade examinations as assigned.
Develop and instruct online and dual-credit courses and coursework as assigned.
Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships and engage students in active learning.
Develop clear and innovative syllabi and course materials.
Communicate professionally with students in writing and orally.
Use technology advancements to improve instructional methods and incorporate best practices in teaching and learning.
Remain accessible to students for advisement and consultation and seek feedback to improve teaching quality.
Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth and participate in academic or professional organizations.
Develop and implement innovative course content based on current pedagogy, incorporating new concepts and theories and diverse perspectives and ideas.
Use innovative thinking to solve problems within the classroom, department, and institution.
Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students, and foster collegiality within the department.
Complete administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities in a timely manner.
Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and revision of departmental instruction and curriculum.
Contribute to college growth through active involvement on task forces or committees and to community growth through relevant activities.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Communicate respectfully, constructively, and supportively with coworkers, faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
Practice punctuality, meet deadlines, engage in collaborative problem-solving, and communicate honestly.
Maintain integrity, courtesy, and professional responsibility; meet confidentiality standards.
Maintain technical proficiency through approved training, job-related reading, and collaboration with peers.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and a clean, professional appearance appropriate to an educational environment.
Support Temple College’s Caring Campus initiative through student-centered behavior and responsive, accurate assistance, while embracing the values of Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Respect.