Instructor, General Speech

West Georgia Technical College•Waco, TX

24d•Onsite

About The Position

West Georgia Technical College is seeking an Instructor, General Speech to teach Speech Communication courses in classroom, lab, clinical, field, hybrid, and online settings as needed. The instructor prepares lesson plans; develops curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives; teaches theory and practical applications; evaluates student progress and learning outcomes; and grades coursework in a timely manner. Instruction should reflect academic state standards and simulate industry environments while incorporating current technology and knowledge of developments in the discipline. The position maintains required instructional, administrative, and accreditation documentation; supports classroom and lab safety and equipment readiness; requests and maintains supplies and equipment; prepares budget requests; and assists with student recruitment, retention, and job placement. The instructor collaborates with faculty and program leadership on student learning outcomes, reports, course materials, and other program needs, and participates in professional development, committees, and projects. Teaching on multiple campuses and travel for meetings, training, and professional development are required; a state vehicle is available for campus travel. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week instructional position under a 12-month contract. Work is Monday through Friday, with day and evening hours as needed; weekend work may be required based on need. The role operates in a professional classroom/lab/clinical environment and routinely uses standard office, classroom, and lab equipment and technologies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Communication, or a master’s degree in a related discipline with 18 hours in the teaching discipline, from an accredited institution.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong computer and communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population.
Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy applicable accrediting bodies for assigned courses.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Speech Communication.
Teaching experience at the postsecondary level.
Experience teaching in an online or hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare lesson plans and teach Speech Communication courses in accordance with academic state standards.
Provide instruction in the theory and practical applications of the discipline in classroom, lab, clinic, field, face-to-face, hybrid, or online settings as needed.
Develop program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives.
Evaluate student progress and learning outcomes and grade coursework in a timely manner.
Collaborate with faculty to establish, measure, and evaluate student learning outcomes, and submit them to the appropriate program chair or director.
Meet with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and related issues.
Maintain program certification and accreditation requirements and submit reports and data required by accrediting bodies.
Prepare and maintain required documentation and administrative reports.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the discipline and attend professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Ensure classroom and lab safety and security requirements are met, instruct students in equipment and tool safety, and maintain clean and orderly classrooms and work areas.
Support faculty in keeping equipment in working order and suggest updated technology as appropriate.
Request and maintain supplies and equipment and prepare budget requests.
Review and edit master course shells in the online learning platform as necessary.
Assist with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
Serve on committees and project assignments and perform other duties as assigned.
Teach at multiple campuses and travel for meetings, training, and professional development.