COMX 111US Public Speaking Instructor Non-Tenure Track (Applicant Pool)

Montana State University, Inc • Bozeman, MT

52d • Onsite

About The Position

This appointment will be on a part-time basis, depending on the specific needs of the department/program. Duties and Responsibilities Teach on-campus course COMX 111US - Intro to Public Speaking, separate two hour recitations, plus a one hour lecture that combines multiple recitation sections. Instructor lecture = Deliver content focused on communication theories and strategies while modeling components of effective public speaking Recitation = Practical applications and student speeches We hope to attract applicants who are committed to helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed. The Program COMX111US is an introductory public speaking course that serves undergraduate students from the freshman to senior level from all majors. It is a University Seminar (US) Core 2.0 course that meets requirements for oral communications skills, critical thinking and academic discourse. The curriculum provides an overview of the theories, concepts, and principles of public speaking, to include audience analysis, evidence, sensory aids, small group communication, ethics and listening. Students apply these concepts and principles through preparation and delivery of impromptu, informative, persuasive, and group presentations. The structure of the course includes one weekly lecture presented by an individual instructor, which is connected to multiple recitation sections, all facilitated by that instructor. The lecture may serve 100+ students, while each recitation section serves a maximum of 20 students. This allows the students and instructor to build personal and academic connections. There are multiple COMX 111US instructors, each assigned to one lecture and multiple recitation sections, who work as a team to create, facilitate and regularly assess the curriculum. The Department University Studies is the academic program of choice for first-year students who choose to explore the many degrees and majors offered at MSU prior to declaring. University Studies also works with continuing students who are transitioning between majors. At University Studies, we offer complete academic advising for our own majors as well as students in the Pre-Med option and students in transition. We also teach approximately 45 sections of US 101US - the University Studies First-Year Seminar and approximately 20 sections of COMX 111US - Intro to Public Speaking each year, both of which are foundational components of MSU's Core 2.0, serving 1500 students each year. One of the objectives of University Studies is to contribute to a successful first year for MSU undergraduates. Through professional academic advising and high-quality instruction, we help students understand the possibilities and responsibilities of the academic experience through an exploration of their interests and goals and the development of intellectual knowledge and skills.

Requirements

• Degree in Communications or related field.
• A master's degree.
• Possess the ability to relate, work effectively and establish rapport with a diverse student population.
• Have highly effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students.
• Take initiative and work well independently.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Possess strong interest in student success.
• Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the department.
• Have knowledge of or willingness to learn and utilize variety of technologies to support their teaching such as online learning platforms, lecture captures, video conferencing tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at the college or university level.
• Experience teaching public speaking.
• Working knowledge of technical presentation formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach on-campus course COMX 111US - Intro to Public Speaking, separate two hour recitations, plus a one hour lecture that combines multiple recitation sections.
• Deliver content focused on communication theories and strategies while modeling components of effective public speaking
• Practical applications and student speeches
• Create and implement engaging student learning experiences.
• Modify and adapt curriculum components to meet individual student needs.
• Develop and employ appropriate assessment techniques.

What This Job Offers

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