Speech Adjunct Instructor

SSCC•Hillsboro, OH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Engage students in the teaching/learning process for a variety of speech and communication courses (e.g. public speaking, small group, and business communication). To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards. Reasonable accommodations are made as required for persons who are disabled under the Americans With Disabilities Act.Plan and teach courses which fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.Remain current with subject matter and instructional methodology.Post office hours with the Onsite Faculty Administrative Support as necessary, based on students’ needs.Employ appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.Communicate progress in the course to students in a timely manner.Comply with the policies, procedures, and standards found in the Southern State Community College Policy and Information Manual. Determine and submit students’ grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.Participate in NC-Sara/CANVAS trainings as required and required and adjunct faculty professional development opportunities.Become familiar with the College’s ‘Emergency Crisis Response Plan,’ and follow the campus’ protocol for drills and emergency situations.Support the mission of the program, division, and College. Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required. Good classroom working conditions. The work requires the use of safe work practices with office, classroom and laboratory equipment, and observance of safety regulations. The following physical demands are typically used to perform this job’s essential duties and responsibilities. They are not qualification standards, rather they may be used to help the College, employee, or applicant identify where and how reasonable accommodations may be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties due to an ADA disability.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly sits for extended periods of time and regularly stands and walks. The employee regularly exhibits manual dexterity when working on the computer, typing and performing other related tasks. The employee regularly reaches with hands and arms, stoops, kneels and crouches. The employee regularly talks and hears when teaching or working with students and the general public. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision, with the ability to adjust focus when typing or reading a computer screen. The employee occasionally lifts or exerts force on objects weighing up to 50 pounds. An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: Master's Degree in Communication or a closely related discipline with 18 semester or 27 quarter hours in Communication. Applicant must successfully pass required background checks in accordance with Southern State Community College’s policies and procedures and applicable laws. Ability to document identity and employment eligibility as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skill(s) and Ability to: effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations
proficient in word processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail
demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students
effective verbal, written , and listening communication skills
effective problem solving skills
ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules
maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information
create and implement appropriate and educational lesson plans
apply generally accepted teaching methods to practical work situations
apply ethical standards to work situations
make work decisions in accordance with SSCC’s values
show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promote an harassment-free environment
embrace and support constructive change
develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, members of the learning community, and general public
contribute toward building a positive team working environment
treat others with respect as representative of SSCC.
Master's Degree in Communication or a closely related discipline with 18 semester or 27 quarter hours in Communication.
Applicant must successfully pass required background checks in accordance with Southern State Community College’s policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidates will have at least one year of experience teaching college level Communication courses.

Responsibilities

Plan and teach courses which fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
Remain current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
Post office hours with the Onsite Faculty Administrative Support as necessary, based on students’ needs.
Employ appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
Communicate progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
Comply with the policies, procedures, and standards found in the Southern State Community College Policy and Information Manual.
Determine and submit students’ grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
Participate in NC-Sara/CANVAS trainings as required and required and adjunct faculty professional development opportunities.
Become familiar with the College’s ‘Emergency Crisis Response Plan,’ and follow the campus’ protocol for drills and emergency situations.
Support the mission of the program, division, and College.
Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as needed to meet workload demands.
Performs other related duties as required.