Speech Communication Instructor

Normandale Community College • Bloomington, MN

434d • $51,303 - $71,893

About The Position

The Speech Communication Instructor at Normandale Community College is responsible for teaching a variety of communication courses to a diverse student body. The role emphasizes culturally responsive teaching and aims to support the college's mission of achieving racial equity in educational outcomes. The instructor will engage in curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and contribute to departmental goals while fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree with a major in speech, speech communication, or communication, or communication studies, or a Master's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits in speech, speech communication, or communication studies.
• Experience in course construction, teaching/instructional methods, and student outcomes assessment/evaluation.
• Three years of successful full-time teaching experience or equivalent prior to being hired.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework beyond the Master's degree
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Experience serving diverse and underserved populations
• Experience in online learning and/or course delivery using web-based course management systems such as D2L
• Experience teaching public speaking in an online environment
• Experience teaching or graduate coursework in Intercultural Communication
• Experience using innovative teaching and learning approaches
• Evidence of professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated commitment to collegial activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach a broad spectrum of Communication courses including day and evening classes, utilizing different instructional modalities such as online, face-to-face, and hybrid formats.
• Work collaboratively to maintain a student-ready learning environment that meets the educational needs of a diverse student body.
• Contribute to department, division, and college goals for program planning, implementation, evaluation, and support.
• Engage in scholarly activities consistent with the college's goals.
• Demonstrate commitment to the success and retention of underrepresented students.
• Participate in the development and improvement of curricula and courses.
• Participate in faculty and department meetings and College-wide committees.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Tuition waivers for employees and certain dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees