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Adjunct - Speech Instructor

Baytown, TX ยท On-site

$34.03 - $51.04/hr

Teacher Education, Addiction Counseling, Spanish, Kinesiology & Wellness, and Speech Communication Opening Date: 06/30/2022 Position Overview Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on an ...

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How much do speech instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for speech instructor in the United States is $61,388.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $70,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a Speech Instructor Do?

As a speech Instructor, also called a speech teacher or speech-language pathologist, you teach a variety of communication skills to students. In many cases, this takes place in one-on-one sessions instead of in a classroom because the disability causing the speech impediment requires a significant amount of personal attention. In this career, you usually work in a school setting because linguistic issues are generally easier to adjust while someone is still a child. A few non-school positions, such as private therapists, do exist. Many therapy sessions you run may need to be tailored to the student due to speech impediments having unique background circumstances.

What does a Speech Instructor do?

A Speech Instructor is a professional who teaches students how to improve their communication skills, including public speaking, pronunciation, articulation, and effective verbal expression. They may work with individuals or groups, helping them overcome speech difficulties, gain confidence, and develop presentation skills. Speech Instructors often work in schools, colleges, private tutoring centers, or corporate settings, tailoring their instruction to the specific needs of their students. Their goal is to enhance both the clarity and impact of their students' spoken communication.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Speech Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Speech Instructor, you need expertise in speech communication, public speaking, and instructional strategies, typically supported by at least a bachelor's or master's degree in communication or a related field. Familiarity with educational technology, classroom management systems, and multimedia presentation tools is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to motivate and engage students help instructors stand out. These competencies ensure effective teaching, foster student confidence, and create an engaging learning environment for developing communication skills.

What are some typical challenges Speech Instructors face when working with diverse student populations?

Speech Instructors often encounter students with varying levels of language proficiency, confidence, and cultural backgrounds. Adapting lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each learner, while maintaining a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, can be challenging. Additionally, instructors may need to employ a range of teaching strategies and resources to effectively address speech anxiety and differing communication styles. Regular collaboration with colleagues and ongoing professional development are helpful for overcoming these challenges and ensuring student success.
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Part-Time Instructor - Speech

Part-Time Instructor - Speech

Alpena Community College

Alpena, MI โ€ข On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Retirement

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Category
Part Time Instructor
Description
This position may teach courses in Speech, Interpersonal Communications, or Public Communications. Part Time Faculty normally teach one or two courses per semester. Teaching assignments may be available for day and evening courses. Compensation is based on the total contact hours taught per semester, starting at $676 per contact hour. Benefits include State of Michigan retirement plan, tuition waiver and free membership to the ACC Wellness Center.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Teach lecture and/or laboratory portions of courses.
  • Prepare and distribute course syllabi to students.
  • Perform all preparation requirements for laboratory exercises.
  • Evaluate student progress through examinations, quizzes, observations and laboratory reports.
  • Act as liaison between the college and the student.
  • Implement curriculum changes at the request of the Department Chairperson or Lead Instructor, as requested.
  • Maintain appropriate instructional laboratories and equipment.
  • Be available for individual student assistance advising and/or consultation as necessary.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Expected Hours of Work: Part-time instructors who do not maintain office hours should include a statement within the syllabus explaining how a student can arrange for an appointment with the instructor. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This position may be required to travel outside the local area depending on the course location. Mileage reimbursement may be available. Refer to the Part-Time Faculty Handbook.
Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Effort: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
Position Requirements
Position Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Speech Communications or Master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate credits in Speech course work required.
  • Teaching experience in a higher education setting, including online teaching, preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of teaching methods preferred.
  • Computer competency in word processing, instructional software and online instruction preferred.
  • Curriculum development, especially online curriculum development, preferred.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Contingent
Shift
Various Shifts
Close Date
Open Date
4/22/2026
Location
Alpena Community College - Alpena Campus
About the Organization
Alpena Community College is located in Northeast Michigan on the beautiful shoreline of Lake Huron. ACC offers two-year degrees, one-year certificates, customized corporate training, and community education to all of Northeast Michigan. Each semester, ACC attracts more than 2,000 students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and academic goals. Smaller class sizes, affordable tuition, and the convenience of two campus locations and online courses, make Alpena Community College a great choice whether you are starting college for the first time, or coming back to school for a new career or additional training. At ACC, you can work on a college degree or acquire specific skills in a number of fields to move you forward in your occupation, plus the courses you complete can be transferred to a four-year college or university.
Vocational/technical programs, distance learning programs, dual-enrollment, cooperative on-campus four-year degree programs and continuing education courses are all available right here, in Northeast Michigan.
EOE Statement
The College policies and practices for admission, employment, and activities comply with requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2010; Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex, age, or disability. The College practices and policies also comply with the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PDCRA) and the Michigan Elliott-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) which prohibits discrimination in hiring based on age, height, weight, and marital status and familial status in addition to race, color, religion, sex (which includes pregnancy) and national origin.
Alpena Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The Notice of Nondiscrimination is located at www.alpenacc.edu.
This position is currently accepting applications.