Instructor in Public Speaking (FAC3066)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions -

• Teach courses in speech and communication-related Teaching assignments may include teaching at off-site locations, evening courses and teaching via alternative delivery systems, such as online.
• Plan, implement, and sponsor appropriate activities to supplement instruction.
• Assist in selecting textbooks, developing/revising/updating curricula, completing reports, tracking, and entering assessment data.
• Maintain evaluation and attendance records as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Maintain skills in teaching methods and course development as recommended by HutchCC.
• Participate, as possible, in faculty development activities at the college and within state and regional organizations.
• Maintain records and files as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.
• Incorporate study skills, adult learning theory, and teaching/learning strategies to improve student persistence and retention.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

Secondary-

• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty and other HutchCC stakeholders.
• May advise prospective and enrolled students in the appropriate curricula.
• Serve actively on institutional committees.
• May mentor honors students.
• May sponsor co-curricular activities, such as the Communications Club, as applicable.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the appropriate Department Chairperson or the Vice-President of Academic Affairs or as specified in the local Master Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS (Essential):

• Master's degree required in speech communication or related field. 
• Evidence of effective public speaking and communications teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Experience with recruiting preferred.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, gender and disabilities populations.
• Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.
• Follow written and oral instructions accurately, be attentive to detail, and work independently.
• Collaborate and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Physical requirements include excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light/indoor work environment.
• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

SALARY and STATUS:

The salary is determined per the 2024-25 Hiring Salary Schedule in the local HutchCC Master Agreement. This full-time faculty position is nine months annual (based on contract renewal), due process rights eligible, benefit eligible, and exempt. For a copy of the hiring schedule for this position, please see the attached schedule, or you may visit the following address:  https://www.hutchcc.edu/hiring-schedule

APPLICATION:

Transcripts – The hired candidate will be required to submit official, non-issued to student, transcripts.

Start date: Fall 2024