Full Time Instructor - Speech

The Blinn College District is searching for a Full Time Instructor - Speech at our Bryan Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:

Job Summary

• To perform the day-to-day operations of the instructional program.
• To teach courses as scheduled.

Principal Accountabilities

Blinn College expects all faculty members to demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence. The essential duties of all faculty are as follows:

Instruction and Classroom Management

• Maintain access to students through office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepare, maintain and utilize an accurate course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media and educational resources.
• Maintain student participation and attendance in class.
• Conduct classes and final exams punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.

Student Success

• Advise or refer students to available academic support, advising, and counseling services.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with students.

Assessment Duties

• Hold sole responsibility to assess students' performances through a range of formative and summative assessments and provide constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.

Professional Development and Service

• Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development opportunities and effective teaching methodologies.
• Actively engage in collegial activities in a professional manner across the department, college, and communities such as departmental meetings, committees, and Blinn College partner collaborations.

Institutional Responsibilities

• Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions.
• Comply with all college policies and procedures.
• Exhibit effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Attend college orientations, required institutional meetings, and trainings.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications

Master's degree in Speech, Communications, or Communication Studies with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in communication coursework unrelated to the study of mass communications (radio/television productions, journalism, media criticism, broadcasting, public relations, films studies, media writing, etc.).
or
Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in communications unrelated to mass communications.

Minimum Competencies

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, staff, administration and students.
Ability to instruct students while achieving the course learning objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Competencies

1. College level teaching experience desirable.
2. On-line teaching experience.

Special Notes To Applicants

Must be able to pass required background checks for Blinn and background checks and/or finger printing for any external facilities, per their requirements.

Work hours: All full-time faculty positions at Blinn College require an on-campus presence of 40 hours per week during regular business hours.

A short teaching demonstration will be required if applicant is selected for an interview.

Applicants must attach (in PDF Format):
Cover letter
Resume or CV
Transcripts (unofficial accepted for application review; official transcripts required upon hire) All transcripts from institutions outside of the United States must be accompanied by a detailed course-by-course evaluation from a certified credential agency. Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (Blinn College, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Office, Academic Affairs Office, 902 College Ave., Brenham, Texas, 77833). Additionally, transcripts maybe sent electronically to lisa.leopold@blinn.edu.

Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three references must be included in resume or CV.