Job Description
Working Title
Speech Adjunct (Applicant Pool)
Position Status
Part Time
Department
School of Liberal Arts and Education
General Summary
Adjunct faculty in SPCH would be required to teach online sections of SPCH 1311, 1315, 1321, and 1318. If the instructor is available, the adjunct faculty could also be assigned face to face sections of the same courses taught on the Odessa College main campus.
Applicant Pool Notice: This posting is used to build a pool of qualified candidates for current and future openings. While positions may become available throughout the year, there is no guarantee of an immediate vacancy. Applications will remain on file and will be reviewed as hiring needs arise. Due to the ongoing nature of this recruitment, applicants may not receive an immediate response.
Specific Position Duties
- Teach assigned course in the curriculum;
- Maintains up to date knowledge in the teaching field;
- Utilize appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners;
- Provide students with written expectations in such matters as syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.;
- By ways and means of instructing students, affirms worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn;
- Prepare adequately for class and devote appropriate time to classroom activities;
- Deliver material in a clear understandable manner;
- Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted student support hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means;
- Complete grading of all assignments within 5 business days;
- Complete Course Checklists, First Week Attendance and Final Grades by the institutional deadlines;
- Attend mandatory meetings and required training for online instruction.
- Timely communication with students;
- Timely submission of grades;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in Speech or Communications OR any Masters degree and 18 hours of graduate coursework in Speech or Communications.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching college courses and web courses in SPCH or other subject area. Experience using BlackBoard as a Learning Management Service.
Posting Number
A00110P
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/3204
