Communications / Public Speaking Adjunct Instructor

Primary Accountabilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline and displays an ability to interpret and evaluate theories.
• Connect subject matter with related fields and remain current in subject matter.
• Provides students with a complete syllabus containing course outcomes and competencies.
• Adhere to current approved departmental course outlines.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, including appropriate technology when available.
• Teach ethical work practices & skills relevant to the course.
• Present enthusiastic, well prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments; promotes the development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, computation, problem solving, and decision-making.
• Communicate subject matter to students within a positive learning and teaching atmosphere.
• Possess an effective knowledge and understanding of MATC policies and maintains student discipline within policies and procedures.
• Effectively use technology tools including, but not limited to, MATC Online, e-mail, MS Office, Internet.
• Develops evaluation methods which fairly measure student progress toward objectives.
• Evaluate and utilize student work to promote maximum learning.
• Provide the student with timely information and feedback on his/her academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework, and projects.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student academic performance and progress.
• Ensure courses being taught meet current standards, MATC policy, and line schedule requirements and occur in accordance with these.
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi based on current approved department course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with college policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Exercise stewardship of MATC facilities and materials, maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment.
• Assist in curriculum development and textbook review/selection as needed.
• Maintain accurate grades, attendance, and other required paperwork.
• Attend meetings and events as necessary by MATC administration.
• Responds in a timely fashion to information requests and required reports from college and program administrators (e.g. last date of attendance report, rosters, grades, assessment data, all state/vocational reporting requests).
• Collaborate with other adjunct and full-time colleagues.
• Submit requests for program-necessary supplies to full-time program faculty.
• Allow students to complete surveys when requested in a timely manner.
• Participate in lesson plan review and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least eighteen (18) graduate credit hours of discipline-specific course work is preferred.
• Two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Strong computer and word processing skills.
• Experience in working with a Learning Management System (Canvas) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills & professional, positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally through both verbal and written skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff, and faculty.
• Practiced dedication to a student-centered approach.
• Demonstrated integrity, tact, and professionalism to consistently handle sensitive and confidential information and situations in accordance with applicable law and campus policies.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read computer screens and mail, email, and talk on the phone.
• Ability to unpack and move supplies up to twenty-five (25) lbs.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and attend events as required.

Work Environment

• Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an educational setting.
• Interaction with students, staff, and guests.