Part-Time Instructor - Speech

Job 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.

• 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.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

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.

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.