Speech Instructor Job Birmingham area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Position Summary

Provide academic instruction to students at the college level.

Salary Schedule Placement:
Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule D1 ($48,454-$98,138) based on education and experience.

Summer appointments are based on enrollment
- Salary Schedule D1 ($14,959 - $30,351) based on education and experience.

Annual Potential Salary including Summer Appointment ($63,413- $128,489)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teach 30-35 contact hours or 15-16 credit hours per semester and/or the equivalent in non-credit hours or a combination of the credit and non-credit course offerings.

Instructor must be available to teach in day, night, weekend classes, and training opportunities if necessary.

Regular and consistent attendance at work and record/maintain student attendance records.

Prepare and maintain current course syllabus according to the College’s guidelines.

Develop and implement a program of instruction that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and is consistent with local and state plan of study established curriculum.

Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities which are compatible with the physical facility but serve the needs and capabilities of the students.

Plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.

If teaching online, maintain an active presence in the online environment, participate in discussion boards and follow all prescribed eCollege guidelines and practices as outline within your training and housed in the eCollege Faculty Manual.

Actively participates in and works with other school personnel in the selections of books, equipment and other instructional materials in order to provide students with optimal learning opportunities.

Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of instructional specialty.

Reviews curriculum and makes routine adjustments in both ground and online courses.

Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.

Works to diffuse conflict and mediate through problems with students and colleagues.

Maintain lab equipment and supplies.

Prepare program course offerings for schedule for each semester and term.

Develop and evaluate Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for instructional specialty.

Collaborate with other unit programs to develop and implement divisional goals.

Knowledge of institution’s program of studies related to mission, goals and organization.

Recruit students into the program and advise them through completion.

Serve on divisional, institutional, and state-wide committees as appointed.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Work with college ADA coordinator to provide appropriate accommodations for identified students

Attends assigned divisional, department, and college meetings.

Reviews and modifies curriculum (for both ground and distance education courses).

Develops and implements a program of instruction that meets with shared department goals and objectives outline for the course.

Uses Canvas regularly to augment instruction to include the uploading of the syllabus, homework assignments, supplemental videos, lecture presentations, handouts, assignments, materials, and recorded lectures (where applicable).

Participates on committees and engages in college-wide activities to promote the missions of the institution.

Agrees to participate in required college events, such as graduation, honors day programs, and other assigned events.

Maintains a neat, appropriate, and professional appearance at all times.

Adheres to all school and/or department policies and responds to all administrative requests in a timely professional manner.

Assists every student in the…