Instructor, General Speech

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Job Title:

Instructor, General Speech Agency:

West Georgia Technical College Job

Requisition :

Any (United States of America)
Compensation Details:$52,000.00-$55,000.00 PER YEAR

Job Description:

Job Summary:

This is a 12-month contract. Under general supervision prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses; develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives; evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests; maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports; attends professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences;

ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area; meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues; assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. Teaches Speech Communication courses in a classroom/lab/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

Provides instruction in the theory and practical applications of Speech Communication; establishes, measures, and evaluates program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success. Requires strong computer skills, communication skills, and ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population. Position may require committee and project assignments or other duties as assigned as well as day/evening/distance learning classes and activities.

Travel:

Teaching on multiple campuses is required, along with travel for meetings, trainings and professional development.

Additionally, the role will involve travel to other campuses, and a state vehicle is available for this purpose.

Instruction:
· Provides instruction in theory and practical applications of the discipline in accordance with academic state standards
· Teaches face to face, hybrid or on campus, as needed, in accordance with college faculty loads
· Instructs courses in a classroom/lab/clinic/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry
· Utilizes current technology in the classroom/lab/clinic
· Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
· Grades all coursework in a timely manner
· Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues
· Maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate for the teaching discipline.
· Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports
· Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the discipline
· Attends professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences

Safety/Technology:
· Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the classroom and/or lab
· Supports faculty to ensure all equipment is in working order
· Suggests new/updated technology to remain current with trends and developments within the field.

Ensure students are instructed in and follow all safety rules for operating equipment and using tools.

Ensure classrooms and work areas are properly cleaned and…