Adjunct Instructor Public Speaking

Summary

Adjunct Instructor for Public Speaking

Location:

Lawrence, KS

We are looking for an experienced instructor to develop and implement public speaking courses at Haskell Indian Nations University. The role involves assisting in curriculum development, student engagement, assessment, and reporting. Expertise in public speaking, rhetoric, and educational technology is required.

• Facilitate student matriculation in the following outcomes:
  • Completion of associate baccalaureate programs
  • Transfers to other colleges or universities
• Develop and provide on behalf of the university the following documents in compliance with university guidelines:
  • Course syllabi
  • Assessment and evaluative instruments and the data derived
  • Textbook selection and educational materials for those classes taught
• Implement curriculum
• Assist in updating curricula to ensure student learning meets national, state, and local requirements
• Access software applications/programs to report data for all courses taught with respect to the following:
  • Learning outcomes
  • Assessment outcomes
  • Recommendations for instructional improvement
• Hold one (1) office hour per 3 credit hour course per week for the following purposes:
  • To answer students’ questions
  • To assist students in successfully completing courses offered
• Students’ grades are due on the Tuesday after finals week
  • Submit grades on forms provided by the university before 4:00 pm to the Office of the Vice-President for Academics
• Attend relevant university-wide and departmental meetings, such as accreditation meetings, assessment meetings, orientation for new faculty, etc., as can be reasonably expected.
• Administer and return End of the Course Student Evaluations to the respective Dean. Adhere to accreditation requirements for the university in the following areas:
  • Academic policies
  • Other academic requirements
• Public speaking is an introductory class in rhetoric and public address, emphasizing the practical demonstration of public communication skills, including topic selection and audience adaptation, research, message organization, effective delivery, incorporation of technology and multimedia, apprehension reduction, and informative and persuasive speaking strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Qualified instructors will hold a minimum of a Master’s, a terminal degree, or an appropriate graduate degree in the subject matter being taught – EXCEPT for Indigenous languages.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• A clear communicator
• Able to teach with ample real-world experience
• Able to show confidence when teaching and presenting to a class
• Technologically savvy: can utilize email, different online learning systems, and other ways to communicate with students
• Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general
• Clearly understands curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment
• Help first-year students adjust to the university, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic success skills.
• Introduction to human communication theory with practice in developing speaking skills in the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication context

We provide a broad range of benefits to support work‑life balance and professional growth.