Speech Communication Instructor Job Saint Charles Louisiana USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Full-Time Speech Communication Instructor
Location: Saint Charles

Full-Time Speech Communication Instructor

River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees. Please visit our website for more information:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees.

River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the 1962 Educational Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Shalither S.

Cushenberry, has been chosen to respond to student-related issues concerning the nondiscrimination policy at titleIX or . Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact Brian J. Vermeire in the Office of Human Resources at hr or . At RPCC, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical classes and activities in our institution.

The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568).

Position Title:

Full-Time Speech Communication Instructor

Appointment:
Appointed by the Chancellor of the College upon recommendation of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

Salary:
Starting at $42,000; may increase depending upon years of college teaching experience and education

Benefits: RPCC offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; leave; paid holidays; wellness benefits; and tuition exemption for the employee and employee dependents.

General

Position Summary:

This is a 9-month, full-time position. Instructors may be assigned classes at any of the four River Parishes Community College campuses (Gonzales, Reserve, Plaquemine, and St. Charles), as determined by student need and institutional demand. Teaching needs may include face-to-face/online and/or evening classes. Full-time faculty are expected to actively serve on campus committees, participate in campus activities, and participate in student advising and recruitment.

* Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

Master's degree in communication/speech OR master's degree (in any discipline) and 18 graduate semester hours in communication/speech. Official transcripts must be submitted.
Satisfactory background check – an offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Previous teaching experience preferred.
Proficiencies in classroom technologies (podium computer, laptop, iPad, and SMART Board) and use of Canvas LMS
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with diverse student populations.

Job Duties and Other Information

Full Time Faculty

Job Responsibilities:

The following constitutes an employment agreement between the college and faculty member and is contingent upon student enrollment and the authority provided by the Board of Supervisors for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS). Faculty member agrees to fulfill the following responsibilities.

I. Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities

Perform all instructional responsibilities in accordance with the role, scope, and mission of the College.

Adhere to designated schedule of classes and office hours.

Attend and provide meaningful instruction for all class sessions during the semester. Be punctual in class attendance and provide instruction for the complete class period. Make appropriate arrangements for necessary absences according to campus policies.

Create and maintain an environment conducive to learning and one in which all students are treated equitably and with respect.

Develop, distribute, and explain to all students within the first week of class, the course outline, the expectations of the course, the standards upon which students will be evaluated, the grading system, the attendance policy, safety policies, classroom management policies, and other information as deemed appropriate for students and the course.

Ensure that adequate time is devoted to class preparation such that class time is maximized to the benefit of the students and that content is up-to-date and presented in a professional manner.

Utilize a variety of teaching and assessment methods/instruments, which provide for the differences in learning styles of students, while covering the approved curriculum guide.

Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and evaluation instruments in a…