Position Summary & Essential Duties

SUMMARY: Under general supervision from the departmental chair, the incumbent teaches Speech courses as scheduled, cultivates a healthy teacher-student relationship, and engages the students in active learning. The incumbent will make recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision. The instructor will perform administrative aspects of instruction in a timely manner.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS): Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Speech (SPCH) /Speech Communication (COMM).

PREFERENCES: None

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: None

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

• Teach classroom day or night courses as assigned at the Temple Campus (Main) and high school campuses in Belton, Cameron, and Rockdale. There may be an opportunity for online teaching, as well.
• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers as appropriate to discipline.
• Administer, compile, and grade examinations as assigned.
• Develop and Instruct Online and Dual Credit Courses and coursework as assigned.
• Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Develop clear and innovative syllabi and course material.
• Demonstrate professional written and oral skills in communications with students.
• Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
• Incorporate best practices in teaching and learning.
• Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
• Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
• Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.
• Participate in academic/professional organizations.
• Develop and implement innovative course content based on current pedagogy.
• Evidence a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth.
• Integrate a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the classroom, the department, and the institution.
• Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
• Foster collegiality within the department.
• Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
• Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and/or revision of department instruction/curriculum.
• Contribute to growth of the college by active involvement on task forces or committees.
• Demonstrate participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Professional Standards and Workplace Expectations

Communicate respectfully, constructively, and supportively with co-workers, faculty, staff, students, and visitors across all forms of communication. Demonstrate commitment to the team by practicing punctuality, respecting deadlines, engaging in collaborative problem-solving, and maintaining honest communication. Build trusting workplace relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and professional responsibility, even during demanding production schedules. Proactively maintain technical proficiency by participating in approved training opportunities, reading job-related materials, and collaborating with peers. Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas. Present a clean, professional appearance suitable for an educational environment with frequent students and community interaction, adhering to all safety wear standards. As a Temple College Employee, actively support the Caring Campus initiative by engaging in student-centered behavior commitments, providing responsive and accurate assistance to all internal and external community members, and embracing our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Respect.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands

KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the Learning Management System Desire2Learn (Brightspace). Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design. Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups. Knowledge of pedagogical practices relevant to discipline. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies. Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline.

SKILLS: Interdisciplinary skills to create thoughtful and meaningful experiences and curriculum for students. Possess effective communication skills. Presentation skills.

ABILITIES: Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups. Ability to engage students in the learning process. Ability to enable positive student learning outcomes Ability to work with a diverse population.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Primarily light physical activity is required with occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 25 pounds. Keyboarding and computer use. Use of audio/visual devices.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed in an interior/office work environment. Travel to offsite centers may be required.

WORK SCHEDULE: Schedule will vary due to departmental commitments. This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.

HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK: A minimum of eight (8) hours per week for a three (3) semester hour class.

TRS/ORP: N/A

REPORTS TO: Departmental Chair/Supervisor

The following duties, responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties, responsibilities, KSA’s, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.