Blinn College·Bryan, Texas
The instructor is responsible for performing instructional duties, including classroom management, preparing course syllabi, and utilizing various delivery methods. They must also support student success through advising, timely assessment of performance, and active participation in departmental and college activities.
Part Time Instructor - Communication Studies (SPCH Courses)
The Blinn College District is searching for a Part Time Instructor - Communication Studies (SPCH Courses) at our Bryan Campus.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below: Job Summary
Perform part-time operations of the instructional program. Faculty members at Blinn College are unranked and have the common title of faculty.
Principal Accountabilities Blinn College expects all faculty members to demonstrate a commitment to studentengagement, student success, and instructional excellence. The essential duties of allfaculty are as follows: Instruction and Classroom Management
Maintain access to students through office hours and electronic communication.
Prepare, maintain and utilize an accurate course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
Utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media and educational resources.
Maintain student participation and attendance in class.
Conduct classes and final exams punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule. Student Success
Advise or refer students to available academic support, advising, and counselingservices.
Maintain a positive and professional relationship with students. Assessment Duties
Hold sole responsibility to assess students’ performances through a range of formativeand summative assessments and provide constructive feedback in a timely manner.
Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses andprogram objectives. Professional Development and Service
Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development opportunities and effective teaching methodologies.
Actively engage in collegial activities in a professional manner across the department, college, and communities such as departmental meetings, committees, and Blinn College partner collaborations, if required. Institutional Responsibilities
Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions.
Comply with all college policies and procedures.
Exhibit effective communication skills, both written and oral.
Attend college orientations, required institutional meetings, and trainings. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications Master’s degree in Speech, Communications, or Communication Studies with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in communication coursework unrelated to the study of mass communications (radio/television productions, journalism, media criticism, broadcasting, public relations, films studies, media writing, etc.). or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in communications unrelated to mass communications. Must be able to pass required background checks for Blinn and background checks and/or finger printing for any external facilities, per their requirements.
Minimum Competencies Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, staff, administration and students. Ability to instruct students while achieving the course learning objectives.
College level teaching experience desirable.
Preferred Competencies Special Notes To Applicants The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf
Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (Blinn College, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Office, Academic Affairs Office, 902 College Ave., Brenham, Texas, 77833). Additionally, transcripts maybe sent electronically to lisa.leopold@blinn.edu.
All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from a certified agency.
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech, Communications, or Communication Studies with at least 18 graduate hours in communication coursework unrelated to mass communications. Applicants must also be able to pass required background checks and demonstrate effective communication skills.
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