Adjunct Speech Communication Instructor

Position Information

Classification Title Adjunct Speech Communication Instructor Working Title Adjunct Speech Communication Instructor Hire Types Adjunct/PT Faculty Division Minnesota West Community & Technical College Department Academics Unit Liberal Arts Location Worthington FLSA Exempt Full/Part Time Part Time FTE Employment Condition Limited Work Shift Work Schedule/Hours/Days Posting Details

Minnesota West Community and Technical College seeks an Adjunct Speech Communication Instructor for the 2024-2025 school year . This individual would be teaching 9-12 credits in person on the Worthington campus.

Salary Minimum Dependent upon qualifications Salary Maximum Dependent upon qualifications Salary Type Annual Bargaining Unit/Plan 210, MSCF Job Description

Minnesota West Community and Technical College seeks an Adjunct Speech Communication Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community. We are seeking an individual who is dedicated to teaching, is committed to students, student learning, and student success. Candidates should be interested in participating in classroom research, outcomes-based assessment, quality improvement, and faculty development.

Required Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Master's degree with a major in speech, speech communication, or communication, or communication studies OR
• Master's degree in any discipline/field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in speech, speech communication, or communication, or communication studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching public speaking, interpersonal communication, small group communication, and intercultural communication

• Three years teaching experience working with a diverse student population.

• Experience with D2L or other online Course Management System.

• Understanding of the mission, vision, and core values of a comprehensive two year college.

• Experience in curriculum development.

• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.

• Multilingual or multicultural background or experience working with underserved populations.

Other Requirements

All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.

About

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a student-centered, open-access community and technical college within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The college provides transfer, occupational and career programs, workforce training, educational outreach and life-long learning opportunities. The College is committed to accomplishing its mission: Dedicated to serving the varied educational needs of our diverse populations in affordable, accessible and supportive settings.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington and learning centers in Luverne and Marshall, Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in more than 60 disciplines.

Benefits Info

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave. Tuition waiver for employees and dependents is also available.