Adjunct- Public Speaking
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Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ, US
Summary
The adjunct faculty member will teach Public Speaking classes in accordance with college syllabi and academic calendars. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate student records, participating in institutional assessment activities, and utilizing educational technology to support instruction.
Job Description
We are seeking adjunct faculty to teach Public Speaking.
Example of Duties:
- Teach assigned classes in accordance with the College's academic calendar and approved syllabi
- Meet all scheduled class sessions
- Maintain and report accurate student grade and attendance records using approved procedures and systems
- Participate in assessment activities in support of the PCCC institutional effectiveness program
- Utilize the appropriate technology, including the College's student learning platform, to fulfill teaching duties
- Follow the following guidelines contained in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook (Link can be found on pccc.edu)
Qualifications:
- Advanced academic preparation in Communication, Speech, Theatre, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Rhetoric, or a related field (Master’s degree or higher preferred).
- Demonstrated expertise in public speaking, oral communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to teach foundational and intermediate concepts.
- Must have availability to teach during the day
- Experience in college-level teaching, rubrics, and classroom activities.
- Strong classroom management abilities and skill in creating inclusive, respectful, and engaging learning and speaking environments for diverse learners.
- Proficiency with educational technology, such as learning management systems, presentation software, and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide clear guidance and constructive feedback and learning assessments to students.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff and to support the mission and values of a community college serving diverse communities.
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate. Please apply using your legal name.
Compensation: The pay for this position is $996 per credit taught.
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
- Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
- Alternate Benefit Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement program, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)