Adjunct Instructor for Public Speaking
Chenega Corporation, Lawrence, KS, United States
Summary
Adjunct Instructor for Public Speaking
Location: Lawrence, KS
We are looking for an experienced instructor to develop and implement public speaking courses at Haskell Indian Nations University. The role involves assisting in curriculum development, student engagement, assessment, and reporting. Expertise in public speaking, rhetoric, and educational technology is required.
Responsibilities
Facilitate student matriculation in the following outcomes:
Completion of associate baccalaureate programs
Transfers to other colleges or universities
Develop and provide on behalf of the university the following documents in compliance with university guidelines:
Course syllabi
Assessment and evaluative instruments and the data derived
Textbook selection and educational materials for those classes taught
Implement curriculum
Assist in updating curricula to ensure student learning meets national, state, and local requirements
Access software applications/programs to report data for all courses taught with respect to the following:
Learning outcomes
Assessment outcomes
Recommendations for instructional improvement
Hold one (1) office hour per 3 credit hour course per week for the following purposes:
To answer students’ questions
To assist students in successfully completing courses offered
Students’ grades are due on the Tuesday after finals week
Submit grades on forms provided by the university before 4:00 pm to the Office of the Vice-President for Academics
Attend relevant university-wide and departmental meetings, such as accreditation meetings, assessment meetings, orientation for new faculty, etc., as can be reasonably expected.
Administer and return End of the Course Student Evaluations to the respective Dean. Adhere to accreditation requirements for the university in the following areas:
Academic policies
Other academic requirements
Public speaking is an introductory class in rhetoric and public address, emphasizing the practical demonstration of public communication skills, including topic selection and audience adaptation, research, message organization, effective delivery, incorporation of technology and multimedia, apprehension reduction, and informative and persuasive speaking strategies.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualified instructors will hold a minimum of a Master’s, a terminal degree, or an appropriate graduate degree in the subject matter being taught – EXCEPT for Indigenous languages.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A clear communicator
Able to teach with ample real-world experience
Able to show confidence when teaching and presenting to a class
Technologically savvy: can utilize email, different online learning systems, and other ways to communicate with students
Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general
Clearly understands curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment
Help first-year students adjust to the university, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic success skills.
Introduction to human communication theory with practice in developing speaking skills in the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication context
Benefits
We provide a broad range of benefits to support work‑life balance and professional growth.
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Adjunct Instructor for Public Speaking
Location: Lawrence, KS
We are looking for an experienced instructor to develop and implement public speaking courses at Haskell Indian Nations University. The role involves assisting in curriculum development, student engagement, assessment, and reporting. Expertise in public speaking, rhetoric, and educational technology is required.
Responsibilities
Facilitate student matriculation in the following outcomes:
Completion of associate baccalaureate programs
Transfers to other colleges or universities
Develop and provide on behalf of the university the following documents in compliance with university guidelines:
Course syllabi
Assessment and evaluative instruments and the data derived
Textbook selection and educational materials for those classes taught
Implement curriculum
Assist in updating curricula to ensure student learning meets national, state, and local requirements
Access software applications/programs to report data for all courses taught with respect to the following:
Learning outcomes
Assessment outcomes
Recommendations for instructional improvement
Hold one (1) office hour per 3 credit hour course per week for the following purposes:
To answer students’ questions
To assist students in successfully completing courses offered
Students’ grades are due on the Tuesday after finals week
Submit grades on forms provided by the university before 4:00 pm to the Office of the Vice-President for Academics
Attend relevant university-wide and departmental meetings, such as accreditation meetings, assessment meetings, orientation for new faculty, etc., as can be reasonably expected.
Administer and return End of the Course Student Evaluations to the respective Dean. Adhere to accreditation requirements for the university in the following areas:
Academic policies
Other academic requirements
Public speaking is an introductory class in rhetoric and public address, emphasizing the practical demonstration of public communication skills, including topic selection and audience adaptation, research, message organization, effective delivery, incorporation of technology and multimedia, apprehension reduction, and informative and persuasive speaking strategies.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualified instructors will hold a minimum of a Master’s, a terminal degree, or an appropriate graduate degree in the subject matter being taught – EXCEPT for Indigenous languages.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A clear communicator
Able to teach with ample real-world experience
Able to show confidence when teaching and presenting to a class
Technologically savvy: can utilize email, different online learning systems, and other ways to communicate with students
Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general
Clearly understands curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment
Help first-year students adjust to the university, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic success skills.
Introduction to human communication theory with practice in developing speaking skills in the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication context
Benefits
We provide a broad range of benefits to support work‑life balance and professional growth.
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