Virtual Teaching Instructor

Adjunct Instructor - Speech
Adjunct Instructors teach current curricula for Highland Community College (College) within assigned discipline and at main, regional, or online locations. This position is employed on an as-needed, class-by-class, basis as determined by the College. Evaluate student learning applying course competencies;

• integrate instructional technology and alternative delivery systems as applicable to the teaching discipline;
• Be accessible to students through email, phone, and face-to-face meeting (when appropriate);
• Manage the teaching and learning environment to serve all learners in the classroom setting;
• Report any students experiencing attendance or academic challenges to the appropriate department;
• Take responsibility for attending or accessing content provided during in-service or training encouraged by the College;
• Fulfill all College policies and procedures, including mandatory training;
• Attend and participate in all required instructor orientations and meetings in addition to exercising stewardship in the use of college facilities and materials;
• Demonstrate professionalism with faculty, administration, staff, students, and constituents;
• Maintain a professional attitude and conduct toward teaching and professional relationships;
• Submit information or materials related to their assigned duties and requested by college administrators or peers in a timely manner;
• Maintain proper credentials as required by the college's accrediting agencies;
• Online instruction: If you do not live within one of the above named states, we will not be able to consider your application at this time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the subject area required. Community college teaching, curriculum development, teaching online, remote or hybrid preferred. The instructor will possess:

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to effective teaching strategies including active learning and methods to enhance student success at community colleges;
Ability to implement sound instructional methods drawn from scholarship of teaching and learning to cultivate a supportive learning environment, allowing students to think critically and actively learn content;
Ability to work with and assist students in academic planning;
Ability to communicate effectively with students of diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds, including students with disabilities;
Ability to represent and promote the welfare of the College as required;
Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents of the community college environment including the public.
We are a two-year community college and teach college freshman/sophomore level courses.