Speech Instructor – Outreach Locations (FAC3278)

RESPONSIBILITIES:



Essential Functions -

  • Teach in-person courses in speech and communication-related areas, such as Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication. Teaching assignments may include teaching at off-site locations, evening courses and teaching via alternative delivery systems, such as online.
  • Plan, implement, and sponsor appropriate activities to supplement instruction.
  • Assist in selecting textbooks, developing/revising/updating curricula, completing reports, tracking and entering assessment data.
  • Maintain evaluation and attendance records as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
  • Maintain skills in teaching methods and course development as recommended by
  • Participate, as possible, in faculty development activities at the college and within state and regional
  • Maintain records and files as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic
  • Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.
  • Incorporate study skills, adult learning theory, and teaching/learning strategies to improve student persistence and retention.
  • Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
  • Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and

Secondary-

  • Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, faculty and other HutchCC stakeholders.
  • May advise prospective and enrolled students in the appropriate curricula.
  • Serve actively on institutional committees.
  • May mentor honors students.
  • May sponsor co-curricular activities, such as the Communications Club, as applicable.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the appropriate Department Chairperson or the Vice­ President of Academic Affairs or as specified in the local Master Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS (Essential):



  • Master's degree required in speech communication or related
  • Evidence of effective public speaking and communications teaching experience at the collegiate level
  • Willingness to participate in recruitment activities for the Speech Communication area of study and the Department in general.
  • Maintain confidentiality in a student-centered environment.
  • Follow written and oral instructions accurately, be attentive to detail, and work independently.
  • The ability to collaborate with staff, faculty, and HutchCC stakeholders and possess excellent organizational skills. Physical requirements include excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light/indoor work environment.
  • Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
  • Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

SALARY and STATUS:



The salary is determined per the 2026-27 Hiring Salary Schedule in the local HutchCC Master Agreement. This full-time faculty position is nine months annual (based on contract renewal), due process rights eligible, benefit eligible, and exempt. For a copy of the hiring schedule for this position, please see the attached schedule, or you may visit the following address: http://www.hutchcc.edu/hiring-schedule

APPLICATION:



Transcripts – The hired candidate will be required to submit official, non-issued to student, transcripts.

Start date: Fall 2026

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If you have questions regarding this position, please submit an email with your questions to hrinfo@hutchcc.edu



HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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HutchCC reserves the right to revise or change job responsibilities as the need occurs. This position announcement does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; rather, it is a clarification of the responsibilities of the position. This job description may be changed at any time by the HutchCC administration.