Adjunct Professor of Public Speaking

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Classification Title Adjunct Professor Working Title Adjunct Professor of Public Speaking Datatel Position ID AEHD6ADJCOMM1A Annual Hours As needed or assigned Placement Range $740 per Credit Hour Position Type Adjunct Faculty Job Category General Description An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole. What position does this position report to? Dean of the Division of Arts, English, & Humanities What position(s) reports to this position? None Minimum Education/Experience Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in Communications or related field.

Experience teaching Public Address and/or Interpersonal Communications. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent interpersonal communication and public speaking skills.

Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software.

Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.

Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle).

Organization and attention to detail.

Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system.

Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.

Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.

Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.

Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts.

Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.

Must be punctual.

Must be reliable. Physical Demands/Working Conditions 1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to colleagues, students, faculty, and staff to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to operate a computer, other office machinery and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to operate equipment that frequently involves repetitive motions of hands, wrists, and/or fingers.

3. VISUAL ACUITY: This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS This position performs the essential functions in an indoor classroom or office setting. Preferred Qualifications None Required Training Work Hours Day, evening, or weekend as well as campus, concurrent (high school), and/or online as required by section assignment. Department Division of Arts, English & Humanities Job Open Date 01/31/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes HR Contact Rose Sanchez Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Duties

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement) An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/director agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:

Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.

Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.

Attend meetings as required.

Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.

Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.

Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.

Support the College's vision, mission, goals, and priorities.

Course(s) this position might teach include:

COM 1123 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS COM 2213 INTRO TO PUBLIC SPEAKING Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures) Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation and shelter in place drills and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

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