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. - Assignments will include teaching at various high school locations and daily travel to various locations. High school semesters may extend beyond the HutchCC academic calendar.  - Additional 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 HutchCC.  - Participate, as possible, in faculty development activities at the college and within state and regional organizations. - Maintain records and files as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.  - 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 practices.    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 field.  - Evidence of effective public speaking and communications teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.  - 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   To apply for this position through BambooHR, please visit www.hutchcc.edu If you have questions regarding this position, please submit an email with your questions to [email protected] HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER To view the HutchCC Non-Discrimination Notice, please visit www.hutchcc.edu 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.