Communication Instructor Job at Odessa College in Odessa

Teach all courses assigned and assist the department in its endeavor to serve students and to support the mission of Odessa College. The nation’s most prestigious recognition of Community College Excellence, the Aspen Institute’s Aspen Prize, awarded Odessa College its Rising Star Award in 2017, which ranked Odessa College among the top five in the nation for improving and advancing student achievement out of 1100 eligible institutions.

Specific Position Duties

• Teach assigned courses in the curriculum;
• Teach all modalities, including Web, Web-enhanced, and ITV classes as requested, using a variety of instructional technologies;
• Teach Odessa CollegeNow (Dual Credit) classes to locations in the west Texas area;
• Assist with recruitment, advising, and retention activities as well as participate in various departmental and campus-wide committees;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field;
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college;
• Utilize appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners;
• Provide students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.;
• Administer tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives;
• By ways and means of instructing students, affirm the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn;
• Maintain an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity;
• Prepare adequately for class and arrive promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities;
• Deliver material in a clear and understandable manner;
• Address student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means;
• Develop and update curriculum for COMM classes;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 or more graduate hours in Speech, Communication, Fine Arts, Integrated Media Arts, Mass Communication or related field from a regionally-accredited institution;
• Demonstrated ability to teach students from a wide spectrum of ages and from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including high school students who are enrolled in dual credit classes;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Excellent work ethic; and commitment to teaching excellence.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764

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