Madison College
PT Pool Instructor - Speech/Communication
Madison College - Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50309
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Madison College is recruiting a pool of highly motivated and qualified candidates to teach part time courses for the Speech/Communication program. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for the 2025-2026 academic school year. If you possess the aspiration to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the community and lives of our students. Madison College is a first-choice institution that offers exceptional educational opportunities to our students providing high-demand skills for professional and academic growth. Madison College's dedication to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Come be part of our great team! This position is responsible for instruction in the Performing Arts/Speech program at the college level. This includes developing a relevant and progressive curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning; strategies and environments; delivering instruction of high quality; assessing student learning; advising students; and participating in college service activities at the department, division and college levels. This position reports to the Associate Dean - School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. The following duties are typically expected of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 1. Responsible for facilitating student learning in performing arts/speech, including but not limited to the following courses: Speech, Small Group & Interpersonal Communication, Oral Interpretation, Argumentation & Debate, and Difficult Conversations. 2. Develop and plan appropriate instructional strategies and alternative delivery strategies when appropriate including but not limited to hybrid, face-to-face and on-line course delivery. 3. Participate in in-service meetings, staff development training or other activities or programs requested by the Department. 4. Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters. 5. Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing, record keeping, advanced standing, providing grades on a timely basis, evaluating student performance and maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling, etc. 6. Maintain competencies as an instructor as aligned with the Faculty Quality Assurance System. 7. Demonstrate a commitment to the college's mission, vision and values. Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies, including learner-centered instruction, assessment, evaluation and collaborative techniques and strategies that address closing the gap in student access and achievement across race, gender and disability. Skill in the use of educational technology and alternative delivery methods. Knowledge and ability to infuse multicultural perspectives into course content and delivery. Skill in communications and human relations with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities. Master's degree in Speech, Oral Communications, Drama OR Theater, with at least 18 graduate credits in Theater or Communication from an accredited public or private institution. Madison College utilizes pool postings for all Part-time Instructor positions. This posting is a pool position to collect applications for potential part-time instruction positions. Part-time Instructors are hired on a per course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee assignment for the following semester. The teaching hours for a part-time instructor vary and can include day, evening, and weekend classes. If interested, please complete the required online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and transcripts (unofficial copy). Please note that all transcripts will be checked for verification of accreditation before hire. This pool will close on approximately January 31, 2026. If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with Madison College, you will be asked to reapply to a new pool. All communications will be through the e-mail provided on your application materials. We regard diversity in the workforce as a competitive advantage and strongly support its presence in our educational environment.
Madison College is recruiting a pool of highly motivated and qualified candidates to teach part time courses for the Speech/Communication program. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for the 2025-2026 academic school year. If you possess the aspiration to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the community and lives of our students. Madison College is a first-choice institution that offers exceptional educational opportunities to our students providing high-demand skills for professional and academic growth. Madison College's dedication to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Come be part of our great team! This position is responsible for instruction in the Performing Arts/Speech program at the college level. This includes developing a relevant and progressive curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning; strategies and environments; delivering instruction of high quality; assessing student learning; advising students; and participating in college service activities at the department, division and college levels. This position reports to the Associate Dean - School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. The following duties are typically expected of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 1. Responsible for facilitating student learning in performing arts/speech, including but not limited to the following courses: Speech, Small Group & Interpersonal Communication, Oral Interpretation, Argumentation & Debate, and Difficult Conversations. 2. Develop and plan appropriate instructional strategies and alternative delivery strategies when appropriate including but not limited to hybrid, face-to-face and on-line course delivery. 3. Participate in in-service meetings, staff development training or other activities or programs requested by the Department. 4. Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters. 5. Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing, record keeping, advanced standing, providing grades on a timely basis, evaluating student performance and maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling, etc. 6. Maintain competencies as an instructor as aligned with the Faculty Quality Assurance System. 7. Demonstrate a commitment to the college's mission, vision and values. Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies, including learner-centered instruction, assessment, evaluation and collaborative techniques and strategies that address closing the gap in student access and achievement across race, gender and disability. Skill in the use of educational technology and alternative delivery methods. Knowledge and ability to infuse multicultural perspectives into course content and delivery. Skill in communications and human relations with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds, as well as individuals with disabilities. Master's degree in Speech, Oral Communications, Drama OR Theater, with at least 18 graduate credits in Theater or Communication from an accredited public or private institution. Madison College utilizes pool postings for all Part-time Instructor positions. This posting is a pool position to collect applications for potential part-time instruction positions. Part-time Instructors are hired on a per course basis each semester, and teaching one semester does not guarantee assignment for the following semester. The teaching hours for a part-time instructor vary and can include day, evening, and weekend classes. If interested, please complete the required online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and transcripts (unofficial copy). Please note that all transcripts will be checked for verification of accreditation before hire. This pool will close on approximately January 31, 2026. If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with Madison College, you will be asked to reapply to a new pool. All communications will be through the e-mail provided on your application materials. We regard diversity in the workforce as a competitive advantage and strongly support its presence in our educational environment.