Adjunct Faculty - Speech
🔍 Chicago, Illinois
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- Part-Time Faculty
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- TRU0001580 Requisition #
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- 18 hours ago Post Date
ADJUNCT FACULTY - SPEECH (PART-TIME)TRUMAN COLLEGE
We at Harry S Truman College are looking to build our pool of talented, dynamic Speech adjunct instructors for the fall semester and beyond. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. Ideal candidates would have the appropriate Master's degree and teaching experience.
City Colleges of Chicago’svision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Reporting to an assigned Dean of Instruction, thePart-time Adjunct Facultyposition conducts formal classes and meets all lab objectives, when applicable, for assigned courses.Part-time Adjunct Facultyteach and evaluate students, prepare and revise course syllabi and other educational materials.Part-time Adjunct Facultywill have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving. Lastly,Part-time Adjunct Facultycontribute to the overall operation of the College, support the mission of the institute, and employ the philosophical commitment of the community college environment.
City Colleges is committed to building a culture of excellence that inspires everyone to become the best in class for students and the community. City Colleges has a set of Academic Excellence Pillars that set the attributes and qualities that embody what it is to be an excellent member of the faculty at CCC. These pillars emphasize City Colleges’ focus on student learning and success, equity, and the importance of instructional technologies in becoming highly effective educators. Additionally, each pillar serves as a guide for supporting faculty through their life cycle at CCC.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Instruct in-person classes or online synchronous classes using Zoom.
· Design activities, assignments, and assessments within courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
· Demonstrate flexibility in learning and using course-related texts and/or materials, Brightspace learning management system, Faculty Center in my.ccc.edu, and Navigate.
· Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps them problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
· Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments while giving prompt feedback to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
· Hold office hours before or after class to help students reach their academic, personal and career goals.
· Foster a classroom environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
· Respond promptly to college and department communications and communicate with mentor and assistant chair about challenges as they arise.
· Participate in department-wide meetings and assessment outside of class time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· M. A. in Communications or Speech or Theatre Arts.
· Teaching experience at the college level preferred.
· Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.
· The ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.
· Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.
· Has a disposition towards developing the competencies outlined in the City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.
· Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System preferred.
· Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification preferred.
· Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.
How to Apply:
· All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review:
· A letter of interest
· Resume or curriculum vitae
· A statement of your teaching philosophy
· A legible copy of your college transcripts (Unofficial transcripts initially accepted, official transcripts must be provided at time of interview.)
· Two letters of recommendation
Salary Range: $800 - $943/contact hour
The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.
Benefits information is found athttps://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Thank you for your interest in CCC!
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Freqently Asked Questions
Candidates with a master’s degree in communications, speech, or theatre arts combined with college-level teaching experience tend to stand out. Familiarity with online teaching platforms like Zoom and Brightspace also boosts your profile, especially for adjunct speech roles in Chicago’s diverse educational environment.
Effective adjunct speech faculty employ interactive teaching methods, including formative assessments and critical thinking exercises. They adapt to diverse student backgrounds and foster intellectual curiosity by creating inclusive classrooms that promote active participation and problem-solving.
Adjunct Faculty Speech roles focus heavily on verbal communication skills and student engagement in speech and theatre arts. Unlike other adjunct jobs, these positions demand mastery in oral presentations, persuasive communication, and fostering dialogue, tailored to a culturally diverse student body.
Most adjunct speech faculty roles at City Colleges of Chicago are part-time, offering flexible schedules that cater to professionals balancing multiple commitments. This allows instructors to focus on quality teaching while contributing to community college education without full-time obligations.
Adjunct faculty teaching speech in Chicago generally earn between $800 and $943 per contact hour at City Colleges of Chicago. This competitive pay aligns with local academic salary scales, reflecting the specialized skills required to teach diverse student populations effectively.
City Colleges provides adjunct speech faculty with resources like the Faculty Center, access to Brightspace LMS training, and mentorship from assigned deans. These tools help instructors refine pedagogical techniques and embrace the college’s mission of equity and academic excellence.
Chicago’s large and diverse student population creates steady demand for adjunct speech faculty, especially within community colleges like City Colleges of Chicago. The city’s commitment to accessible higher education fuels opportunities for instructors skilled in speech and communication.
Faculty should prepare to work in a multicultural environment that values equity and inclusion. City Colleges emphasizes respect for diversity in the classroom, encouraging instructors to tailor communication styles and teaching methods to support students from varied backgrounds.
City Colleges offers competitive hourly rates and robust support infrastructure, including online teaching tools and professional development. Its focus on socioeconomic mobility and racial equity distinguishes it, providing adjunct speech faculty a unique platform to impact Chicago’s diverse communities.
Adjunct speech instructors must maintain prompt communication with department leadership and peers, participate in meetings, and provide timely feedback to students. Collaboration ensures alignment with academic standards and supports the institution's mission of fostering inclusive, high-quality education.
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