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. 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


• Participate, as possible, in faculty development activities at the college and within state and regional


• Maintain records and files as requested by the department and/or Vice President of Academic


• 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

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


• Evidence of effective public speaking and communications teaching experience at the collegiate level


• 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.