Instructor - Speech

Overview

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Full-Time Speech Instructor position in the Arts & Sciences department of the Academic & Student Affairs division. This position is located on Atlanta Technical College’s main campus, just south of downtown Atlanta.

Under the general supervision of the Dean of Arts and Sciences, the Full-Time Speech Instructor provides instruction to students in General Education Communications and Public Speaking courses. This position requires utilizing techniques that facilitate adult learning styles and demonstrates varying techniques.

Duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Demonstrates the use of appropriate teaching techniques.
• Demonstrates the use of appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of grade books and any other appropriate record-keeping required.
• Demonstrates the effective use of oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current procedures in the Communications and Public Speaking field.
• Follows approved course syllabus.
• Completes all reports, records and invoices in a timely manner and maintains an accurate inventory of all assigned properties.
• Maintains classrooms and labs in accordance with institutional safety guidelines.
• Attends meetings as required and appropriate.
• Observes and enforces the institution's policies and regulations.
• Assists with student recruitment and job placement.
• Serves on committees, as needed.
• Maintains qualifications for employment in accordance with institutional and accreditation guidelines.
• Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy Manual.
• Follows rules and regulations as described by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution; and
• Performs additional duties, as assigned.
• Must possess and demonstrate a positive attitude, excellent oral and written communication skills, well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, knowledge, judgment, awareness, understanding, memory, and the ability to process information in a clear and effective manner.
• Has a positive attitude, excellent oral and written communication skills, and well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Public Speaking.

Must possess and demonstrate the following:

· Master’s degree or higher in Communications, Speech, or Public Speaking from an accredited college or university;
OR Master’s degree AND at least eighteen (
18
) graduate hours in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.

· Two (2) years of teaching experience in a secondary or post-secondary education program within the past three (3) years.

Preference may be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess and demonstrate the following:

· Three (3) or more years of work experience in the field or related field within the past seven (7) years.

· Two (2) or more years of teaching experience in a secondary or postsecondary education program within the past three (3) years.

· Experience with Blackboard, BANNER, D2L or other LMS systems.

*** May be required to teach at other locations within the community. ***

PLEASE UPLOAD A RESUME, TRANSCRIPT(S) AND CERTIFICATIONS.

BACKGROUND SCREENINGS ARE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO SCREENING.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide applicants with the status of their individual submissions. Applicants can review their application status on their "My Job Page" within their Team Georgia Careers profile.

Equal Opportunity Employer
:

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director…