Adjunct Instructor - Communication Skills/Social Science

About the role

Waukesha County Technical College’s Humanities, Communication, and Social Sciences department seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Communication Skills; Oral/Interpersonal Communication and Speech. The successful candidate will provide students with a strong foundation in Communication and demonstrate exceptional teaching skills. The role requires teaching both on campus and online courses, with flexibility across multiple formats (face-to-face, hybrid, internet).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction to a range of program students
• Integrate technology into teaching of course material
• Contribute to program development, curriculum design, and program assessment
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students using strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate a strong foundation in pedagogy
• Use feedback as a developmental tool for growth around instructional effectiveness and collegiality
• Maintain positive relationships within the Liberal Arts programs and various occupational programs at WCTC

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Oral Communications, Public Speaking, or a Master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate-level credits in Oral Communication
• At least one year of post-secondary teaching experience as the lead instructor (not TA work)
• Post-secondary experience in designing, planning, and implementing alternative delivery formats (internet, accelerated, hybrid)
• Experience in CANVAS or similar learning management system
• Online teaching experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience, work experience, or experience developing curriculum in the area of international or diversity studies

Wisconsin state residency is required.