COMX 111US Public Speaking Instructor Non-Tenure Track (Applicant Pool)

About the role

The University Studies Program seeks instructors to teach the following class depending on need and available funding: COMX 111US Introduction to Public Speaking.

Responsibilities

• Teach on-campus course COMX 111US – Intro to Public Speaking, separate two hour recitations, plus a one hour lecture that combines multiple recitation sections.
  • Instructor lecture: Deliver content focused on communication theories and strategies while modeling components of effective public speaking
  • Recitation: Practical applications and student speeches

Requirements

• Degree in Communications or related field.
• A master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the college or university level.
• Experience teaching public speaking.
• Working knowledge of technical presentation formats.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Create and implement engaging student learning experiences.
• Modify and adapt curriculum components to meet individual student needs.
• Develop and employ appropriate assessment techniques.
• Possess the ability to relate, work effectively and establish rapport with a diverse student population.
• Have highly effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students.
• Take initiative and work well independently.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Possess strong interest in student success.
• Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the department.
• Possess knowledge of or willingness to learn and utilize variety of technologies to support their teaching such as online learning platforms, lecture captures, video conferencing tools.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

• The position for which you have applied MAY BE a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit.
• Non-Tenure Track Faculty – Any position that is .5 FTE or more is represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University (AFMSU). Faculty covered by AFMSU may choose to pay membership dues. This is a condition of employment. Additional information can be found at AFMSU or by emailing AFSMU.
• If the FTE changes during employment, the representational status of this position could be impacted. Exceptions: Anyone having successfully completed a PEI exam or any faculty working in Extension are exempt from the Union.