Communications Instructor (Part-Time)

DESCRIPTION

The part-time communications instructor will beresponsible for teaching 4 sections of the following course in the Fall Semester, which officially begins on August 25, 2026 and ends onDecember 18, 2026. All classes are in-person and during the course of the academic day. There are no night-time, evening or onlineclasses.

COMM 110

Effective Speaking (3 credits) Teaches students the principles of articulate speaking throughfamiliarization with concepts and mechanics of spoken communication and through practical usage. Develops understanding of speechprocessing, speech-building (including research), speech delivery, nonverbal communication, self- and peer evaluation, problem solving, andterminology associated with the physical act of speaking. Provides instruction in the successful performance of six types of speeches(memorized passage, impromptu, extemporaneous, demonstrative, persuasive, and informative). Includes study of the founder's history. Also, the part-time communications instructor will be responsible for teaching up to 4 sections of the following course in the SpringSemester, which officially begins on January 11, 2027 and ends on May 20, 2027. All classes are in-person and during the course of theacademic day. There are no night-time, evening or online classes.

COMM 240

Speech Communications (3 credits) Offers advanced study ofcommunication based on intrapersonal and interpersonal skills needed in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on listening, conflict management,customer relations, group dynamics, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Essential duties include, but are notlimited to: Provide communications instruction in alignment and support of established learningoutcomes. Regularly and consistently monitor and record student aptitude and performance in classroom by means of standardassessments, while also supporting student success. Create a focused, engaged, and equitable learning environment by being highlymotivated and engaging the students in the learning process, while also meeting students where they are skill and competency-wise andteaching through experiential and meaningful assignments. Serve as a role model for students and embrace/demonstrate the school'score values. Comply with the school's academic policies related to grading, academic probation, course failure, and course failureremediation. Effectively update and manage course information and student performance within the college's learning managementsystem and/or student information management system. Be positive, energetic, energetic, dependable and have the ability tocollaborate and communicate with integrity. Encourage and enforce student compliance with Williamson's Conduct Code. Attendand participate in scheduled in-service training sessions, as able. Follow all school policies and procedures as described in theEmployee Handbook. Maintain effective communication and close cooperation with the Vice President of Academic Affairs andAVP/Registrar along with other faculty/staff to effectively attain the overall educational objectives of the program. Perform otherduties, as occasionally assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs, AVP/Registrar, Provost and/or the President.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Communications, English or a related disciplinerequired. Teaching experience at the secondary and/or post-secondary levels strongly desired. Ability to teach in-person,during the course of the school day is required.

STARTING DATE

August 2026 WORK

ENVIRONMENT

Williamson College of the Trades is an endowed, gift supported three-year, independent, post-secondary, technical college foreconomically qualified young men. The college, founded over 130 years ago, is a community of 340 students and 80 part-time/full-timeinstructors, administrators, and support staff operating on a beautiful 220-acre campus near Media, PA. Williamson is dedicated toteaching trade and technical skills, related general education, and moral and ethical values from a Christian perspective. The totaleducational environment is designed to foster trade and academic competence, self-discipline, personal integrity, exemplary conduct, and acommitment to honesty, dependability, productivity, resourcefulness, and quality workmanship. The College has a totally residentialstudent body and all admitted students receive full scholarships covering room, board, tuition, and most textbooks. Student life iscarefully structured, including a prescribed daily schedule, a dress code, required chapel, and clearly defined opportunities andresponsibilities. For more information, visit: www.williamson.edu .

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical demands of the position require standing on your feet for extended periodsof time to teach in the classroom.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Email cover letter that detailsqualifications, teaching, experience and interest in Williamson, resume and contact information for three references to: Dr.

Michelle Williams, Vice President of Academic Affairs/CAO, through the

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