A Communications Professor leads courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
The part-time communications instructor will be
responsible for teaching 4 sections of the following course in the Fall Semester, which officially begins on August 25, 2026 and ends on
December 18, 2026. All classes are in-person and during the course of the academic day. There are no night-time, evening or online
classes.
COMM 110
Effective Speaking (3 credits) Teaches students the principles of articulate speaking through
familiarization with concepts and mechanics of spoken communication and through practical usage. Develops understanding of speech
processing, speech-building (including research), speech delivery, nonverbal communication, self- and peer evaluation, problem solving, and
terminology 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 Spring
Semester, which officially begins on January 11, 2027 and ends on May 20, 2027. All classes are in-person and during the course of the
academic day. There are no night-time, evening or online classes.
COMM 240
Speech Communications (3 credits) Offers advanced study of
communication 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 not
limited to: Provide communications instruction in alignment and support of established learning
outcomes.
Regularly and consistently monitor and record student aptitude and performance in classroom by means of standard
assessments, while also supporting student success.
Create a focused, engaged, and equitable learning environment by being highly
motivated and engaging the students in the learning process, while also meeting students where they are skill and competency-wise and
teaching through experiential and meaningful assignments.
Serve as a role model for students and embrace/demonstrate the school's
core values.
Comply with the school's academic policies related to grading, academic probation, course failure, and course failure
remediation.
Effectively update and manage course information and student performance within the college's learning management
system and/or student information management system.
Be positive, energetic, energetic, dependable and have the ability to
collaborate and communicate with integrity.
Encourage and enforce student compliance with Williamson's Conduct Code.
Attend
and participate in scheduled in-service training sessions, as able.
Follow all school policies and procedures as described in the
Employee Handbook.
Maintain effective communication and close cooperation with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and
AVP/Registrar along with other faculty/staff to effectively attain the overall educational objectives of the program.
Perform other
duties, 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 discipline
required.
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 for
economically qualified young men. The college, founded over 130 years ago, is a community of 340 students and 80 part-time/full-time
instructors, administrators, and support staff operating on a beautiful 220-acre campus near Media, PA. Williamson is dedicated to
teaching trade and technical skills, related general education, and moral and ethical values from a Christian perspective. The total
educational environment is designed to foster trade and academic competence, self-discipline, personal integrity, exemplary conduct, and a
commitment to honesty, dependability, productivity, resourcefulness, and quality workmanship. The College has a totally residential
student body and all admitted students receive full scholarships covering room, board, tuition, and most textbooks. Student life is
carefully structured, including a prescribed daily schedule, a dress code, required chapel, and clearly defined opportunities and
responsibilities. For more information, visit: www.williamson.edu.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical demands of the position require standing on your feet for extended periods
of time to teach in the classroom.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Email cover letter that details
qualifications, 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 button. HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.
