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South Louisiana Community College

Adjunct Faculty: Speech & Communication

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Lafayette, LA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/16/2026

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What they do

An English Language or Literature Professor leads courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$68,662 / year median in Louisiana

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

College:

SLCC Department:

Academic & Student Affairs Sub department:

Liberal Arts Campus Location:

All Campuses Type of Appointment:

Unclassified -

Adjunct Salary:

$2,400 - $2,500 per three credit course (determined by highest degree earned)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise. Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials. Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria. Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material. Participate in scheduled in-service activities. Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences. Continue as competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies. Ability to teach a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills Standard duties expected of all faculties include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.

Required Education :

Master's Degree (or appropriate MFA) in discipline, or Master's Degree in related field with at least 18 graduate hours in discipline.

Required Experience :

Demonstrated expertise in the subject area is required. Demonstrate excellent oral & written communication skills. Online instruction requires quality matters certification.

Preferred Education :

Ph.D. in discipline or Ph.D. with 18 graduate semester hours in discipline.

Preferred Experience :

Experience teaching Speech & Communication courses at the Community College level. Experience and demonstrated success in teaching. Experience with classroom technology. Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.