Professor Communication-TDCJ

The faculty position is an instructional position directly responsible to the Site Director, North Service Area and TDCJ. The instructor's duties and responsibilities are teaching students and performing a variety of administrative duties in Prison Education Program. Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline of Speech or English related to the coursework to be taught. Must be qualified to teach Speech and/or English. Doctorate Degree is desired. Two years of teaching experience preferred. Must be punctual, dependable and have the ability to follow directions and proficiently complete tasks. Demonstrates knowledge in the subject matter being taught. Ability to communicate with students in a clear manner using both written and oral communication. Ability to author tests and lesson plans Ability to give academic and vocation guidance to students as needed Ability to use Blackboard as a teaching method Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Demonstrates skills in instruction and facilitation before large and small groups. Demonstrates planning and organization skills.

• Teach courses according to syllabi and textbooks as approved by the department.
• Adhere to assigned class time schedule.
• Prepare daily lesson plans to ensure students are progressing through the required objectives of the courses.
• Advise the North Service Area office of needed supplies, books equipment, and printing within 72 hours of needed time.
• Maintain and submit certification rosters and final grade books by deadline set by registrar.
• Provide statistical information to office as requested.
• Keep supervisor informed of any student needs and problems.
• Ensure confidentiality of all tests and student records.
• Track attendance and post final grades.
• Attend graduations and pre and in-service trainings.
• Provide intrusive advising tailored to incarcerated students, including degree planning, timeline management, and transfer or reentry guidance.
• Provide structured in-unit tutoring in writing, reading, literacy, and study skills.
• Offer small-group workshops focused on college-level reading, writing, and oral communication.
• Monitor student progress, identify at-risk students, and coordinate with unit education staff and Windham School District partners.
• Support alignment between prison-based instruction and main-campus standards.
• Participate in assessment and accreditation activities, assist with documentation for SACSCOC and PEP reporting, mentor adjunct faculty, and serve as an academic liaison to institutional and correctional partners.

Must be willing to work with incarcerated students and must meet TDCJ security requirements.