Communication Skills Adjunct Instructor

Job Category

Adjunct Faculty

FVTC Worksite

Appleton Main Campus

Hours Per Week

8.75

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Job Description Summary

Fox Valley Technical College is establishing a pool of qualified candidates to teach Written Communication and Oral/Interpersonal Communication Classes. Written Communication focuses on business writing and research. Oral/Interpersonal Communication focuses on speaking, intrapersonal/interpersonal communication, nonverbal communication, and listening.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions/Secondary Job Functions

• Facilitation of Learning. Plan, prepare and deliver instruction and facilitate the learning of students in associate degree, technical diploma, basic education, continuing education, and/or business and industry training programs. Assess the learning outcomes of students at the unit, course, and program level.
• Classroom Management. Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation.
•  Interpersonal/Team Skills. Participate in activities of the instructional team, including planning, development, scheduling, and budgeting as a cooperative and professional team player.  
• Student Support and Guidance. Advise and support students as a mentor and role model in the achievement of their learning and career goals. 
•  (If applicable) Curriculum Development. Develop, revise, and continually update curriculum and instructional materials which are competency-based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with the college policy on level of required documentation. 

Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• For Communication Skills Adjunct Instructor, candidates will need a Master's Degree in English or Master's Degree with at least eighteen graduate semester credits in English.
• A minimum of one year of work experience outside of education is required.
• Previous teaching experience is desirable.  
• Experience with User Experience and CRM preferred.
• Upon hire, must maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required by other agencies to maintain individual and program accreditation, if applicable. 

Essential Aptitudes, Skills, Knowledge and Personal Characteristics

• Success and commitment as a team player, including the ability to engage in win-win thinking and to foster consensus. 
• Flexibility in schedule, including availability for evening and weekend assignments. 
• Flexibility, including the acceptance of and willingness to change. 
• Demonstrated ability for written and oral communication with students, staff, employers and other external entities. 
• Proficiency in computer use and applications which support teaching and learning. 
• Highly motivated with strong interest in contributing to the success of students and the college. 
• Ability to work with diverse student, staff, and community populations. 
• Understanding and successful use of learning technology, both on-line and as a tool for distance education. 
• A record of innovations which will facilitate student learning. 
• Demonstrated development of course materials and assessments of student learning. 
• An educational philosophy which places the primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses. 
• Willingness to take risks and try new things. 
• Willingness to accept responsibility for professional and personal growth. 
• A commitment to the mission, purposes, and values of the college. 

Additional Information

Hourly pay rate: $45.00 per hour.

Pay is based on a multitude of factors, including experience, qualifications, education, relevant certifications, internal equity, and market data. Note: Internal applicants' wages will be based upon the applicable compensation structure.

Thank you for your interest in Adjunct Faculty opportunities with Fox Valley Technical College. Upon successful submission of your application, cover letter, and resume, you will be considered for future adjunct faculty opportunities. FVTC will keep your application in our files as a POTENTIAL candidate who could possibly fill a position when or if the need arises. ONLY if the need shall arise, you will be contacted via the contact information provided on your application, otherwise, you will not receive any further contact from FVTC.

Adjunct instructors are hired on a per-course basis. The total hours for an adjunct instructor range from approximately 3 hours per week to no more than 8 hours per week. Hours vary and can include both day, evening, and weekend classes. Courses are taught in traditional classrooms and alternative delivery formats.

If you should have any questions regarding adjunct teaching opportunities for this position, please contact Anne Erb at or 920- 831-431.

FVTC strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. FVTC does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, weight or any other protected class.