What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Instructor position at Victoria College?
Salary : $5,346.11 - $6,767.00 Monthly
Location : Victoria, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 201400733
Division : Instruction
Department : Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025
Position Summary
The Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division is recruiting for a Full time, 9 Month, tenured track faculty position. This instructor will be qualified to teach Speech and preferably Theater Appreciation (DRAM 1310). This position will be available August 2025 . We are looking for an engaging team player comfortable with traditional, interactive television, and online / hybrid assignments. Teaching assignments may include a Theater Appreciation class, and / or all core speech classes. Class size is usually limited to 25 students. The successful candidates will compassionately commit to rigor, retention, and successful completion through campus partnerships at the departmental, divisional, and institutional levels. Committee work and other duties may be assigned by the department chair or dean. Teaching assignment may include evening classes.
Starting earned monthly salary for the nine-month position is $5,346.11. The earned annual salary is paid out over 12 months.
This position is benefits eligible. For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.
About Our Institution
Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 8,200 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions :
- Academic Support & Student Success
- Allied Health
- Career & Technical Education
- Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
- Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education
Additionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community.
Living in the Area Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike.
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required
Preferred
Physical Demands
The following benefits apply to all full-time positions scheduled to work 30 hours or more each week. These full-time positions are also eligible to participate in our TRS retirement plan.
Victoria College offers an excellent benefit package for eligible employees that includes group insurance as well as a generous amount of paid time off :
Group Insurance
Health insurance
Optional benefits - available at group rates
Flexible Spending Accounts - health and dependent care
Supplemental benefits - offered through Globe Life
Retirement
Participation in the Teacher Retirement System is mandatory (ORP option for eligible employees)
Other Benefits
Paid Time Off
Full-time employees : 80 hours up to 10 years of service then 120 hours for 10 years of service
Full-time employees : accrues at 8 hours each month
Labor Day
Salary : $5,346
