Salary: $47,050.00 – $58,550.00 Annually
Location : or Richmond Campus, TX
Job Type: Faculty Full Time
Job Number: 2309 F 048
Department: Academic Instruction’s Area
Division: Communications & Fine Arts
Opening Date: 10/03/2023
Closing Date: 12/1/2023 10:00 AM Central
General Description
Office location will be at one of the following WCJC campuses (Wharton, Richmond, or Sugar Land) and will be determined prior to the beginning of the semester hire date. Teaching location and hours are subject to change during employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success. Pay for this position is based on a 9 month contract working fall and spring semesters. Start date for this position is August 2024.
The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline. Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor. The faculty member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students. Full job description can be viewed by and search the job title.
Requirements
This position requires a Master’s Degree (in Speech or other discipline) and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Speech from a regionally accredited institution. This position requires credentials that meet minimum requirements for teaching at the post-secondary level set by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Education Agency, and accrediting agencies for individual programs. A criminal background check is required.
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:
1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a Master’s Degree and 18 graduate hours in Speech
2) Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3) Sample Syllabus
All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits:
At No Cost to the Employee
Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)
Long Term Disability Coverage
Optional Coverage at Employee’s Cost
Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Dental Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
Optional Premium Conversions
Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement
Retirement Options
Teachers’ Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)
403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)
Tax- deferred Annuities
Participation in Social Security is mandatory.
Additional Benefits
Free WCJC TuitionFree WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)
Personal DaysTwo personal days per year
Holidays25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees
Sick Days1.5 sick days per month – maximum number accrued is 60 days
Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year
Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year
Vacation DaysTwelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months – 12 vacation days per year
COBRA BenefitsCOBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC
Please note: All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376.
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Do you have a Master’s Degree (in Speech or other discipline) and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Speech from a regionally accredited institution?
- Yes
- No
02
Did you attach your transcript showing your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at http://naces.org.
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have the ability to travel independently to and from multiple work sites during day and evening hours and the ability to communicate effectively in a teaching environment with both groups and individuals?
- Yes
- No
04
****I understand my teaching location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College.********
- Yes
- No
05
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in Speech, 2) Curriculum Vitae/Resume, 3) Sample Syllabus. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.
- Yes
- No
Required Question