Communication Instructor

Job Overview

SUMMARY
Southwest Tech is seeking qualified candidates for a Communication Instructor. The instructor will deliver education
and training of communication skills for the following courses: English Composition, Speech, Literature, Workplace
Communication, Technical Reporting, and potentially additional communication courses. This position will promote
student success by demonstrating and maintaining instructional excellence and currency in the field throughout
employment at the college. Instructors will deliver courses in face-to-face and online delivery methods. This position
will need to be certified or seek certification in both writing and oral communications. This full-time, benefit eligible
position will work a minimum of 190 days annually between July 1 and June 30. The 2026 Fall classes begin on
August 17, 2026.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides instruction of assigned communication courses to students enrolled in Southwest Tech programs.
• Provide additional student support for communication skills across campus.
• Design, facilitate, revise, and maintain quality curriculum using the organization’s curriculum software, to
promote optimum student learning.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement of curriculum and program operations by reviewing developed
courses with peers for relevancy and currency.
• Working cooperatively with current Southwest Tech staff & students to deliver education.
• Continuously evaluating student progress by providing informative and summative feedback through formal
and informal means.
• Maintaining knowledge of current industry trends by attending conferences, joining professional
organizations, and performing related tasks.
• Assisting with student recruitment, retention, and completion.
• Performing institutional requirements, including participating in events and meetings as required; orienting
new instructors; and planning events to assist in advertising the College.
• Providing applications-based learning activities that accommodate a variety of learning styles.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student information – Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Other duties as assigned.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
• Master’s Degree (with a minimum of 18 credits) in Composition, Communications, Speech, English, or
Journalism required.
• A minimum of one year as a post-secondary classroom instructor preferred.
• Experience with online education and other alternative delivery methods preferred.
• Experience with curriculum development, student assessment and classroom management
• Meet Wisconsin Technical College System/Higher Learning Commission faculty qualifications.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Thorough knowledge of current communication skills and practices, including international and cross-cultural
communication.
• Ability to work within a team setting and implement developed curriculum.
• Ability to generate, organize, and implement course outlines and lesson plans to meet specific needs of
students representing diverse occupations and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of techniques for teaching writing with technology.
• Thorough understanding of applied academics and integrated curricula.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the
general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.
• Experience facilitating instruction using an online learning management system (LMS) preferred.
• Knowledge and application of computer software and hardware tools (MS Word and PowerPoint), email, and
internet.

APPLICATIONS
Internal and External applicants complete and submit the online employment application at www.swtc.edu/jobs
For questions regarding the application process please email Human Resources at humanresources@swtc.edu or
608.822.2314.

SALARY RANGE
Masters: $56,533 - $89,888

BENEFITS/SERVICES
Our comprehensive benefit package includes the following and much more:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Health Club Access
• Wisconsin Retirement
System Contribution
• On-campus day care
(hourly rate charge)
• College Savings Program

SELECTION PROCESS
The Review Committee will screen applicants and contact them for an interview. Meeting the minimum qualifications does
not assure the candidate an interview. The final candidate’s employment offer will be subject to completion of a criminal
background check and pre-employment drug screening.

PLEASE NOTE
All candidates selected for an interview will prepare a 10-minute classroom teaching demonstration. Information regarding
this teaching demonstration will follow.

Southwest Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender identity, religion
or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer has been designated to
handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies. Call 800-362-3322, Ext. 2315 (TDD: 608-822-2072) or write Southwest
Tech, 1800 Bronson Blvd., Fennimore, WI 53809