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College of the Canyons lists this Communication Studies (Speech Communication) Adjunct Instructor Applicant Pool opportunity in santa clarita, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are accepting applications for the Adjunct Communication Studies (Speech Communication) Instructor Applicant Pool. Adjunct pools are open on a fiscal year basis for continuous recruitment for department assignments.
The teaching assignment may be at the Valencia or Canyon Country campus, or other college teaching locations. Part‑time faculty positions are as needed and do not accrue rights to tenure. Part‑time faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. We offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs.
Service Responsibilities
Assume leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole. Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community. Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources. Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.
Participation in curriculum and program development.
Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
Participation in ongoing professional development.
Teaching Responsibilities
Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class. Ability to self‑reflect and respond to an evidence‑based assessment of student learning.
Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for on campus and online courses.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Qualifications and Minimum Requirements
Possession of an unexpired California Community College Instructor Credential in Communications.
OR Master’s degree in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication, or organizational communication.
OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in drama/theater arts, mass communication, or English.
OR Equivalency: An official transcript documenting successful completion of any Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education AND official transcripts documenting successful completion of 24 semester units in the discipline at the upper division AND graduate level, a minimum of which must be 12 graduate level semester units. See Applying Through Equivalency for forms and information.
Professional experience includes both work/occupational experience and teaching experience. Teaching and occupational experience may be combined to total the required number of full‑time years of experience.
Hiring committees review all complete, qualified application packets. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.
From time to time the equivalencies accepted by departments change. If you are qualifying under an equivalency, please note that if hired you must qualify under the established minimum qualifications or department equivalency(ies) in place at the time of hire.
Conditions of Employment
Assignments may include Monday through Friday (day and evening), as well as Saturday classes.
Adjunct Salary Rate: Starting at $89.24 per hour.
Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential/transcripts, background fingerprint clearance, tuberculosis screening, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and Board of Trustees approval as required.
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