(Part-time) Communication Studies Instructor Job at Inside Higher Ed in Redding

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Meet classes and laboratories as assigned within the academic calendar.
• Develop and implement instruction for each class and laboratory period, in accordance with the official course outline and District guidelines.
• For online and hybrid courses, maintain online course components and provide regular student–student and student–instructor contact.
• Develop and distribute a syllabus during the first week of class to communicate course description, objectives, grading, testing, attendance, and requirements per District guidelines.
• Provide regular, timely feedback to students and return graded work promptly.
• Assign final grades in accordance with District policy, administrative procedures, California Education Code, and Title 5.
• Respect student rights as specified by District policy and applicable laws.
• Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials promptly and with consideration of cost to students.
• Refer students to tutoring and related services when appropriate.
• Supervise students in off-campus activities when required as part of a course component or load.
• Provide academic assistance during scheduled office hours.
• Participate in professional development to remain current in the discipline.
• Submit required administrative paperwork, including student learning outcomes, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Discipline-specific responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in the evaluation process as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
• Continue to develop professional skills and stay current in subject matter knowledge.
• Keep and submit official records as required by District policy and procedures.
• Abide by District policies concerning District property and safety.
• Report absences due to illness or personal necessity to the supervising administrator.
• Recommend purchases of instructional supplies and equipment as needed.
• Fulfill all obligations established in the current collective bargaining agreement.

Other Activities (Encouraged)

• Schedule and communicate office hours; ensure availability to students and division staff.
• Participate in District governance processes and curricular activities, including curriculum review and program planning.
• Attend department and division meetings and participate in learning outcomes assessment and related processes.
• Engage in professional development activities that enhance pedagogy and student success.

Qualifications

Education Required

• Master’s in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication or organizational communication.
• OR Bachelor’s in any of the above plus Master’s in drama/theater arts, mass communication or English.
• OR The Equivalent.

Experience Required

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, and of individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities.

Equivalency and Application Information

The State of California has established minimum qualifications for academic positions in California Community Colleges to promote professionalism, instructional integrity, and academic rigor. The primary minimum qualification is an advanced degree in the relevant subject matter; applicants who do not meet the minimum education requirements may still be qualified if they can demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities through education and experience. Shasta College is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages equivalency applications. The Shasta College Academic Senate has standards for determining equivalency.

Questions regarding the application process, including equivalency, may be directed to the Shasta College Human Resources Department at (530) 242-7640 or hr@shastacollege.edu.

Please note the Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency. Applicants must provide evidence of equivalent qualifications prior to the closing date and briefly summarize how they meet the minimum qualifications in a cover letter, attaching all relevant evidence.

Required Materials

Online Application with Additional Required Materials to be attached to the application:

• Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement
• Current resume
• College transcripts (unofficial accepted at time of application)

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in admission or employment. The District also prohibits harassment on these bases.

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