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Communication Studies (Speech Communication) Adjunct Instructor Applicant Pool J
Inside Higher Ed, Los Angeles County, CA, US
DescriptionWe 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. Please review application material requirements carefully to ensure successful submission. Your application will not be considered until all required documents are received. The teaching assignment may be at the Valencia or Canyon Country campus, or other college teaching locations. Part-time faculty positions are as needed positions 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.Example of DutiesCollege of the Canyons is seeking adjunct faculty members in Communication Studies (Speech Communication) . Applications will be considered for immediate and future eligibility into the Communication Studies (Speech Communication) Applicant Pool.We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration into the Applicant Pool. When no review date is listed for an Adjunct Instructor position, the position is open until filled. Your application will not be considered until all required documents have been received.ServiceAssume 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.TeachingAbility 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 on-line courses.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Qualifications and Minimum RequirementsPossession 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.Please note: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.Further DetailsConditions of EmploymentAssignments may include Monday through Friday (day and evening), as well as Saturday classes.Adjunct Salary Rate: Starting at $88.30 per hour. (Link to Academic Adjunct Salary Schedule).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 (College of the Canyons hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States) and Board of Trustees approval as required.Application InstructionsAll materials listed below are required to be considered for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply online by visiting our website at Jobs at COC. All application materials must be uploaded online or received by the Human Resources Department, located in the University Center, Suite 360. College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California 91355. If you require assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 362-3427 or for hearing impaired TTY/TDD (661) 362-5178.District ACADEMIC Application.Current detailed resume summarizing education and experience.Two (2) letters of professional reference. One formal, signed teaching evaluation may be substituted for one (1) letter of reference.Each document must be dated within the last five years and have an original signature (fancy font type signatures are not acceptable).Complete College transcripts verifying educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position. Unofficial or copies of transcripts may be submitted for application purposes (please include both the front and back of ALL transcript pages); however, official transcripts must be submitted at the time of hiring. Copies of college diplomas are not acceptable in lieu of transcripts.Important note on minimum education requirements: Units and/or degree(s) earned must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post-Secondary Education. The candidate is responsible for providing equivalency evaluation recognized by the District for degrees and/or units earned outside the United States, degrees from a college or university not accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post-Secondary Education, or if degree is not in the exact discipline required. For your convenience, we accept any company who is a current member of NACES.It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the official application packet is fully and correctly completed. All materials submitted become the property of the District. Materials will not be returned, copied or considered for other openings. Complete applications will be kept on file for two (2) years from the date the application is initially received.Selection and Applicant Pool ProcessPositions are open until filled. The above position represents the anticipated need for the upcoming semester(s) or the applicant pool. The department may review materials at any time based on enrollment needs and the Human Resources Office will contact selected applicants for the interview process. Only completed application packets that meet the minimum qualifications or established equivalency will be considered.Qualified applicants who successfully complete the selection and interview process will be placed in the applicant pool and may be eligible for adjunct employment with the District anytime within the next 36 months.
In Summary: The teaching assignment may be at the Valencia or Canyon Country campus, or other college teaching locations . Part-time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure . Adjunct pools are open on a fiscal year basis for continuous recruitment for department assignments .
En Español: DescripciónEstamos aceptando solicitudes para el grupo de solicitantes del Instructor Adjunto en Estudios de Comunicación (Comunicación de Habla). Los grupos adjuntos están abiertos durante un año fiscal para reclutamiento continuo de tareas departamentales. Por favor revise cuidadosamente los requisitos del material de solicitud para garantizar la presentación exitosa. Su solicitud no será considerada hasta que se reciban todos los documentos requeridos. La asignación docente puede estar en el campus Valencia o Canyon Country, u otras ubicaciones universitarias. Su solicitud no será considerada hasta que se hayan recibido todos los documentos requeridos.ServiceAsume roles de liderazgo tanto dentro del departamento como en la institución en su conjunto. Compromiso con el servicio a las necesidades del estudiante, departamento, colegio y comunidad. Colaboración entre disciplinas y utilización de recursos de apoyo al alumno. Participación en departamentos, divisiones, comités universitarios y actividades de gobernanza participativa.Participación de currículo y desarrollo de programas.Trabaja en forma colegial y colaborativa dentro de la comunidad universitaria.Partecipación en un desarrollo profesional continuo.TeachingCapacidad para crear un entorno de aprendizaje dinámico que valora la interacción instructor/estudiante.Habilidad para involucrarse eficazmente y facilitar el aprendizaje auténtico para estudiantes de diversos orígenes, culturas y experiencias.Habilidades para adaptar la enseñanza pedagógica al conocimiento de cada clase e individuo. Capacidad para reflexionar y responder a una evaluación basada en la evidencia del aprendizaje de los estudiantes.Demonstró experiencia y compromiso por integrar nuevas tecnologías en el proceso de aprendizaje, incluidas pero no limitadas a las tecnologías interactivas para cursos en el campus y en línea.Capacidad de comunicarse efectivamente oralmente y por escrito.Cualificaciones y requisitos mínimosPossesión de un certificado inexpirado de instructor de California Community College en Comunicaciones.OR - Maestría en habla, difusión del discurso, telecomunicaciones, retórica, comunicación, estudios de comunicación, comunicación del habla o comunicación organizativa.OR: Licenciatura en cualquiera de las anteriores titulaciones Y maestrías en artes dramáticas/teatro, comunicaciones masivas o inglés.HOR - Igualdad docente: Documento oficial de transcripción con éxito completando cualquier título de máster acreditado desde una división de unidades oficiales de transmisión de mensajes Oficiales de texto completo. La posesión de las calificaciones mínimas no garantiza una entrevista.Una demostración docente puede ser requerida en la etapa de entrevistas.De vez en cuando, las equivalencias aceptadas por los departamentos cambian. Si usted está calificándose bajo un equivalente, tenga en cuenta que si se contrata debe calificarse bajo el nivel mínimo establecido o equivalencia del departamento (((ies) vigentes al momento de la contratación.Detales adicionalesCondiciones de empleoLas asignaciones pueden incluir desde el lunes hasta el viernes (día y tarde), así como clases de sábado.La tasa de salario adicional: a partir de $88.30 por hora. Si necesita asistencia, póngase en contacto con la Oficina de Recursos Humanos al (661) 362-3427 o para personas con discapacidad auditiva TTY/TDD (662) 362-5178.District ACADEMIC Application.Current detallado currículum resumiendo educación y experiencia. Dos (2) cartas de referencia profesional. Una evaluación docente formal firmada puede ser sustituida por una (1) carta de referencia. Cada documento debe estar fechado dentro de los últimos cinco años y tener una firma original (sinaturas de tipo fancy no son aceptables).Transcripciones completas del colegio que comprueben el título educativo (((s) y /o cursos requeridos para el puesto. No oficiales o copias de las transcripciones pueden presentarse a efectos de solicitud (por favor incluya tanto la parte frontal como la parte posterior de todas las transcriptas); sin embargo, las páginas oficiales se deben enviar en el momento de contratar un grado universitario. Para su comodidad, aceptamos cualquier empresa que sea un miembro actual de NACES.Es responsabilidad del solicitante asegurarse de que el paquete oficial de solicitudes esté completo y correctamente completado. Todos los materiales presentados se convierten en propiedad del Distrito. Los materiales no serán devueltos, copiados o considerados para otras vacantes. Las solicitudes completas se mantendrán en archivo durante dos (2) años desde la fecha en que se reciba inicialmente la solicitud.Las posiciones de selección y pool de candidatos están abiertas hasta que se llenen.