Part-Time Communication Studies (Speech Communication) Instructor (Pool) Job at

Overview

Part-Time Communication Studies (Speech Communication) Instructor (Pool) position at San Mateo County Community College District.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned from the regular Speech Department curriculum
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours
• Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies
• Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs. The College offers day and evening classes

Employment Standards

• Knowledge Of: The use of multimedia and computer-based technology appropriate to the speech discipline

Skills And Abilities

• Successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach community college courses in interpersonal communication and/or public speaking
• Understanding of and commitment to teaching community college students
• Experience working with diverse students, including those with limited English proficiency
• Use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills
• Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences
• Acceptance of the division's commitment to established academic standards

Job Requirements

• Master's or above in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication, or organizational communication OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's or above in drama/theater arts, mass communication, or English OR the equivalent (see below)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications do not need to complete this form.

• Degree Equivalence: The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.
• Academic Background Equivalence

Related To Disciplines In Which a Master's Degree Is Not Generally Expected Or Available. The Employee Or Applicant Must Have Completed At Least 24 Semester Units (or Equivalent) Of Coursework In The Academic Field Being Applied For, And Must Possess At Least The Equivalent Level Of Achievement And The Equivalent In Breadth, Depth Of Understanding, And Rigor In Each Of the following: a broad cultural education usually met by GE requirements, and detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor.

• Professional Achievement Equivalence: The employee or applicant must have completed GE requirements and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. Provide substantial evidence demonstrating preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability equivalent to a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information

• Safety: employees must report unsafe conditions or near-miss incidents to their supervisor
• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Environmental: on-site, in-person work with potential for telework as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Vision, dexterity, and physical ability to operate computers and perform typical office tasks
• Sitting for extended periods, bending, and working under changing priorities and deadlines
• Self-regulation of emotion and behavior

Benefits

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) or the STRS Cash Balance program, or Social Security.

EEO Statement

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on protected statuses. We seek to reflect our community's diverse cultures, languages, and abilities. Our EEO Plan is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee and reviewed regularly; recruitment data is analyzed to measure progress and identify barriers.

Closes

Closes: 6/30/2026

Application

To apply, visit the provided application link.

Note: This description is based on the job posting for the Part-Time Communication Studies (Speech Communication) Instructor (Pool) at SMCCCD.