SCCCD is hiring: Journalism Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City Coll

Overview

Posting Details Announcement Information
Posting Number Title: Journalism Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool). Fresno City College. Campus Location: Fresno City College. Start Date: [See posting].

Essential Functions of Position

Fresno City College values diversity and equity-minded leadership dedicated to student success through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners. An equity-minded individual is one who understands accountability for closing equity gaps, reframes inequities as a practice problem, encourages race-consciousness and respects human differences, supports culturally responsive teaching and learning environments, and builds support for equity initiatives across internal and external communities. The successful candidate will center the student, engage in culturally relevant professional development, and contribute to the department’s commitment to serving a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

The ideal candidate will share Fresno City College’s commitment to educating a diverse student population. For example, for the 2021-2022 academic year the college enrolled over 34,000 students with diverse identities; Fresno City College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a part-time schedule of Journalism courses as assigned.
• Using a variety of pedagogies and instructional delivery systems, including technology-enabled face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats.
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter and adhering to approved curriculum outlines of record.
• Evaluating student progress through tests, assignments, and other methods aligned with course objectives.
• Providing course syllabi to students and maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy.
• Turning in all required grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Teaching assignments across varied instructional settings and times as needed.
• Fulfilling duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must demonstrate responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students within equity-minded practice.

• Master’s in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalism; or
• Bachelor’s in either of the above and Master’s in English, history, communication, literature, composition, or related fields; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• Equivalent education and/or experience (equivalency process required).

Note: If degrees listed on transcripts do not exactly match the stated requirements, petition for equivalency.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into responsibilities.
• Experience with racially minoritized students and understanding of historical patterns of exclusion in higher education.
• Willingness to examine and improve instructional practices to support racially minoritized students.
• Related professional experience and ability to work with diverse student populations and with technology in instruction.
• Strong communication with students and staff; knowledge of current assessment methods; understanding of the community college mission.

Salary and Benefits

• Newly hired part-time faculty placed on step one (1) of the Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule.
• Salary classifications based on education and experience per the Part-Time Faculty Salary Classifications.
• Sick leave accrual based on assignment hours.

For more information on salary and benefits, refer to the Part-Time Faculty Agreement and related documents.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process for part-time faculty is governed by the hiring department. If there is interest in your application, the hiring department will contact you directly with questions or to extend an interview invitation.

Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. By applying, you will be placed in a continuous pool. Start dates may vary. If you are no longer interested, please withdraw your application. Your application will remain on file for 18 months. If not interviewed/selected within 18 months, a new application will be required.

Equal Opportunity & About FCC

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. FCC is committed to fair and equitable recruitment and selection. This posting is for a continuous recruitment pool and includes ongoing review of applications by the hiring department.

SCCCD EEO Plan

About the College: Fresno City College is the first community college in California, dedicated to leadership in education, diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a mission to provide access to equity-centered, quality, innovative programs and services.

Mission: To provide access to equity-centered, quality educational programs and support services, fostering student success and lifelong learning while promoting regional development.

Vision: To build on our equity-centered mission and foster a culture of belonging, affirmation, and anti-racism across the campus community.

Core Values:

• Equity-Mindedness: Highlight equity gaps and pursue personal and institutional responsibility for student success.
• Social Justice: Remove barriers and validate student experiences with data-driven solutions.
• Sustainable Social and Economic Mobility: Empower marginalized communities and build programs with partners to promote opportunity.

Open Date: Continuous