Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Part-Time Instructor of Communication Studies - Arts

Overview

Part-Time Instructor of Communication Studies - Arts, Science, and Human Performance - Columbia College (2025-2026)

Salary information is posted with the job description. Part-time faculty appointment and overload hourly salaries apply as described below.

Salary

Base pay range: $30.00/hr - $92.09/hr

Salary structure: The Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94; Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22. Part-Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Teaching lower division college courses in Communication Studies.
• Advancing equitable student learning through instructed teaching in accordance with established course outlines.
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.
• Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
• Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using results for improvement.
• Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
• Participating in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory FLEX requirements.
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet diverse learning needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s 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 in drama/theater arts, mass communication or English OR the equivalent. Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. See discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges (cccco.edu).
• The District may apply an equivalency procedure to consider applications that do not directly meet listed qualifications; information on equivalency is available via the provided link.
• Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse backgrounds of community college students; sensitivity to the needs, problems, and challenges associated with student diversity.
• Physical and Mental Standards: Mobility, dexterity, lifting, visual requirements, hearing/talking, and emotional/psychological factors as described in the job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity; enthusiasm for learning; commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Participation in professional growth and current subject knowledge; ability to operate in an environment of change and ambiguity.
• Vision to plan programs to enhance student success; willingness to participate in shared governance and collaborate.
• Effective interpersonal communication; experience with community engagement and public presentations.

Desirable Professional Characteristics / Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching Communication Studies at the community college level with emphasis on basic skills.
• Current knowledge of the Communication Studies subject and assessment processes for student success.
• Experience addressing equity in the classroom, including work with racially minoritized students and understanding Hispanic-Serving designations.
• Culturally responsive teaching practices relevant to students’ lives and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and classroom practices.

Example Of Duties / General Job Duties

• Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays.
• Maintain course outlines, prepare and grade assessments, inform students of progress, and adhere to deadlines.
• Develop, implement, and assess student-learning outcomes; engage in data-driven improvements; participate in professional development; maintain professional conduct.

Special Instructions To Applicants

Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/; Select Job Openings, Search Jobs, select job title, create an account, and apply. Reference letters must be submitted with other required documents.

Selection Procedures

Online application packets only. Required documents include: online district application, resume, letter of interest, and unofficial transcripts. Applicants selected for interview will be notified by email or phone. Final offers are issued by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, and are subject to Board confirmation. Federal law requires work authorization in the United States and proper documentation at hire. Official transcripts required for salary placement; foreign degree evaluations must be attached at application and originals provided at hire. Background checks are required. The District may hire more than one applicant from this pool. The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Open Date: 07/01/2025; Close Date: 06/30/2026; Open Until Filled: No.

Open/Close Dates

Open Date: 07/01/2025

Close Date: 06/30/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Note: This posting reflects a curated, refined version of the original description for clarity and compliance with formatting rules. The essential responsibilities and qualifications remain unchanged.