Journalism Adjunct Assistant Professor

Position Summary The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information: Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the

Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract

(the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please

click here

.

Typical Duties The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses: JOUR 300 Newswriting and Reporting JOUR 310 Mass Media and Society JOUR 320 Race and Gender in the Media JOUR 351 Public Relations Writing and Media Techniques

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

ARC Programs and Majors CRC Programs and Majors FLC Programs and Majors SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications 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, comparative literature, any social science, business, business administration, marketing, graphics or photography

OR

the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by

January

16, 2026 . Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Application Instructions Before You Apply: Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified.

Do not submit additional materials not requested. Required Application Documents: Applicants must attach the following: Los Rios Community College District Application Letter of Interest Resume or Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (

see Transcript Requirements

) Equivalency Determination Request Form ( if applicable -

see Minimum Qualification Requirements

) Minimum Qualification Requirements: Degree titles

must

match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word). If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants

must

submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.

Example

: If a master's in Psychology is required but your transcript lists Counseling Psychology, and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form

must

be submit.

Previously granted equivalencies

must

be attached for verification. Contact Human Resources for replacement copies. Transcript Requirements: Transcripts

must

be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency. Foreign transcript evaluations

must

be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details. Transcripts

must

clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications. If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), transcripts for

each

degree

must

be included . Transcripts

must

show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is

completed

or

in progress . If the degree is in progress the application

must

state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained. Additional Instructions: Only information listed on the

application

and

transcripts

will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications. Applications stating "see resume"

will be disqualified. Applications missing any required documentation

will be disqualified.