Adjunct Associate Professor of Communication Studies Pool

San Joaquin Delta College; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

San Joaquin Delta Community College District seeks an adjunct faculty member in communication studies dedicated to educating a diverse student population. The role involves teaching classes and developing equitable educational strategies.

Applicants must have a Master's in a relevant field, along with a sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and innovative teaching techniques. The college values inclusivity and cultural responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Master’s in speech, communication studies, or related field required.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in diverse settings.
• Ability to use instructional strategies for different learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and organize classes in communication studies.
• Advise and assist students in achieving course objectives.
• Evaluate student progress and connect them to campus services.

Skills

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Ability to adapt teaching strategies

Innovative teaching techniques

Education

Master’s in communication studies or related field

Bachelor’s in relevant field with Master's in a related subject

Job description

Description

San Joaquin Delta Community College District is seeking an adjunctfaculty member in communication studies. The ideal candidate willshare in the college's commitment to educating a racially andsocioeconomically diverse student population.

COLLEGE DESCRIPTION

San Joaquin Delta Community College District, as part of ourVision, “promotes a climate of respect and authentic engagement. Weare culturally responsive to the needs of our diverse student body.We strive to increase and sustain equitable outcomes for allstudents. We recruit and retain quality employees who arereflective of our students and the community we serve, in additionto providing all personnel with equity and diversitytraining.”

San Joaquin Delta College is a proud Chicanx/Latinx andHispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native AmericanPacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority ServingInstitution, serving over 25,000 students primarily in theCalifornia Central Valley. The student population is as follows byethnicity: Latinx (48.36%), Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander(20.57%), White (16.31%), Black/African American (7.63%), AmericanIndian (0.29%), two or more races (5.43%) and unknown (1.41%).Further student demographic data (including disaggregated data) canbe found at this link:https://deltacollege.edu/sites/default/files/ire/ire_ipr-dashboard.html

San Joaquin Delta College works to create an inclusive environmentthat provides a safe-haven regardless of citizenship status forinternational, immigrant, undocumented, AB540 eligible, formerlyand currently incarcerated, veteran, re-entry, LGBTQIA+ studentsand students of various learning styles.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the assigned TrAC Dean, theProfessor will teach classes in communication studies. Thesuccessful candidate will provide evidence of knowledge andunderstanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and academic diversitywithin community college populations; the candidate also will showknowledge and understanding of how these factors relate to the needfor equity-minded and culturally-responsive practices in thecommunity college setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Conduct and organize classes at the instructional level to meetthe educational requirements stated in the course description andthe course information outlines.
2. Advise and assist students in achieving stated courseobjectives and student learning outcomes.
3. Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students toappropriate campus-support services.
4. Select textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materialsthat support the learning environment and are reflective of thecollege's mission of equity-minded education.
5. Maintain currency in your field.
6. Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance,progress, and grades; prepare and submit required reports to theadministration.
7. Report to management any condition that might jeopardize thehealth or safety of students or the public.
8. Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Codeand San Joaquin Delta Community College District policies andprocedures.
9. Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, andcampus-wide committees as part of the shared-governance process andservice area needs of the District.
10. Plan and complete approved professional development flexactivities each semester/year.
11. Work collaboratively with the college to promote student equityand success.
12. Provide guidance and direction to Readers, as needed.
13. Perform other necessary duties as specified in the facultycontract and outlined in Board Policy.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications,rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speechcommunication or organizational communicationORTBachelor’s in any ofthe aboveANDMaster’s in drama/ theater arts, mass communicationorEnglishOR the equivalent

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated sensitivity to race, ethnicity, color, religiouscreed, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, nationalorigin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation,military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, orany other basis prohibited by law.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies andtechniques to different student abilities, learning styles,cultures, and groups mentioned above.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings,including but not limited to online, dual enrollment, and largelectures. A willingness to develop and utilize instructionalmaterials, including lectures and labs for multiplemodalities.
• Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques(lecture and labs) and equipment such as multimedia hardware,current applications, learning management systems, and onlineinstructional strategies.

Supplemental Information

Applicants in this pool will remain active for one year. Afterone year, applicants will receive an email with information on howto remain in the pool.

NOTES

• If your degree title differs from the minimum qualificationslisted above, you are requested to apply under the “equivalent”provision.
• Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision mustattach details and explain how their academic preparation and/orprofessional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimumqualifications listed above.
• If you have already been granted equivalency for thisdiscipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form orletter.
• Per AP 4115 State Authorization, Distance Education - EffectiveJuly 1, 2014, faculty members residing out of state will not beassigned to teach internet courses.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to completeand submit:

1. A San Joaquin Delta College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest
4. Unofficial or Official Transcripts from College/University

NOTES

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listedabove, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will nothave that referenced experience considered for minimumqualifications, which may lead to the application beingdisqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on theapplication will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current San Joaquin Delta CollegeDistrict employees, are required to provide official transcripts ifrequired to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not beaccepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university courseworkat an institution in a country other than the United States mustobtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, andother relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreigncoursework is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salaryplacement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted byacollege or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted fromNACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services)agencies or evaluators.