Communication Studies Instructor (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

City College of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

City College of San Francisco invites qualified part-time instructors to teach in-person Communication Studies courses. Instructors will apply equity-minded teaching practices to create inclusive experiences for students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities include teaching a range of topics, developing syllabi, and contributing to departmental and campus-wide governance. The role emphasizes ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Speech, Rhetoric, Communication, or related field (or equiv).
• Bachelor’s in related field plus Master’s in Drama/Theater or Mass Communication (or equiv).
• California LIFE credential in Language Arts/Literature (or equivalent) optional.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person Communication Studies courses including public speaking and group communication.
• Develop syllabi, assign grades, and submit census/grade reports timely.
• Offer equity-minded, inclusive instruction across diverse student backgrounds.
• Collaborate on curriculum updates with department and Curriculum Committee.
• Engage in professional development on culturally responsive teaching.
• Support student success through mentoring, advising, and campus initiatives.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s degree in Communication Studies

Bachelor’s degree with Education Equivalency

Job description

Position Description

The Communication Studies Department at City College of San Francisco is seeking qualified part‑time instructors to teach a range of in‑person Communication Studies courses. Instructors will apply equity‑minded teaching practices that create inclusive and empowering learning experiences for students with diverse cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.

Job Duties

• Teach post‑secondary level courses in Communication Studies, including public speaking, rhetorical criticism, group communication, interpersonal, intercultural, argumentation, and forensics (intercollegiate speech and debate competition);


• Teach in accordance with Department course outlines and institutional standards, while exercising pedagogical creativity and responsiveness to student needs.


• Teach in‑person day, evening, and Saturday classes at any of the College’s centers;


• Maintain and submit documents (syllabi, census reports, grades, etc.) in a prompt and accurate manner;


• Serve on departmental and college‑wide committees and shared governance processes in support of institutional effectiveness and student success.


• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to assess learning outcomes, create equitable rubrics, develop inclusive classroom instructional materials, and engage in professional development focused on culturally responsive teaching practices;


• Work with department faculty and the Curriculum Committee to revise curriculum and develop courses and teaching practices that reflect current research and address the needs of the students at the college‑—particularly students who have historically experienced marginalization or exclusion in educational spaces.


• Support and engage in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti‑racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.


• Participate in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti‑racism to center pedagogy.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds (Required). Earned Master’s Degree in Speech, Rhetoric, Communication, Communication Studies, Speech Communication, or Organizational Communication from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT ; OR Earned Bachelor’s Degree in any of the above from an accredited institution AND earned Master’s Degree in Drama/Theater Arts, or Mass Communication from an accredited institution; OR THE EQUIVALENT ; OR Hold a fully‑satisfied LIFE California Community College Instructor Credential in Language Arts and Literature (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990). [The degree major(s) posted on an applicant’s transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a master’s degree also need to claim education equivalency. The “Faculty Equivalency Application Form” is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.] [If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your “major” from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the “Equivalency Application Form” link.]

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in college-level Communication Studies courses.


• Education and experience in Communication Studies with demonstrated specialty in at least two of the following areas: public speaking, rhetoric, argumentation and debate, intercultural communication, group communication, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, and forensics.


• Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations with differences in academic preparation, language background, and life experience such as first‑generation college students, working students, student parents, and returning adults.


• Demonstrated ability to design and implement inclusive communication curricula that centers multiple ways of knowing, validates culturally situated communication styles, and resists deficit‑based models.


• Demonstrated commitment to equity‑minded assessment practices, including approaches that reduce bias, foster inclusive classroom climates, and account for anxiety, disability, linguistic diversity, and neurodivergence.


• Experience framing communication studies as a means for students to advocate for themselves, their communities, and social change, including attention to power, identity, and ethics in communication.


• Demonstrated engagement in ongoing professional development and dialogue with colleagues about equity, pedagogy, opportunity gaps, and curriculum improvement.


• Successful use and/or management of technologies that affect learning, such as the use of Artificial Intelligence and presentation software as applicable to instruction.


• Successful use of a learning management system to support student learning.


• Experience supporting student success beyond the classroom through mentoring, advising, coaching, or campus initiatives that promote retention, persistence, and transfer for disproportionately impacted students.


• Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.


• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.

ADA Statement

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. An additional interview will be offered to applicants who are advanced beyond the initial interviews (full‑time position only). Employees must satisfy all the pre‑employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States. City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS / HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam‑Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] .

Posting Number

AC00229P

Job Open Date

03/05/2026

Job Close Date

03/09/2027

Contact

[phone] or e-mail at [e-mail]