Dynamic Adjunct: Speech & Public Speaking Professor Pool

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for a part‑time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. The pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years, with hires made year‑round based on college needs.

The adjunct will teach courses such as COMM 301, COMM 311, and COMM 351, under the supervision of the area dean, and participate in curriculum development and college governance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech, Speech Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Rhetoric, Speech Communication, or related field; OR bachelor's in one and master's in Drama/Theater Arts, Mass Communication, or English.
• Equity‑minded focus and ability to support diverse student backgrounds and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses under supervision of the area dean.
• Assist with articulation and curriculum development and review.
• Participate in faculty governance and college committees; engage in accreditation activities.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the area dean.

Skills

Public Speaking

Curriculum Development

Assessment of learning outcomes

Professional Development

Technology in teaching

Education

Master's degree in Speech/Communication or related field

Job description

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. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round based on college needs. This pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years.

Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

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 encompass teaching courses across all levels in this discipline. Specific courses offered may vary by campus. Courses for this assignment may include:

• COMM 301 Introduction to Public Speaking
• COMM 311 Argumentation and Debate
• COMM 351 Mass Media and Society

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master's degree 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*. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. 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.

*NOTES:

• Degree titles must match the stated minimum qualifications exactly (word-for-word). If your degree title is not exactly the sameas one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications above, you must submit documentation for "equivalency" to be considered for the position. If you fail to submit this documentation and your degree title does not match, you will be disqualified.

• Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must include the equivalency review request form detailing and explaining how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degree(s) listed in the minimum qualifications. Please visit our website for the form and information on the equivalency determination process.

• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter. If you do not attach a copy of your determination form or letter you will be disqualified. If you have misplaced your copy please contact Human Resources for assistance.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application

2. Letter of Interest

3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

4. Unofficial Transcripts from College/University and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see additional instructions)

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• Applications submitted without all required documents listed above will be disqualified.
• Applications submitted with additional materials NOT requested, will be disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• ONLY copies of transcripts from a US College/University or Foreign Transcript Evaluation will be accepted. Please DO NOT include any foreign transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college/university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents, even if the foreign document has been accepted by another college/university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
• Graduate advising documents, certificate of degrees, diplomas, and grade reports will not be accepted as transcripts.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.