Extension Instructor- For Credit

Careers In Government; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 67,663 - 118,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Careers In Government seeks qualified faculty to teach a range of Communication courses at SDSU Global Campus. Successful candidates will have an M.A. in Communication and teaching experience at the college level, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

The salary range is $6,063 - $10,581 per course, commensurate with education and experience. The role involves developing coursework and conducting research, engaging with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• M.A. in Communication required, Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience teaching Communication at the college level.
• Commitment to diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

Responsibilities

• Teach various Communication courses on a contractual basis.
• Develop and apply original theoretical frameworks.
• Conduct research in the field of Communication.

Skills

Argumentation

Writing

Verbal communication

Listening

Collaboration

Conflict management

Public presentations

Education

M.A. in Communication

Ph.D. in Communication (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

• Comprehend, identify, & competently employ skills in argumentation, writing, verbal communication, listening, nonverbal communication, public presentations, teamwork and collaboration, conflict management, and professional interaction
• Comprehend the nature, function, scope, delineations, and history of the communication discipline
• Identify, differentiate, analyze, and modify major theories in the field, as well as formulate original theoretical creations
• Comprehend and differentiate the major research paradigms, and ability to propose and conduct original research
• Translate communication knowledge into applied contexts, policies, projects, interventions, or presentations
• Apply multiple perspectives toward self-understanding, in relation to self and others’ (co)cultures, group affiliations, and identities
• Identify relevant evaluative criteria and apply them competently to self-reflection, ethical progress, and actual or envisioned communication situations and/or scenarios

Course materials and curriculum will be provided by the faculty director.

We seek faculty qualified to teach the following courses on a course‑by‑course contract basis:

• COMM 300: Conceptualizing Communication
• COMM 307: Communication in Professional Settings
• COMM 350: Investigating Communication
• COMM 321: Health Communication
• COMM 371: Intercultural Communication
• COMM 445: Rhetorical Theory
• COMM 406: Organizational Communication
• COMM 407: Communicative Perspectives on Interviewing
• COMM 452: Interaction and Gender
• COMM 462: Ethnography
• COMM 482: Communication & Politics
• COMM 485: Communicating Leadership
• COMM 490: Internship
• COMM 492: Persuasion
• COMM 495: Communication Capstone

SDSU Global Campus maintains an open “pool” of applications to be reviewed on an as‑needed basis for candidates whose qualifications closely meet program needs and hiring criteria.

Education and Experience

• M.A. in Communication
• College‑level teaching experience in Communication

Key Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.

• Ph.D. in Communication preferred
• Demonstrated experience in on‑line / web‑based teaching preferred
• Demonstrated experience teaching students from diverse cultural backgrounds preferred

Compensation

The salary range is $6,063 - $10,581 per course.

The hiring salary is commensurate with education and experience.

SDSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment in accordance with California law and federal civil rights laws.

Supplemental Information

Application materials including C.V., letter of interest, and evaluation materials will be reviewed on an as‑needed basis.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and will be required to provide documents that demonstrate identity and authorization to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment; a conditional offer may be rescinded if disqualifying information is uncovered.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Rachael Stalmann at [e-mail].

Advertised: Oct 09 2023 Pacific Daylight Time