JOURNALISM: Adjunct / Substitute Instructor POOL (college credit)

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Sdccdjobs is seeking part-time/temporary faculty members in San Diego, California. These positions offer flexible hours and involve assisting students from diverse backgrounds in achieving their educational goals across various subjects, including Journalism and Communication.

Qualified candidates will possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, along with a California Community College Instructor Credential. This role requires proven teaching abilities and a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with a Master's in relevant fields.
• Possession of a valid California Community College Instructor Credential.
• Experience in teaching and maintaining professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction according to established curriculum.
• Maintain accurate records and ethical standards.
• Create an engaging teaching environment.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Journalism or Communication

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communication

Job description

Part‑time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community‑college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs. These positions are as‑needed and applicants should live within commuting distance to San Diego. Assignments may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and/or off‑campus classes.

Major Responsibilities

• Primary duties of adjunct faculty members are related to curriculum and teaching; the assignment is divided between lecture and lab classes as determined by the department. Adjunct instructional faculty are required to be available to students outside of class.
• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Provide quality instruction, create and maintain an environment which emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Journalism or Communication with a specialization in Journalism, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communication with a specialization in Journalism AND a Master’s degree in English history, Communication, Literature, Composition, Comparative Literature, any social science, Business, Business Administration, Marketing, Graphics, or Photography (both degrees from a regionally accredited institution).
• Possession of a California Community College Instructor Credential (valid for life) in Communication Services and Related Technologies, including Printing, or
• Equivalency (foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute; a copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your application).

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community‑college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Conditions of Employment

• Submit official college transcripts (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position).
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (renew every 4 years thereafter).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.