Journalism Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Reedley College

State Center Community College; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time Journalism Instructor for their faculty pool. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to equity-minded practices and have a master's degree in journalism or communication. Responsibilities include teaching various Journalism courses using innovative instructional methods. This position promotes engagement with a diverse student population and offers flexible teaching formats.

Qualifications

• Master’s in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalism.
• Accounts for diverse backgrounds of community college students.
• Commitment to equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach Journalism courses as assigned.
• Use varying instructional delivery systems including online and hybrid formats.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records.
• Maintain course syllabi and align with course outlines of record.
• Evaluate student progress through tests, exams, assignments, and oral responses.

Skills

Diversity and equity awareness

Effective communication

Collaborative skills

Education

Master's in journalism or communication

Bachelor's in journalism and Master's in English or related fields

Valid California Community College Credential

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Journalism Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Reedley College

Continuous Recruitment
This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.

Overview

Reedley College invites applications for a part-time Journalism Instructor pool. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps. Reedley College values an equity-minded approach and a diverse student population.

An equity-minded individual is a person who:

• Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
• Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
• Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference;
• Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments; and
• Strategically builds support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities.

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Reedley College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution committed to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a part-time schedule of Journalism courses as assigned;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and instructional delivery systems including technology for face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff;
• Using effective teaching methods aligned with the approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests, exams, written assignments, oral responses, etc., in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
• Fulfilling duties as required by Administrative Regulation 7122;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students and a commitment to equity-minded practice within the classroom. and

• Master’s in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalism; or
• Bachelor’s in either of the above and Master’s in English, history, communication, literature, composition, comparative literature, any social science, business, business administration, marketing, graphics or photography; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• Equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Note: If the degrees posted on transcripts do not match exactly, you must petition for equivalency.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into responsibilities;
• Experience with racially minoritized students and understanding of historical exclusion in higher education;
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional practices to engage minoritized students;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience with students from diverse cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including students with disabilities;
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and success;
• Proficiency with technology used to provide high-quality instruction and student support;
• Strong communication with students and staff; knowledge of current assessment methods; understanding of the community college mission and goals.

Additional Information

Continuous Recruitment
This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.

About the College
Reedley College is located in the Central San Joaquin Valley of California in Reedley. It offers multiple programs and operates as part of the State Center Community College District. Reedley College is committed to Guided Pathways and equity-minded programs and services.

Required fields are indicated in the application.

• Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s))
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Certificates
• Licenses
• List of Professional References
• Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation)
• Additional Documents
• Letters of Recommendation

EEO Notice: State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. This is an ongoing pool; start dates may vary, and applications remain on file for 18 months. If not interviewed/selected within 18 months, a new application is required.