Journalism Instructor Pool-Part-Time

North Orange County Community College District; Cypress (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

North Orange County Community College District is seeking a part-time Journalism Instructor to teach in various formats, including online and hybrid. The role involves preparing materials, delivering engaging lectures, and assessing student performance.

The ideal candidate must hold at least a Master's degree in journalism or a related field and should demonstrate a commitment to diversity. This position supports the diverse backgrounds of community-college students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in journalism or communication with specialization.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communication plus Master's in relevant field.
• Valid California teaching credential or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach journalism courses in lecture and lab settings.
• Prepare course materials and deliver lectures.
• Assess student work and provide feedback.

Skills

Teaching journalism courses

Developing syllabi and assignments

Using online/hybrid platforms

Providing timely feedback

Education

Master’s degree in journalism or communication

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communication plus Master's in related field

Job description

Journalism Instructor Pool – Part‑Time

Part‑time teaching assignments for journalism at North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD). Faculty are called to teach from a pool when there is a need for lecture or lab instruction in journalism.

Job Description

May be asked to teach days, evenings, hybrid/online, and the dual enrollment program. Online or hybrid instruction requires additional campus‑based training. Duties include preparing course materials, delivering lectures, assessing student work, and maintaining a supportive learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Teach journalism courses in lecture and lab settings.
• Develop syllabi, assignments, and assessments that meet department standards.
• Use online/hybrid platforms and provide campus‑based training when required.
• Maintain accurate records and provide timely feedback to students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalism, or
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communication, plus
• Master’s degree in English, history, communication, literature, composition, comparative literature, social science, business, marketing, graphics, or photography.
• Valid California teaching credential for community college in the appropriate subject area, or equivalent experience as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity: knowledge of and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of community‑college students, faculty, and staff.

Desirable Qualifications

• Success in teaching arts students from underrepresented, non‑traditional, multilingual, or learning‑disability populations.

Non‑Discrimination Statement

The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes.