Journalism Instructor Pool-Part-Time

North Orange County Community College District; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 17,550 - 19,260; Part time

Job summary

North Orange County Community College District is seeking a part-time Journalism Instructor for their pool. The role involves designing courses and teaching Multimedia Journalism, either in-person or online. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in journalism or communication. Experience in teaching and real-world journalism is desirable. Salary ranges from $1572.67 to $1725.85 per lecture unit. Benefits include health insurance eligibility for teaching six units per semester.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in journalism or communication is required.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or communication plus a Master's in a relevant field is acceptable.
• Teaching credential for California community college is also valid.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach courses with lecture and lab hours.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite and library resources.
• Maintain health insurance eligibility.

Skills

Teaching experience

Real-world journalism

Passion for teaching

Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices

Education

Master’s in journalism or communication

Bachelor’s in journalism or communication AND Master’s in relevant field

Valid California teaching credential

Equivalent qualifications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Journalism Instructor Pool – Part-Time

Position Title: Journalism Instructor Pool – Part-Time

Location: Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA

Classification Title: Instructor, Journalism

Salary Range: $1572.67 – $1725.85 per lecture unit; $1572.67 – $1725.85 per lab parity unit; $1258.16 – $1380.60 per lab unit.

Job Description

We’re seeking instructors to teach the following courses, with the potential for continuing appointments based on need.

• JOUR 210 – Multimedia Journalism – Spring 2026 – in‑person or online. Students learn basic photography, audio, and video production skills and produce multimedia projects following journalism ethics.

Appointment is contingent on class enrollment each semester.

Responsibilities

• Design syllabi and teach courses with lecture and lab hours.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite and college library resources; provide optional paid office hours.
• Maintain health insurance eligibility when teaching at least six units per semester.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalism, OR
• Bachelor’s in journalism or communication AND a Master’s in English, history, communication, literature, composition, comparative literature, a social science, business, marketing, graphics, or photography, OR
• Valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area, OR
• Equivalent qualifications recognized by the district.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Experience in real‑world journalism, radio or broadcasting.
• Passion for teaching community college students.
• Experience applying diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

Contact

Jessica Langlois, Journalism Department Coordinator
[e-mail]
714‑992‑7570

Other Information

Office of Human Resources
1830 W. Romneya Drive
Anaheim, CA 92801
www.nocccd.edu