Part Time Communications Instructor

Peralta Community College District; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District is seeking qualified part-time faculty to provide high-quality instruction and student support aligned with the District’s mission of advancing equity, student success and academic excellence. Assignments are made on an as-needed basis and may include day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District’s colleges.

Minimum qualifications require a Master’s degree in relevant fields or a BA with an MA in drama/theatre, mass communication or

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s Degree in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication or organizational communication; OR a Bachelor’s in any of the above AND a Master’s in drama/theatre arts, mass communication or English.
• Equivalency option available for those not meeting exact qualifications.
• Applicant must demonstrate diverse background understanding and respect for Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses per approved outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Develop and deliver student-centered instruction using evidence-based practices.
• Create and maintain syllabi, materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance timely and equitably and keep records.
• Submit grades and reports by deadlines.
• Maintain inclusive learning environment for diverse students.

Skills

Master's level requirement

BA + MA in related fields

Equivalency option

Education

Master's in speech/communication fields

BA + MA in drama/theatre/mass comm or English

Equivalency process

Job description

Class Purpose

Peralta Community College District is seeking qualified Part-TimeFaculty members to provide high-quality instruction and studentsupport in accordance with the District's mission of advancingequity, student success, and academic excellence. Part-time facultyare responsible for delivering engaging, inclusive instruction thatpromotes student learning and achievement while supporting thediverse educational goals of the District's students.

Assignments are made on an as-needed basis and may include day,evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of theDistrict's colleges.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved courseoutlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver effective, student-centered instructionusing evidence-based teaching practices.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials,assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and equitable mannerand maintain accurate academic records.
• Submit grades and other required reports by establisheddeadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learningenvironment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respondpromptly to inquiries.
• Utilize the District's learning management system and otherinstructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with District policies, collective bargainingagreements, accreditation standards, and applicable federal andstate regulations.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development,and other college activities as appropriate for part-timefaculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of Master's Degree in speech, speech broadcasting,telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies,speech communication or organizational communication;
  OR
• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in any of the above ANDMaster's degree in drama/ theater arts, mass communication orEnglish.
• OR equivalent
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverseacademic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnicbackgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff andcommunity.

Supplemental Information

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as established bythe California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. Applicantsare required to demonstrate that they meet the minimumqualifications by submitting official or unofficial transcripts andproviding a complete and detailed record of relevant professionalwork experience in their application materials.

The District will review education and work history to determinewhether minimum qualifications are met. Determinations are made inaccordance with Title 5 regulations and District procedures. Official transcripts and additional verification of employmentwill be required upon offer of employment.

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualificationsmust be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of theUnited States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can be found at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635). Transcripts or translations in English still require theevaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

Equivalency

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly mayapply for equivalency. Equivalency determinations are made through a separate review process in accordance with Districtprocedures.

The Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency consideration by submitting the Completed Equivalency Request Form. The form should be submitted to [e-mail] before the application closedate. Be sure to attach detailed evidence, such as unofficial transcripts and/or other certifications that support the equivalency.

Failure to provide all required documents will result inelimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Please note, the District’s preferred method of communication withapplicants is via e‑mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e‑mail address on your application, and check your e‑mailfrequently, including your spam and junk folders.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon: 1) submission of a current TB test clearance; 2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprintclearance; and 4) submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriate California Community College credential. 5) receipt of workverification required to meet minimum qualifications (ifapplicable).