Part-time Faculty - Communication Studies

Allan Hancock College; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

Allan Hancock College is seeking applicants to develop a pool of qualified part-time faculty for in-person instructional vacancies at the Santa Maria campus and other centers. Assignments may include CCAP classes and courses in Public Speaking and Communication Studies, with flexibility across fall, spring, or summer sessions.

Responsibilities include teaching scheduled classes, maintaining records, and meeting diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Master's in a relevant field or equivalent
• Bachelor's in related field plus Master's in a related area OR the equivalent
• Candidates may submit an equivalency petition with required materials

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
• Stay current in subject matter areas.
• Fulfill responsibilities of part-time faculty.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assignments may include day, evening, or weekend classes.
• Knowledge of Canvas LMS preferred.

Skills

Public Speaking

Communication Studies

Small Group Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Oral Interpretation of Literature

Argumentation and Debate

Intercultural Communication

Education

Master's in speech/speech broadcasting/telecommunications/rhetoric/communication/communication studies/speech communication/organizational communication

Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in drama/theater arts/mass communication/English OR equivalent

Equivalency petition (required for full-time)

Job description

Position Summary

The Communication Studies program at Allan Hancock College is seeking applications to develop a qualified pool of part-time faculty for in-person instructional vacancies. The assignment may include classes at the Santa Maria campus, Lompoc Valley Center, and/or high school locations for College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) classes as needed. Positions may be available during the fall, spring, or summer sessions. The teaching assignment will include one or more courses offered in Public Speaking, Communication Studies, and Small Group Communication. Other courses offered in limited sections, might include Interpersonal Communication, Oral Interpretation of Literature, Argumentation and Debate, Intercultural Communication.

Essential Functions and Qualifications

• 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.
• Assignments may include day, evening, or weekend classes.
• Knowledge of the college's Learning Management System (Canvas) is preferred.
• Evidence sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomical, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and abilities of staff and students.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication or organizational communication

OR

Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in drama/ theater arts, mass communication or English OR the equivalent

OR the equivalent:

Candidates requesting equivalency must submit an application for equivalency along with all other required materials. Equivalency Petition for Full-Time Faculty Positions.pdf

Additional Information

Salary Information:

• Lecture Rate: $56.46 to $86.44 per hour, depending upon education and experience?
• Lab Rate: $49.17 to $75.26 per hour, depending upon education and experience
• Activity Rate: $36.33 to $56.69 per hour, depending upon education and experience

Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.