Part-Time Faculty - Communications Prison Program Continuous Applicant Pool

Imperial Valley College; California (MO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

Imperial Valley College is seeking a part-time faculty member to teach Communications in the Prison Program. Candidates will instruct in alignment with approved curricula, manage class activities, and document teaching outcomes while advising students.

The position emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional conduct within a correctional education setting. The role requires holding a Master’s in relevant fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Master’s in speech, speech broadcasting, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication or organizational communication.
• Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in drama/theater arts, mass communication or English.
• Equivalent education or experience as described by the applicant.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with Imperial Valley College curriculum and course outlines; assign based on needs of the college.
• Manage class preparation, student evaluation, syllabi, and learning outcomes; ensure coverage of duties.
• Maintain accurate records (grades, syllabi, attendance) by published deadlines.
• Uphold professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the position.
• Advise students on academic matters.
• Maintain competency in the field.

Education

Master’s in speech, speech broadcasting, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication or organizational communication

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

Equivalent

Job description

Part-Time Faculty - Communications Prison Program Continuous Applicant Pool

Salary: $75.00 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: PTF-COMMSPP

Closing: Continuous

Location: California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (Calipatria & Centinela Locations), CA

Division: Arts & Letters/Learning Services

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Under the direction of the appropriate Dean, this position is a part-time temporary instructional faculty assignment. This role is best suited for an exceptionally motivated candidate who demonstrates genuine interest in engaging with a diverse student body and possesses a deep-seated passion for fostering academic growth and knowledge. Your commitment to creating an environment that actively promotes diversity and inclusion will be a fundamental cornerstone in this role. This position provides a unique chance to leave a lasting impact on our diverse academic community.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Provide instruction in accordance with approved Imperial Valley College curriculum and established course outlines and as assigned based on the needs of the college. E
• Assignments are based upon availability of classes, seniority, and qualifications not limited to conducting classes, class preparation, student evaluation, course syllabus, assessing and evaluating student learning outcomes, and other related duties. E
• Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (i.e., grades, syllabi, attendance reports). E
• Responsibilities also include maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position. E
• Advise students on academic matters. E
• Maintain competency in the field. E

Minimum Qualifications

An applicant may qualify for this position by having education and experience equivalent to the listed degrees. To be considered for equivalency, the candidate must submit college transcripts and a complete description of work experience with his/her application.

• Master's in speech, speech broadcasting, 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.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (AB 1725, 87360a).

Supplemental Information

For all Faculty (Full-Time & Part-Time) positions: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications requirements, you MUST fill out the equivalency form and submit with your application packet! Failure to do so, may result in a disqualification of your application. It is the applicants' responsibility! You can find the equivalency form here (Download PDF reader).

EEO Information

Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

The Imperial Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will implement a comprehensive program to put those principles into practice. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, political or organizational affiliation, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will strive to achieve a workforce that is welcoming to men, women, persons with disabilities and individuals from all ethnic and other groups to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment. Such an environment fosters cooperation, acceptance, democracy and free expression of ideas.