Part-time Faculty, Speech Communication

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 104,435 - 164,209; Part time

Job summary

Palomar College invites applications for a Part-time Faculty, Speech Communication in the Speech Communication / Forensics / ASL Department.

Open: 07/13/2026; closing: 07/13/2028. Salary: instructional $75.81–$119.20/hour; non-instructional $74.60–$117.69/hour. Benefits include part-time faculty health options and eligibility for CalSTRS or APPLE retirement plans. Apply at Palomar's postings site for full details.

Qualifications

• Master’s in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication, or organizational communication.
• Bachelor’s in any of the above AND a Master’s in drama/theater arts, mass communication or English.
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to 1) or 2); you must complete the Equivalency form if not meeting the specific minimum qualifications.

Education

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

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

Combination of education and experience equivalent to 1) or 2); equivalency process required

Job description

Position

Part‑time Faculty, Speech Communication

Department & Location

Department: Speech Communication / Forensics / ASL Department.

Institution: Palomar College.

Dates

Position open: 07/13/2026, closing date: 07/13/2028.

Salary

Initial hourly placement range (instructional): $75.81 to $119.20. Non‑instructional: $74.60 to $117.69. For salary and placement information, visit www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/classifications/salary/.

Benefits

For information about part‑time faculty health benefits, visit https://www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/benefits-2/ and click on Part‑time Faculty Benefits. Part‑time faculty employees are eligible to elect membership in one of the following retirement plans:

• CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement System)
• APPLE (Accumulation Program for Part‑Time Limited‑Service Employees)

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet one of the following qualifications:

1. A Master’s in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication, or organizational communication.
2. A Bachelor’s in any of the above AND a Master’s in drama/theater arts, mass communication or English.
3. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of qualifications in either 1) or 2) above. You must complete and attach the Application for Equivalency form (www.palomar.edu/hr/equivalency-app/), if you do not possess the specific minimum qualifications as stated above, which includes degrees that have not been awarded at the time of submitting the application.

Only coursework completed at accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications. Coursework and degrees completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an appropriate U.S. credentials evaluation service. For a list of credential evaluation agencies accepted by Palomar College, visit https://www.naces.org/members or http://aice-eval.org/.

Diversity Statement

Palomar College serves over 30,000 students from a variety of backgrounds and we are proud to be a Hispanic‑Serving Institution. Our student body is rich in its diversity. Click here to see a quick overview of our student demographics on our recent Student Fact Sheet.

Palomar College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access and antiracism. We are dedicated to empowering students to succeed and are guided by our core values.

• Access – We make education possible for everyone.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We recognize and respect diversity, seek to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, and strive to address inequities.

All positions require cultural competency which includes the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

To Apply

Visit https://palomar.peopleadmin.com/postings/25309 for full details and required application materials.

About the District

Palomar College, founded in 1946, is a comprehensive, two‑year community college that serves the greater North San Diego County region. Palomar College offers over 200 associate degree and certificate programs to approximately 25,000 full‑time and part‑time students. A favorite in the community among local institutions of higher education, the College is recognized as one of the top 100 Colleges and Universities in the nation for serving Hispanic students. Palomar College is just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean and 30 miles away from all of the exciting cultural activities that San Diego has to offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Palomar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).