PART TIME INSTRUCTOR POOL - COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District; California; On-site; USD 98,000 - 119,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional part-time faculty benefits

STRS or PEAR retirement plan

Job summary

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is seeking a part-time instructor in the Languages & Communication department in San Diego County. The role involves teaching, evaluating students, advising, and contributing to curriculum and professional development under the college’s values.

Starting salary range for this adjunct position is $70.84–$86.11 per hour, depending on the salary schedule, with anticipated Spring 2027 start.

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 Master’s in drama/theater arts, mass communication, or English OR The equivalent.
• If applying under an Equivalency, submit Equivalency Determination Form and Equivalency Materials.

Responsibilities

• Under administrative leadership, part-time faculty support the college's vision and values.
• Responsibilities include classroom assignment, student evaluation, curriculum, advising, professional development and assignment-specific needs.

Skills

Debate coaching

Public speaking

Willingness to travel

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 Master’s in drama/theater arts, mass communication, or English

The equivalent

Job description

Transforming lives through learning isn’t just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College Districthonors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, theDistrict is committed toeliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting aculture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

Job Summary

Department: Languages & Communication

FTE: <67%

Work hours: Varies based on assignment

Starting Salary Range: $70.84 - $86.11 (Class II, step 1 to Class VI, step 1) based on the Adjunct, Overload and Substitute Salary Schedule.

Please follow the link for the complete salary schedule included in the job description.

Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2027

Job Description

SUMMARY

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of part time faculty to perform tasks which support advancement of the visions, missions, and values of the colleges and District. Part time faculty have responsibilities in regards to their classroom assignment, evaluation of students, curriculum, student advising, professional development, and any assignment-specific needs.

https://www.gcccd.edu/_resources/docs/human-resources/job-descriptions/F.AFT%20-%20INSTRUCTOR%20PART%20TIME.pdf

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.

NOTE

If you are applying under an Equivalency, you MUST submit additional Equivalency Determination Form. Your Equivalency Materials must be included in order to submit your application.

Faculty Equivalency Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

The Speech and Debate team at Grossmont College is seeking a part-time instructor to assist with coaching both individual events and debate. Our team has a vast history of local, national and international success. Our ideal candidate has prior experience coaching a variety of speaking events, including but not limited to; IPDA debate, parliamentary debate, interpretive events, platform events, and limited preparation events. Additionally, the instructor should be available to travel with the team to tournaments and participate as a competition judge as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Faculty positions may require long periods of standing and walking in a typical classroom setting. Specific conditions may vary by subjects taught.

SALARY SCHEDULE

Adjunct, Overload and Substitute Salary Schedule.

Additional Information

BENEFITS:

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an optional part time faculty benefits program, and membership in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) or the Pension Eligible Alternative Retirement (PEAR) Plan.

Under Federal Law, employers are required to verify that all new employees are eligible for employment in the United States. Prior to appointment to a position, you must present acceptable proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

GCCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX employer.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who require accommodations for completing the application process or interviewing should notify the Human Resources Department by emailing [e-mail].

If you have a degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your coursework evaluated by a professional association.

Official transcripts will be required if you are offered employment.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance. A processing fee plus Live Scan fee will be required.