PT Communication Studies Instructor

Cerritos College; Norwalk (CA); Hybrid; USD 134,371 - 199,779; Part time

Job summary

Cerritos College is seeking a part-time Communication Studies Instructor committed to teaching and supporting a diverse student body. Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses, maintaining student records, and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Communication Studies or a related field and have experience in higher education settings.

Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of diverse backgrounds and be prepared to teach both in-person and remotely. Relevant teaching experience in public speaking and interpersonal communication is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's in speech, communication studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 24 upper-division/graduate-level units in communication studies.
• Understanding of diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach all assigned courses in accordance with approved outlines.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with regulations.
• Keep accurate records of student progress and submit grades on time.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master's in Communication Studies or related field

Bachelor's in Communication or related field

Job description

PT Communication Studies Instructor

Salary: $97.54 - $145.02 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Closing Date: 6/18/2027 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA

Equity and Diversity

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices. In fact, the college encourages applications from all segments of qualified people.

College Profile

Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the United States Department of Education. Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college's district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Enrollment currently averages 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at http://www.cerritos.edu.

Department Profile

The Communication Studies Department offers a wide variety of learning opportunities to meet the needs of a diverse student population.

• Oral Communication
• Humanities
• Critical Thinking and Social Sciences
• Forensics program with a Certificate of Completion and Transfer AA Degree
• Interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, public speaking, organizational communication, small group communication, storytelling, gender communication, argumentation and persuasion, competitive forensics

The department seeks a dynamic, well-rounded individual with motivation, communication, and leadership skills to foster appreciation of communication and support the mission of the department and college.

Job Duties

• Maintain currency with current information, concepts, laws and ideas in their disciplines and with best practices in teaching and learning.
• Check mailbox, voicemail, and e‑mail regularly.
• Complete the checkout form before leaving campus at the end of the academic term.
• Maintain student confidentiality as required by regulation and Board Policy 5040 titled Student Records and Directory Information.
• Teach all assigned classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy.
• Teach all assigned classes for all scheduled minutes. In cases of necessary absence from class, notify the Instructional Dean or designee, or if unavailable, the Office of Academic Affairs in advance and have plans prepared so that a substitute, if assigned, can maintain continuity of course content.
• Teach courses in accordance with the course outlines of record.
• Provide opportunities for students to be aware of their progress.
• Submit a copy of the syllabus for each class to the Division Office.
• Keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress and submit them to appropriate offices by the published deadlines.
• Submit end‑of‑session grades, including supporting documentation, and attendance reports by the published deadlines.
• Submit required information about first‑day, no‑show students by the published deadlines.
• Submit textbook order information by the published deadlines.
  1. Tests and exams must be available to the student without charge.
  2. The text and course pack must be available to students with disabilities.
  3. The publisher must grant read‑only access to designated college staff for purposes of evaluation of course materials.
  4. The text must be downloadable or printable.
• Meet all classes during the final examination period.
• Give final examinations at the scheduled time unless approval to do otherwise is granted by the Office of Academic Affairs or its designee.
• Keep all corrected final examination papers for at least one year following the close of the semester or summer term.
• Maintain a safe learning environment in classrooms, laboratories, and other instructional spaces.
• Allow the instructional manager and/or Instructional Dean, upon request, to review any assignments given during the semester.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication, or organizational communication AND a minimum of 24 upper‑division and/or graduate‑level semester units in communication studies, speech communication, or speech

OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in drama/theater arts, mass communication or English AND a minimum of 24 upper‑division and/or graduate‑level semester units in communication studies, speech communication, or speech OR the equivalent.

Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of the student, community, and employee population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's and/or Doctorate in Communication Studies, Speech, Speech Communication.
• Community college teaching experience or experience teaching at a university.
• Training and/or experience with online modalities (asynchronous, synchronous, hyflex, and/or hybrid).
• Preparation and/or experience teaching communication studies courses such as public speaking, introduction to communication studies, and interpersonal communication.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

Physical requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodations. Requires ambulatory ability to move to various office and classroom‑type locations and to stand, bend, stoop, and reach to set up equipment and provide instruction. Requires sufficient hand‑eye coordination and dexterity to write on a board or type on a computer. Requires sufficient visual acuity to read documents and make presentations. Requires sufficient auditory ability to project voice to a group, hear questions and prompts, and carry on routine conversations. Requires the ability to lift, push, and pull objects of medium weight (less than 30 lbs.) on an occasional basis.

Conditions of Employment

• Assignments are contingent upon sufficient funding and enrollment.
• Class assignments may include mornings, evenings, weekends, or dual enrollment courses.
• The individual who is offered employment shall be required to obtain fingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the State Department of Justice and remit the required fee for processing the fingerprints, produce an original social security card, and submit negative TB test results (must be within the past four years or within the last 60 days if not previously employed in a school district in California) before employment.
• Faculty must be able to teach on‑campus or remotely as assigned.
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of California residency prior to employment.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100‑3109.
• The District does not provide for immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas.

Application Procedure

Application materials must be submitted by the closing date. The District is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to interview due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] as early as possible. While advance notice (ideally at least 72 hours before the scheduled interview) helps ensure we can meet your needs, we will make every effort to accommodate requests made at any time.

Applicants must provide copies of all transcripts verifying all educational degrees and/or coursework required for the position. A foreign transcript must be evaluated by a NACES certified agency. All qualifying educational degrees/training must be from regionally accredited colleges and/or universities.

Selection Procedure

Application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee to determine which applicants' qualifications best suit the needs of the District and the Department. The selection committee will conduct interviews and may include a teaching demonstration to determine which applicants best demonstrate the skill and knowledge required for the position. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list for employment and will be contacted for employment opportunities based on the District's needs.

Required Documents

1. Cover letter
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. Copy of unofficial transcripts (must show all coursework completed and the conferral date of the degree)

EEO Statement

The District ensures 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 national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the aforementioned characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.