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Associate Professor of Communication Studies

Stockton, CA (Main Campus)

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$73K/yr - $135K/yr

San Joaquin Delta Community College District is seeking a full-time tenure track Professor of Communication Studies. The successful candidate will teach various Communication Studies courses and engage with a diverse student population, focusing on equity-minded and culturally-responsive practices.

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Responsibilities

Conduct and organize classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines

Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives and student learning outcomes

Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students to appropriate campus-support services

Participate in the evaluation of course offerings, including the revision of course descriptions and course outlines that reflect a culturally-responsive pedagogy

Select textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that support the learning environment and are reflective of the college's mission of equity-minded education

Maintain currency in your field

Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress, and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration

Report to management any condition that might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public

Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Delta Community College District policies and procedures

Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, and campus-wide committees as part of the shared-governance process and service area needs of the District

Maintain office hours for students and participate in additional service hours/activities that benefit the student, college, or community

Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester/year

Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, curriculum modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes

Work collaboratively with the college to promote student equity and success

Provide guidance and direction to Student Workers, as needed

Perform other necessary duties as specified in the faculty contract and outlined in Board Policy

Participate in department meetings regularly and lead and plan events in the department, such as the intramural tournament

Qualification

Master’s in CommunicationTeaching ExperienceCulturally-Responsive PracticesInnovative Teaching TechniquesDiverse PopulationsSensitivity to DiversityAdaptability in TeachingCoaching Forensics TeamOnline Instructional Strategies

Required

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

Preferred

Demonstrated sensitivity to race, ethnicity, color, religious creed, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law

Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different student abilities, learning styles, cultures, and groups mentioned above

Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings, including but not limited to online, dual enrollment, and large lectures. A willingness to develop and utilize instructional materials, including lectures and labs for multiple modalities

Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques (lecture and labs) and equipment such as multimedia hardware, current applications, learning management systems, and online instructional strategies

Demonstrated experience in coaching and leading a competitive forensics team at the collegiate level

Applicants without all of the desired qualifications are also encouraged to apply