Inside Higher Ed · 9 hours ago
Instructor of Communication Studies, Full-Time Tenure Track - School of Art, Performance and th...
Modesto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$76K/yr - $142K/yrInside Higher Ed is seeking an Instructor of Communication Studies for Modesto Junior College. The role involves teaching lower division college courses in Communication Studies, recruiting for the Speech and Debate Team, and engaging in departmental activities to advance equitable student learning.
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Responsibilities
Teaching lower division college courses in Communication Studies courses, including Public Speaking, Introduction to Human Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Argumentation and/or Introduction to Debate
Recruiting for the Speech and Debate Team, Sigma Chi Eta honors society, and for the Communication Studies major
Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines
Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements
Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress
Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines
Attending department, division, and college-wide meetings on a regular basis
Posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement
Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity
Collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review
Engaging in department program improvement initiatives
Participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide, especially connected to closing disproportionate impact gaps and improving completion goals
Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles
Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
Engaging in the college’s participatory governance processes
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
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
Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population
Preferred
Education and/or experience in teaching in a variety of Communication Studies courses, with emphasis on oral communication, argumentation, debate, ethics in communication, group communication, organizational communication, forensics, and storytelling at the community college level
Current knowledge of the Communication Studies discipline as well as emerging trends, research, and pedagogy
Established record of, or potential for, coaching and providing leadership for an intercollegiate forensics program / speech and debate team, including recruitment, budget and resource management, tournament travel, and co-curricular program development
Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level
Competent in new pedagogies, such as accelerated learning, supplemental instruction, on-line or hybrid teaching, and other pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity
Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes
Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students
Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom
Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Communication Studies, especially as it relates to the relevancy of communication studies in students' lives, interests, and communities
Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the classroom
Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices
Experience teaching in a variety of modalities, such as online (asynchronous and synchronous), hybrid, HyFlex, and in-person
Experience with outreach and recruitment, including but not limited to students, community, and career
Experience teaching classes such as oral interpretation of literature, intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, mass communication, mediated communication, or other areas of specialty in Communication Studies
Experience advising majors and running student organizations or clubs
Knowledge and willingness to utilize Open Educational Resources to open access for students
Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity
Enthusiasm for the learning process
Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues
Capable of instructing using teaching methods that accommodate various student-learning styles
Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives
Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity
Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success
Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively
Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations
Benefits
The District currently pays for a health options for the employee and dependents.
Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid.
Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid.
The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.
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