Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty - Communication Studies

Part-time (Adjunct) Faculty – Communication StudiesWest Hills Community College District has a rich history of serving the educational needs of the west side of the San Joaquin Valley for more than 80 years. The district covers nearly 3,500 square miles with colleges in Lemoore and Coalinga, the Firebaugh Center and three child development centers throughout neighboring rural communities, and the Farm of the Future facility at the north end of Coalinga.Current course offerings include introductory courses designed to help students develop a foundational understanding of the discipline as well as the fundamental skills and knowledge to meet their educational and career goals. The successful candidate will exhibit a passion for educating a diverse student population through culturally responsive pedagogy and demonstrate the use of effective practices for engaging students with diverse learning needs, backgrounds, and academic goals. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, and weekend courses plus face to face, online, hybrid classes, and it is dependable on the need of the campus and the course assigned.Essential duties and responsibilities include:Instruct and evaluate students effectively in face to face, hybrid, or online classes.Implement contemporary teaching methods that enhance learning and utilize technology to performing instructional and non-instructional duties including, but not limited to, Canvas or other learning management system(s), other software/computer aided instruction and multi-media (Microsoft Office Suite), and District student information management system(s) (Civitas).Incorporate the use of technology in performing instructional and non-instructional duties including distance education technologies, on-line class delivery, computerized presentations, and Microsoft Office Suite.Teach courses consistent with the approved and adopted by Course Outline of Record.Assess and evaluate class content, materials, and to make changes to address gaps and areas of growth based on student needs.Champion collaborative practices in instruction that lead to an active student-centered environment and close equity and gender gaps.Work with counseling/advising and student services team to support and address student needs.Advise and assist students.Perform all other related duties as assigned.Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:Ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively in the college classroom.Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.Ability and commitment to working with a diverse division/team on implementing highly effective inclusive, culturally responsive practices and participating in dialogue on equity in education.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community organizations.Willingness to examine and re-mediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support students.Education and experience requirements include: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. Requires a valid driver's license. Candidates not meeting the minimum qualifications as stated above may complete an equivalency form to be submitted with the other required material.Required materials include:Cover letterOnline District ApplicationResumeUnofficial transcripts verifying degree(s) received.Equivalency Form (only needed if MQs are not met)West Hills Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or covered veteran's status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Background Check: All our positions require the ability to pass a background and live scan.Benefits offered include:Enrollment into CalSTRS retirement system or Apple retirement systemSick Leave (24 hours of sick leave for the year; July through June)