Part-Time Communication Studies (Speech Communication) Instructor (Pool)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned from the regular Speech Department curriculum
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours
• Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies
• Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs

Job Requirements

• Master's or higher 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 or higher in drama/ theater arts, mass communication, or English
• OR the equivalent (see below)
• Knowledge Of Successful teaching techniques in interpersonal communication and/or public speaking that engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills
• Methods for ensuring consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress
• Multimedia and computer-based technology appropriate to the speech discipline

Additional Information

• Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.
• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Benefits

• Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities. Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.