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Adjunct Instructor Journalism
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Position Number: 5793412
Location: San Pablo, CA
Position Type: Communications - Journalism

Adjunct Instructor Journalism

Posting Number: F01182
Location: Contra Costa College
Salary:

Description of Position:
The Contra Costa Community College is seeking a part-time/adjunct faculty in Journalism. Possible in-person courses to teach would be: JRNAL 130: Mass Communication or JRNAL 120: Newswriting and ReportingThe instructor in this position would teach in-person college journalism courses at local high schools (West Contra Costa County and Vallejo) as part of our dual enrollment program bringing college courses to high school students.The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Inquiries:
Annie Sciacca - Co-Chair, Communication Studies and Journalismasciacca@contracosta.edu

Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: C3003-Speech

Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

EDUCATION Master's in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalismORBachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in English, history, communication, literature, composition, comparative literature, any social science, business, business administration, marketing, graphics or photographyOR the equivalent

If you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Master's Degree Discipline Equivalency form in the application packet.

Desirable Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals. Experience teaching journalism.

Job Open Date: 11/07/2024
Job Close Date: 1/15/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: January 26, 2025
# of Months: 5

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11014

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.