Communication Arts Instructor; Part-Time Faculty Pool Fresno City College

Communication Arts Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool)

Fresno City College is seeking a part‑time instructor to teach Communication Arts courses. The successful candidate will demonstrate equity‑minded leadership and a commitment to student success for a diverse student population.

• Teach a part‑time schedule of Communication Arts courses as assigned.
• Use a variety of pedagogies and integrate a wide range of instructional delivery systems, including innovative and creative uses of technology for face‑to‑face, online, and/or hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Use effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter and adhere to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record.
• Evaluate student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives.
• Provide course syllabi to students.
• Maintain classroom records in accordance with District Policy.
• Turn in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed.
• Fulfill all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to equity‑minded practice within the classroom.
• Master’s degree in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication, organizational communication, or
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the above and Master’s in drama/theater arts, mass communication, or English, or
• A valid California Community College Credential, or
• Equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility.
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion shape participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Related work and professional experience.
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities.
• Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth, and the ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities.
• Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross‑cultural communication with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with, and sensitivity to under‑prepared and high‑need students at the community college.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success.
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers and other technologies utilized in providing high‑quality instruction and support to students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials.
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

• Newly hired part‑time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Schedule.
• All salary classification placements will be based on education and experience (where applicable) as outlined in the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Classifications.
• Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

The selection and hiring process for part‑time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. Should there be an interest in your application, the hiring department will contact you directly with any…