Part-Time Communication Studies Instructor (Pool

Overview

Part‑time Associate Faculty Pool (Associate Instructor). Teaching assignments in lecture‑discussion courses, day, evening, Saturday or online/distance; scheduled in Spring, Summer or Fall semesters.

Work location:

Mission College, Santa Clara, CA.

• Provide instruction for assigned courses, including preparing for in‑class or online/distance education activities, evaluating student work, consulting with students, and maintaining subject currency.
• Maintain accurate class and other records; submit attendance rosters and grade reports on time.
• Follow course outlines filed in instruction offices.
• Maintain office hours (.5 hour per week per section).
• Observe, support, and enforce district and college regulations, policies, and programs.
• Provide students with a written syllabus at course start, per the Faculty Handbook.
• Refer students to appropriate college services for counseling, etc.
• Assist students with advice on successful achievement in the area of expertise.
• Work cooperatively within the college community; foster an environment that protects academic freedom.
• Foster a positive working environment free from harassment, prejudice, and bias.
• Demonstrate respect for the dignity of each individual.

• Education:
  
  one of the following:
  Master’s degree in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication, or organizational communication; OR Bachelor’s degree in one of the above plus a Master’s degree in drama/theater arts, mass communication, or English; OR a valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Communication Studies; OR equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Not applicable.

Salary based on a percentage of workload, up to 67% of a full‑time load. Initial hiring salary range $36,191–$52,297 per semester, prorated based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including:

• A completed online West Valley‑Mission Community College District application;
• Resume;
• Unofficial copies of transcripts;
• District Equivalency Application, if applicable;
• Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.

All application sections, including Education and Work History, must be completed fully. Supervisor(s) contact information is required. Incomplete or unrequested materials will not be considered.

Applicants whose degrees do not match the discipline(s) stated in the minimum qualifications must submit a District Equivalency Application with detailed evidence of academic preparation or experience. The equivalency application is optional unless the degree does not match the required discipline.

• Applications screened by relevant department representatives on an as‑needed basis.
• Qualified applicants will be contacted for interview. Travel expenses for interview are the applicant’s responsibility.
• Applications remain in the online system for one year before candidates can resubmit.
• Application materials remain the property of the District.
• The District may investigate past employment records of applicants.
• Upon hire, successful candidate must provide required documents proving identity and authorization to work in the U.S. The district does not sponsor visas.

West Valley‑Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

Posting Number: FY15/16-022

POOL. Open Date: 05/20/2025. Open Until Filled:
Yes.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

• Additional Transcripts
• Other Related Licenses or Certificates
• Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 1
• Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 2