El Camino College
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Job Detail
Job Title:Part-Time Faculty - JournalismReq:A2324-058Location:ECC CampusDivision:HumanitiesPosition Type:Part time InstructorPosting Close Date:07/08/2024
Job DescriptionThe El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions in the following subject area for the 2024 fall semester:
MASS COMMUNICATION, REPORTING, AND/OR PHOTOJOURNALISM
Faculty job responsibilities include the development/review of curriculum and assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.
Course assignments may include entry-level and advanced news writing and reporting, mass media and society, basic and advanced photojournalism and other media storytelling and design, and/or student media advising and recruiting. Some assignments may include dual-enrollment courses offered offsite on high school campuses.
Required QualificationsMaster's degree in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalism; OR
Bachelor's degree in either of the above AND Master's in English, history, communication, literature, composition, comparative literature, any social sciences, business, business administration, marketing, graphics, or photography; OR
The equivalent - Bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years of work experience in the discipline equivalent to the degree; Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete the Request For Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR
Valid California community college instructor credential in appropriate subject; AND
Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of college students, and of individuals with disabilities.
Desired QualificationsCommunity college-level teaching experience in news writing and reporting, as well as in mass media and society.
Professional experience in news and/or sports writing, copyediting, and an emphasis on photojournalism experience.
Online Teaching Certification (highly desirable)
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, JULY 8, 2024 AT 3:00 P.M.
SalaryPart-time faculty are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate $105.27 - $134.39 (lecture), $79.79 - $101.83 (lab), per hour depending on education and experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Part-time teaching assignment(s) for the 2024 fall semester, beginning August, 2024. A teaching demonstration may be required during the interview process. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing date:
Online application: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic
Cover Letter Describing How Applicant Meets The Qualifications.Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
Pertinent transcripts (PDF format only) as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document.
Evidence of a valid community college credential if applicant holds one.
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.
If you need assistance, you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by email at hr@elcamino.edu.
Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m. PST (pacific standard time).
For Further Inquiries Or Application Material Submission Questions, ContactEl Camino College
HR Service Partner
Pamela D. Jones
310-660-3593, Ext. 3478
pjones@elcamino.edu
16007 Crenshaw Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90506
JEANNE CLERY ACT COMPLIANT
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report, and all required statistical data. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the previous disability three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.
EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.
Master's degree in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalism; OR Bachelor's degree in either of the above AND Master's in English, history, communication, literature, composition, comparative literature, any social sciences, business, business administration, marketing, graphics, or photography; OR The equivalent - Bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years of work experience in the discipline equivalent to the degree; Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete the Request For Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR Valid California community college instructor credential in appropriate subject; AND Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of college students, and of individuals with disabilities.