What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct - FY25 Communication Studies Instructor position at Los Angeles Community College District?
Job Title: Adjunct - FY25 Communication Studies Instructor
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States and one of the largest in the world. The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California and spanning a service area of 882 square miles.
Position Overview:
The LACCD is accepting applications for Communication Studies Instructor positions at our colleges for the 2025 Academic School Year. The purpose of this posting is to create a pool of qualified applicants so that when there is an actual opening at a one of our colleges, the college can then begin their review process by reviewing those applicants.
About Us:
The LACCD is seeking dynamic, motivated and diverse candidates for part-time faculty positions to engage and educate our students. Successful candidates will collaborate, communicate and work as professionals with students, staff, faculty and administrators. Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication or organizational communication;
- OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in drama/theater arts, mass communication or English;
- OR the equivalent.
- A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Duties:
The adjunct instructor should be prepared a range of courses within the Communications discipline, promoting engaging and inclusive educational environments that support student learning. The successful candidate will be culturally responsive in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities and ethnicities, socio-economic levels, ages, identities, abilities and educational experiences.
Compensation:
The salary schedule for adjunct instructors begins at $86.85 per standard hour, plus an office hour differential of $20.32 per hour for classroom assignments. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential.
Application Process:
- Letter of interest that describes the applicant's interest in the position and details why the applicant is a good fit for the position;
- Current resume that summarizes how the applicant meets the qualifications of the position;
- Contact information for three (3) professional references;
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts;
Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail or Email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration.
Salary : $20 - $87
