Instructor, Communications Studies

Foothill-DeAnza Community College District

Instructor, Communications Studies

HR EMPLOYMENT/CAREERS
Initial Review Date: 5/13/22*

*This position will become Open Until Filled after the initial Review Date. Any complete applications received while the position is Open Until Filled will be reviewed by the hiring committee only upon committee request.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Instructor, Communications Studies, De Anza College.

Foothill - De Anza Community College District Mission Statement:

The mission of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District is student success. We are driven by an equity agenda and guided by core values of excellence, inclusion, and sustainability. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. We are committed to providing an accessible, quality undergraduate education dedicated to developing a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California.

De Anza College Mission Statement:

De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.
De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college's Institutional Core Competencies:

Communication and expression
Information literacy
Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility
Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental awareness
Critical thinking

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

The Communication Studies Department offers courses in public speaking, intercultural communication, argumentation and rhetorical analysis, critical reasoning in groups, interpersonal communication, and organizational communication. Our program offers an Associate's Degree, Associate's Degree for Transfer, and Certificate of Achievement. Our courses allow students freedom within the curriculum to meet a variety of needs and goals including general education courses and requirements in a variety of major and certificate programs.

Growth opportunities for the department include development of courses in facilitation, gender communication, performance studies, oral interpretation of literature, and others.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

Teach all of our core courses through the praxis of equity, social justice, and multicultural education in ways relevant to the discipline of communication studies. Develop and integrate curricula with a commitment to making interdisciplinary connections. Help the college meet its commitment to information literacy as well as global, cultural, social, and environmental awareness.

Assist the growth of students through preparation of course materials; effective student-centered teaching methodologies; cultural sensitivity; informed critical feedback on assignments, exams, presentations; and regular conference hours. Develop and assess program level and student learning outcomes. Collaborate with colleagues to develop state-of-the-art approaches to communication pedagogy and to develop curricula and new programs in our discipline.

Standard duties expected of all faculty include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, service on district and/or college committees, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor. Instructors also have the opportunity to participate in campus extra-curricular activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience teaching the core courses such as Public Speaking, Fundamentals of Oral Communication, or Argumentation, and/or other undergraduate communication courses.
Recent and relevant teaching experience at the secondary or college level.
Experience and/or education in integrating instructional technology and pedagogy in a variety of formats, including face to face, hybrid, and online.
Demonstrated commitment to culturally inclusive pedagogy and practices for students from historically underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.
Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with a diverse division/team in an innovative environment.
Knowledge of curriculum design/development and assessment of student learning outcomes.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and community engagement.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

Indoor, office environment.

Physical Abilities:

(Applicants should perform these physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations)

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Vision sufficient to read various materials.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.
Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

APPLICATION PACKET:

A District on-line application to be completed at http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/ *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
A cover letter detailing your background and experience, skills, and abilities as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

If you wish to request equivalency for this position (if you believe you do not otherwise meet minimum qualifications via educational degree attainment as specified), you may submit the Request for Equivalency form. This form will need to be submitted with your application packet. You may either scan a hard copy of this form with your application packet or submit it as a Word document with your application packet. http://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/Equivalency.pdf

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application packet. Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be accepted. For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date. You may also visit our

Internal Number: 2961307

About Foothill-DeAnza Community College District

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Foothill-De Anza serves the communities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Stanford, Sunnyvale, and portions of San Jose.For more than 50 years, Foothill-De Anza has demonstrated excellence and innovation in academic programs and student services. As one of the largest community college districts in the United States, Foothill-De Anza provides credit classes for about 64,000 students a year. The colleges are active members of the League for Innovation in the Community College, a national consortium of leading two-year institutions.

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