Communication Studies Professor- Fulltime Temporary (1 Semester)

Communication Studies Professor- Fulltime Temporary (1 Semester)

Salary

$6,738.92 - $13,580.58 Monthly

Location

380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty-Temporary

Job Number

26-110

Division

Arts & Letters/Learning Services

Opening Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
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Representative Duties

THE POSITION

Full time faculty, 177 days, temporary as a community college Communication Studies Professor. The teaching assignment will include regular assignment to Communication Studies courses, traditional classroom environment, and/or online, primarily at the main campus in Imperial. The college also offers courses in dual enrollment at local high schools and at local correctional facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Communication Studies.
• Demonstrate versatility in instructional methodology and technology and the ability to serve diverse student populations
• Plan, develop, and implement course curricula including curricula to be delivered via distance learning.
• Update course materials and course outlines of record.
• Develop, maintain, and assess student learning outcomes.
• Maintain a current syllabus and provide current course orientation materials for each assigned course.
• Keep current and accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and scholastic progress.
• Post and maintain scheduled office hours.
• Attend and actively contribute to meetings or activities pertinent to faculty responsibilities or assignments including but not limited to department meetings, advisory committee meetings, and academic senate.
• Participate in recruiting and articulation activities with local schools, other community colleges, and four-year colleges.
• Use media aids, the library, and other resources as appropriate.
• Maintain currency in subject matter and developments in the field.
• Communicate with students and staff in a professional manner.
• Be familiar with and observe the Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement and applicable IVC Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication or organizational communication

OR

Bachelor's in any of the above

AND

Master's in drama/ theater arts, mass communication or English

OR

the equivalent

An applicant may qualify for this position by having education and experience equivalent to the listed degrees. To be considered for equivalency, the candidate must submit college transcripts and a complete description of work experience with his/her application.

EQUIVALENCY: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications requirements, you must fill out the equivalency form and submit with your application packet. Failure to do so, may result in a disqualification of your application. It is the applicants responsibility to submit the completed equivalency form.

Equivalency Form

IMPORTANT: To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts(transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS:

Candidates who are applying for faculty and/or academic administrator positions and are submitting foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation from a NACES member organization. Please attach the documents to your online application.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Communication Studies and other related areas.
• Be or become certified to develop and teach courses online using Canvas.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching online classes.
• Experience in developing new courses and laboratory applications.
• Experience with or interest in teaching using distance learning instructional technologies.
• Commitment to maintain currency in the discipline, including use of advanced technology required in the discipline.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with community support groups, college committees, and other campus organizations and to be involved in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• An understanding of the advantages and challenges for developing a quality program in geography at a rural community college.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Enthusiasm for working with students having a wide range of skills, motivation, and academic or occupational goals.
• Ability to deliver instruction using strategies designed for diverse learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to design goals and assess learning outcomes.

Supplemental Information

Initial salary placement is depending upon education and experience, not to exceed step 6 of the column placement. Please click here to view the 177-day salary schedule.

IMPORTANT:

• First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by July 14, 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
• All application communications, including interview invitations, are sent through our applicant tracking system (NeoEd). Applicants are responsible for regularly monitoring their NeoEd account and ensuring that their contact information (including email address and phone number) is accurate and up to date. Failure to respond to interview invitations or other time-sensitive communications within the specified timeframe may result in removal from further consideration for the position. Due to the volume of applications received, candidates who do not respond may be considered withdrawn (no-show), and interview opportunities may be extended to other qualified applicants.

For Additional inquiries please contact:

Gina Snow

HR Recruiter

Phone: 760-355-6210

Email: gina.snow@imperial.edu

EEO Information

Imperial Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

Employer/employee paid medical coverage options, dental, vision, and life insurance. For additional information, click here.

Earned annual sick leave.

Earned annual vacation leave for classified and confidential classified employees.

Enrollment in a California Retirement System.

01

Are you requesting equivalency? If so, please fill out the Equivalency Form located in the Supplemental Information and attach to application.

• Yes
• No

02

Please answer the following questions specifically and completely. These supplemental questions will be used with other application materials to screen applicants for interview. Applicants should submit at least one well-developed paragraph for each of the supplemental questions. Answers should be thoughtful, substantive, carefully edited and may be much longer than one paragraph. If your response exceeds the maximum 600 character limit, you may continue your response by attaching an additional typed document. Please make sure to identify the questions by number. I have read and understand the above statements.

• Yes
• No

03

Describe how you would promote multicultural awareness, understanding, and equity practices in the delivery of instruction to a diverse student population.

04

Supplemental Question A: What in your background and experience make you particularly well suited for this position at Imperial Valley College?

05

Supplemental Question B: How do you define Diversity? Please share an example of how your personal and professional experience have informed your perspective on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). How do you plan to integrate DEIA in your position?

06

Supplemental Question C: Discuss your experience working with diverse populations. How do you encourage and empower individuals from all backgrounds and abilities to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals? Please provide examples to help us better understand.

Required Question

Employer Imperial Valley College

Address 380 E. Aten Rd.

Imperial, California, 92251

Phone (760) 355-6210

Website http://imperial.edu/faculty-and-staff/human-resources/