"Communication Studies Instructor"

Communication Studies Instructor

Company: South Orange County Community College District

Job Location: Mission Viejo, 92692

Category: Speech and Public Speaking

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $89,797.00 - $126,383.00 Annually

Location: Irvine Valley College - Irvine, CA

Job Type: IVC - Faculty (Full-Time)

Job Number: 202400796

Office, Division, or School: IVC - School of the Arts

Closing Date: 2/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description:

This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track faculty position.

The ideal candidate for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of creating opportunities in Communication Studies for students who have been historically underserved. Irvine Valley College seeks candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who strive to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. In addition, the ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross-disciplinary and cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, and purposeful service to the community. The ideal candidate will embrace the role of an educator who is continually learning anti-racist pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend forensics tournaments at a local, regional, state, and national level.
• Coach speech and debate team students to become "tournament ready" to compete in oral interpretation of literature, platform speaking, limited preparation events, and/or debate.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions in support of student success.
• Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved.
• Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division/school, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities.
• Engage in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.
• Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.
• Maintain formal office hours; stay current on information as discussed in department and division/school meetings.
• Provide an average of one (1) hour per week of college service that supports the division/school, college and/or District goals through active participation in one or more of the following categories: committee work on the department, division/school, college, and/or district level; non-classroom college, district, or community activities; department/division/school activities, events, or meetings; student club advisor activities or events.
• Remain current in your discipline, of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications, Artificial Intelligence) as necessary to assist and support student success.
• Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including comply with the applicable Course Outline of Record(s) (COR); respond to and evaluate student work regularly and consistently, inform students on a timely basis of their progress in the course throughout the term; and respond to student academic concerns, as appropriate, in a timely manner. Comply with district, college, and division/school policies in the performance of duties.
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Regular and consistent performance of the requirements of your position.
• Teach Communication Studies and related courses to a diverse student population.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must meet one of the following qualifications under (A) through (C):

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

OR

B. Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in drama/ theater arts, mass communication or English

OR

C. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of (A) and/or (B) above. Candidates making an application based on equivalency must submit a Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination in addition to all other required materials.

AND

2. Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within an educational environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in alternative pedagogical approaches and dynamic collaborative involvement as a department.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching forensics; attending tournaments; hosting, directing, and tabulating forensics tournaments; and being an active member in the forensics community on a regional, state, and/or national level in debate events, oral interpretation of literature, platform speaking, and limited preparation events.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in one or more of the following areas: Public Speaking, Argumentation & Debate, Persuasion, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Forensics, Small Group Communication, Gender Communication, Rhetoric, Performance Studies, and other related Communication disciplines.

Application Procedure:

To be considered a candidate for this position, the following materials must be electronically uploaded:

• Completed South Orange County Community College District online application including education and experience.
• Cover letter.
• Current resume and/or curriculum vitae.
• Academic transcripts of all college level coursework showing date degree awarded from an accredited institution.

You will also be required to answer the following question:

Please list all forensics tournaments you have participated in, and in what capacity, starting with the most recent.

How has your professional background and experience prepared you to be an effective instructor at a college that is committed to equity, values diversity, and expects inclusion?

Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

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