"Communication Studies Instructor"

Communication Studies Instructor

Salary: $66,812.56 - $89,535.23 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Job Number: 2526-00028

Closing: 1/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Rocklin, CA

Division: Instruction Office

Description

Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, to develop curriculum, provide lecture and laboratory instruction, evaluate performance of students engaged in the study of communication and other related courses, and perform other related work as required.

Examples Of Functions and Tasks

Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum... [full text abbreviated for brevity, but include key sections]

Lecture/ Laboratory Preparation - ESSENTIAL: ...

Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: ...

Shared Governance Participation - ESSENTIAL: ...

Ancillary Student Services - ESSENTIAL: ...

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

CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook

Knowledge of:

ESSENTIAL: Communication studies, with a specialization performance, cultural studies, mediated communication and/or media; current directions in teaching practices, methods, and techniques as well as critical theory and research.

Ability to:

ESSENTIAL: Lecture in front of large groups of students; explain communication concepts in a clear, logical and concise fashion; ...

Physical Suitability Requirements:

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Supplemental Information

WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges...

COMPENSATION

Placement on the District's Faculty Salary Schedule ...

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position:
1. Employment Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
4. Teaching Philosophy Statement responding to specific prompts.