Communication Studies Professor-Tenure Track

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. 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). ... 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.

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.

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by February 12, 2026, are assured consideration.

A standard application consists of the following:

- Online District Application

- Cover Letter

- Professional Resume

- All Academic Transcripts showing the date degree was awarded/conferred.

For Additional inquiries please contact:

Gina Snow

HR Recruiter

Phone: 760-355-6210

Email: gina.snow@imperial.edu

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/imperialedu/jobs/5168364/communication-studies-professor-tenure-track