Full Time Mass Communication Film and Electronic Media Instructor

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7,471.29 to 11,097.09 USD Per Month
Posted:
02/20/2022
Category:
Radio, Television, and Film
Salary:
$7,471.29 - $11,097.09 Monthly
Location:
Pasadena, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time Faculty
Department:
Instruction
Job Number:
01729
Closing:
3/18/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Probationary Period:
Tenure-Track (Four Years)
Salary Schedule/Range:
Contract Monthly Faculty
Work Shift:
Thirty-four (34) hours per week consisting of a combination of in-class teaching and preparation for teaching plus five and one half (5.5) hours of additional time for student conferences; and five and one half (5.5) hours for professional growth and development, College governance and other professional responsibilities for a total of 45.5 hours/week for each of two 16-week semesters.
As a condition of employment, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated by the date of employment.
At **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (PCC) we celebrate and respect racial, social, economic, academic and cultural diversity including students with different ability statuses.  PCC is hiring a full-time, tenure-track, student-centered Mass Communication, Media, and Electronic Media Instructor commencing with the 2022-2023 academic year.   We seek candidates with experience, teaching, and/or service  to advance anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and justice in Speech Communication.
We welcome candidates whose experiences have facilitated their understanding of traditionally underrepresented racial minority communities. 
Faculty are expected to have an inclusive stance on mentoring and engagement that incorporates working with historically marginalized populations. 
PCC is looking for candidates who have the desire and ability to create a welcoming classroom culture that positively engages and impacts our racially and socially diverse student population.  PCC is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the College's mission, vision, and core values.
We are committed to achieving equally high outcomes for all students.  Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students, regardless of background and level of preparation, achieve their educational goals. PCC is a designated Hispanic-serving institution that takes great responsibility in serving our Latinx students while also supporting Black, Asian American and Pacific Islander and Indigenous Students towards their educational attainment and economic well-being.  **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. prides itself on faculty contributions through active participation in college-wide governance and the decision-making process.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MASS COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTOR:
Teach classes in Mass Communications and Television, Video, and Radio programs, with emphasis in the fields of Film Studies, Television Studies, and Mass Media
Participate in the evaluation, revision, and development of the curriculum
Participate in division and college governance activities through committee service and/or other appropriate activities
Undertake the professional responsibilities of a regular faculty member
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Successful completion of livescan clearance and TB screening.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination. 
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per government codes 3100-3109.
Meeting applicable eligibility requirements under CalPERS or CalSTRS if you are a current or former member.
Board of Trustees approval.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Radio, Television, Film, Mass Communication, or Journalism
OR
Bachelor's degree in any of the above
AND
a Master's degree in drama/theater arts, communication, communication studies, business, telecommunications, or English,
OR
A valid California Community College Instructor Credential
OR
The equivalent
Degree must be shown as conferred on transcript. Some degrees may require equivalency. When equivalency is requested, the file will be reviewed by PCC's Equivalency Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide ample documentation to support equivalent qualifications.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Two or more years' experience teaching ­­­­­­­­
mass communications, film studies, or television/video/radio courses at the community college level to a diverse student body, the majority of which are traditionally underrepresented in the field
Two or more years' experience in a professional field related to the above disciplines
Experience in using student-centered and innovative pedagogies to teach and motivate students at all levels of college-readiness
Up-to-date experience and/or training in online instruction and knowledge of best practices in distance education
Demonstrated awareness and/or implementation of effective course assessment techniques
Candidates with a strong record of successful mentorship and a record of service activities that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
Candidates who have created or contributed to programs that aim to increase access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in the sciences
Experience in culturally responsive pedagogy that acknowledges, responds to, and celebrates equitable access to education for students from all cultures
Innovative lesson planning in emergent curricula
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Professional expertise and network connections in the fields of television, radio, film/video, and social media
Knowledge of best professional/business practices in the television, video, radio, social media, and/or communications fields
Knowledge of maintaining/overseeing Career and Technical Education programs, certificates, and advisory boards
Ability to adapt varying pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of students with differing learning modalities and abilities
Knowledge of current practices in distance education including learning management systems such as Canvas
Experience with developing lower division curriculum 
Experience with Student Learning Outcomes and assessment methods
Outstanding interpersonal skills and a desire and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and other members of the campus community
Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with students of varying academic preparation and learning styles
Knowledgeable about culturally sustaining pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging African American, Latinx, and Indigenous groups who are historically underrepresented and underserved in (fill in the blank as to discipline).
Recent experience working with minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shapes patterns of participation and outcomes
Willingness to examine and remediate ones instructional, relational and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students. 
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience and proficiency in current teaching and learning technologies
THE ASSIGNMENT:
Ten Months, 100% - Tenure-track position beginning August 2022.
Thirty-four (34) hours per week consisting of a combination of in-class teaching and preparation for teaching plus five and one half (5.5) hours of additional time for student conferences; and five and one half (5.5) hours for professional growth and development, College governance and other professional responsibilities for a total of 45.5 hours/week for each of two 16-week semesters. The College offers a full range of courses beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 11:00 p.m. Faculty must be available to teach anytime within those hours. Faculty may be offered the opportunity to teach classes during winter and summer intersessions.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS 
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted
. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following: If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
The hiring committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. 
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Once applications are submitted they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are ****. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).
All materials listed below are required for your application packet to be considered complete:
A cover letter (2 pages maximum) addressing your qualifications for this position.  Please discuss the ways you meet each of the points listed under The Responsibilities, Minimum Qualifications,  Professional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities and Desirable Qualifications.
Professional resume
After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process. 
ABOUT US
Established in 1924, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., (PCC), has been serving the West San Gabriel Valley for 96 years. PCC enrolls more than 29,500 students each semester and offers 107 academic degree programs and 72 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to its students. PCC serves one of the most culturally diverse student populations in the nation. The College sets the stage for preparing students to meet the demands of a changing world. Building relationships with community partners provides opportunities for PCC faculty and its students to engage in opportunities not often available to students in other areas. 
The main college campus occupies a 53-acre site, while the Foothill Community Education Center and Child Development Center are located in separate nearby off-campus facilities. Due to the geographic size of the District, PCC has two additional satellite sites - the Rosemead Center and its newest site, PCC Northwest at John Muir High School. For more information, go to ****OUR STRENGTHS
PCC has many institutional strengths that distinguish it among its peers, both in the state and across the nation.  Among them are: 
A highly multicultural student body: 47% Latino/a/x 
4% Black/African American
27% Asian 
4% Two of More Races
15% White 
3% Unknown/Other
Annually, at 49%, the College achieves recognition for one of the highest rates for transfer degrees to baccalaureate level institutions, both in California and across the nation. Additionally, PCC boasts a 52% bachelor's degree attainment rate for Pasadena graduates who transfer to a four-year university, compared to 42% nationally. The College is well known for national mathematics and forensic honors, as well as its extensive study abroad opportunities.
PCC was once again named one of ten national finalists for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, widely recognized as the nation's premier honor for two-year colleges. The Aspen Prize recognizes institutions for their outstanding outcomes in four areas: student learning; certificate and degree completion; employment and earnings; and high levels of access and success for minority and low-income students.
PCC is ranked by the Military Times as the top community college in California for military veterans, and the College is similarly ranked among the top community colleges in the nation. The PCC Courier, the student newspaper, is a perennial award winner.
Twelve students are elected annually by the PCC Associated Students to represent and advocate on behalf of the student body. There are 80 student clubs and organizations representing the interests of a culturally diverse student population.
In February 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of School and Colleges reaffirmed PCC's status as a fully accredited institution. For more information, go to ****OUR MISSION 
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equity-minded learning community dedicated to enriching students' academic, personal, and professional lives through an array of degree and certificate programs, campus engagement, and customized student support.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
As a condition of employment, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated by the date of employment.
Pasadena Area Community College District will not 
sponsor any visa applications.
Applicants must be available for interviews at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. at no cost to the District.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.
PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
 Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer
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