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Part time environmental journalism involves reporting, writing, or producing content focused on environmental topics, such as climate change, conservation, pollution, and sustainability, while working fewer hours than a full-time reporter. Part time environmental journalists may contribute articles, conduct interviews, or create multimedia pieces for newspapers, magazines, online publications, or broadcast media. This role allows individuals to pursue their passion for environmental issues while maintaining a flexible schedule or balancing other commitments.

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To excel as a Part Time Environmental Journalist, you need strong research abilities, excellent writing skills, and a solid understanding of environmental issues, often supported by a degree in journalism, communications, or environmental science. Familiarity with digital publishing tools, content management systems, and multimedia platforms is typically required. Curiosity, persistence, and strong interpersonal skills help with sourcing stories and building trust with interview subjects. These skills ensure accurate, compelling reporting that informs the public and drives awareness of critical environmental topics.

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Part-time environmental journalists often face the challenge of juggling in-depth research with strict deadlines, all within a limited work schedule. To manage this, they prioritize stories based on relevance and impact, utilize efficient research methods, and rely on strong organizational skills. Collaboration with editors, other reporters, and subject matter experts helps streamline the reporting process and ensures accuracy. This role also requires adaptability, as journalists may need to cover breaking news or shift focus quickly depending on environmental events or editorial needs.

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AspectPart Time Environmental JournalismPart Time Science Writing
Required CredentialsJournalism degree or related experience, environmental knowledgeScience background, writing skills, often science or journalism degree
Work EnvironmentMedia outlets, online platforms, environmental organizationsScientific publications, research institutions, media
Employer & Industry UsageNews agencies, environmental NGOs, magazinesResearch firms, scientific journals, media outlets
Common Search & ComparisonPeople comparing roles involving environmental topics and journalismIndividuals interested in science communication and writing

Part Time Environmental Journalism focuses on reporting environmental issues through journalism channels, requiring skills in storytelling and environmental knowledge. In contrast, Part Time Science Writing emphasizes communicating scientific concepts clearly, often for academic or research audiences. Both roles require strong writing skills and some scientific understanding but differ in their primary focus and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Environmental Journalism job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,869 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Journalism Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Reedley College

State Center Community College District

Fresno, CA

$1/hr

Part-time

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Announcement Information
Posting Number Title Journalism Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Reedley College Campus Location Reedley College Start Date Essential Functions of Position
At Reedley College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.
An equity-minded individual is a person who:
  1. Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
  2. Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
  3. Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference;
  4. Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments; and
  5. Strategically builds support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities.
Reedley College seeks leaders who value placing the student at the center of everything we do, mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment. Leaders should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare for the population of students who attend Reedley College.
The ideal candidate will share Reedley College's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. For the 2021-2022 academic year, we enrolled over 11,000 students in which 74% identify as Latinx, 6% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 2% as Black/African American, 16% as White, 1% as American Indian/Alaska Native, and 2% as multiracial. Reedley College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a college dedicated to the students it serves.
Providing instruction in Journalism for Reedley College, the instructor will be responsible for:
  • Teaching a part-time schedule of Journalism courses as assigned;
  • Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
  • Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff;
  • Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
  • Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
  • Providing course syllabi to students;
  • Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
  • Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
  • Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
  • Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom; and

  • Master's in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalism; or

  • Bachelor's in either of the above and Master's in English, history, communication, literature, composition, comparative literature, any social science, business, business administration, marketing, graphics or photography; or 

  • A valid California Community College Credential; or

  • The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

(Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.)
Desirable Qualifications
  • Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
  • Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
  • Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
  • Related work and professional experience;
  • Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities;
  • Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth, and the ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities;
  • Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross-cultural communication with sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;
  • Experience with, and sensitivity to, under-prepared and high-need students at the community college;
  • Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success;
  • Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
  • Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials; and
  • Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.
Salary and Benefits
  • Newly hired part-time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
  • All salary classification placements on the salary schedule will be based on education and experience (where applicable) as outlined in the Part-Time Faculty Salary Classifications
  • Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours

For more information on salary and benefits, please refer to the SCCCD & SCFT Part-Time Faculty Agreement
Selection Procedure
The selection and hiring process for part-time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. Should there be an interest in your application, the hiring department will contact you directly with any questions and/or to extend an opportunity to interview.
Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. Start dates may vary. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application. Your application will remain on file for 18 months. If you are not interviewed/selected for a position within the 18 months and still wish to pursue employment, a new application will be required.
State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process. We endeavor to be a service-minded organization and respond to the needs of our applicants. SCCCD EEO Plan
Additional Information
Continuous Recruitment
This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.
Additional Information about the Position
About the College
Reedley College is located in the Central San Joaquin Valley of California in the city of Reedley, which has a population of approximately 25,000. Known as "The World's Fruit Basket," Reedley is in one of the richest agricultural regions of the world. Reedley College was established in May 1926 as Reedley Junior College. Reedley College is located on the historic T.L. Reed Ranch, bordering the Kings River which spans over 420 acres, including a 300-acre farm. Over its nearly 100 years of service to California's Central San Joaquin Valley, Reedley College has been an essential component of higher education offering over 67 programs and degrees taught by approximately 180 full-time faculty and 400 part-time faculty. Some of the programs offered at Reedley College includes an Agriculture, that regularly receives awards for their excellence in teaching, Aviation Maintenance and Flight Sciences, Natural Resources, Forestry and Wildland Fire Fighting, and STEM, including engineering. In addition, the college is also one of 11 community colleges in California to offer students on-campus housing.
Work for Us! Reedley College
Reedley College's Guided Pathway framework strongly encourages collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. Reedley College administrators are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to support success teams that interact directly with students in their career pathways. Administrators must also be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will facilitate their work with the population of students who attend Reedley College.
Reedley College has embraced Guided Pathways with the college's goal in mind, "We motivate and inspire students to succeed". The project is designed to significantly increase the number of students who earn a certificate or degree at a California Community College.
Reedley College Mission
To cultivate opportunities that empower our students communities through engaging, equity-minded programs and services.
Vision
Providing equitable educational opportunities that transform our students and communities.
Values
To carry out our bold vision, we at Reedley College value:
Equity, Access, and Inclusion: our success depends on every member of our campus community achieving their educational goals
A Focus on Students: our practices, priorities, and policies are created, implemented, and reviewed with a relentless student-first approach
Educational Excellence: the instruction, student services, and experience we provide to each student consistently exceed expectations
Innovation: our words and action are always consistent with our mission
Stewardship: our decisions are made in the context of their financial, social, and environmental impacts on our campus, our region and the world
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