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Communication Studies Professor-Tenure Track at Imperial Valley College Share on X Print Application Deadline 12/16/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 12/16/2025 Contact Human Resources 760-355-6212 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range 74726 - 162967 Annually Length of Work Year See Job Description Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Communication Studies Professor-Tenure Track Salary: $74,726.00 - $162,967.00 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Faculty (Tenure Track) Job Number: 26-049 Closing: Continuous Location: Imperial, CA Division: Arts & Letters/Learning Services Representative Duties THE POSITION Full time faculty, 177 days, tenure track as a community college Communication Studies Professor. The teaching assignment will include regular assignment to communication studies courses, traditional classroom environment, and/or online, primarily at the main campus in Imperial. The college also offers courses in dual enrollment at local high schools and at local correctional facilities

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. Failure to do so, may result in a disqualification of your application.

It is the applicants' responsibility to submit the completed equivalency form. https://cdn.imperial.edu/ivc/files/HR/Questionnaire_For_Equivalence_2015.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ 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). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application

Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.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

Please attach the documents to your online application. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS * Demonstrated excellence in teaching communication studiesand 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 https://www.imperial.edu/docs/human-resources/salary-schedules/current-salary-schedules/8523-current-ft-faculty-salary-schedules/filehttps://www.imperial.edu/docs/human-resources/salary-schedules/current-salary-schedules/11320-faculty-salary-schedules-2021-2024-effective-july-1-2021/file to view the 177-day salary schedule

IMPORTANT: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. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. A standard application consists of the following: Online District Application Cover Letter Professional Resume All Academic Transcripts showing the date degree was awarded/conferred.

NOTE: Please note that no additional attachments or information beyond the required documents noted above will be considered as part of the application. We kindly request that you adhere to the specified requirements outlined in the application guidelines. For Additional inquiries please contact:Gina SnowHR RecruiterPhone: 760-355-6210Email: mailto:gina.snow@imperial.edu EEO Information Imperial Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status

This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6785480 The Imperial Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will implement a comprehensive program to put those principles into practice. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, political or organizational affiliation, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics

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