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Instructor, Journalism (Tenure-Track)

Coast Community College District

Salary: $66, $157,799.00 Annually

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Job Number: 1-O-25

Location: Costa Mesa, CA

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(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)

Orange Coast College (OCC) seeks equity-minded individuals for a tenure-track Instructor, Journalism commencing with the 2024 fall semester. The primary teaching assignment involves teaching college-level courses in journalism including, but not limited to, introduction to news writing, newspaper production, multi-platform journalism, and photojournalism. In addition, this assignment includes serving as the faculty advisor to the student-produced newspaper created in various print and digital formats. This assignment includes curriculum and program development; participation in department, division, and college committees; participatory governance activities; collaboration across disciplines; the leveraging of student support resources; and participation in ongoing professional development. The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online, or off-campus and is subject to change as needed. The ideal candidate for this position embraces the overall mission of Orange Coast College and the Coast Community College District, with a clear, focused commitment to supporting teaching and academic excellence, and student learning and success through the work of Journalism. About Orange Coast College (OCC)Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches. Orange Coast College was founded in 1947 with the mission to serve the educational needs of a diverse local and global community. The College empowers students to achieve their goals by providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and innovative programs and services through pathways leading to degrees, transfers, certificates, foundational skills, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The College promotes student development, learning, and equitable outcomes by fostering a respectful, inclusive, caring, and participatory campus climate of student engagement and academic inquiry. OCC engages in a variety of professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can serve disproportionately impacted groups. Student-centered activities that support OCC's mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic-Serving four-year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS). Additionally, OCC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). D.E.I.A. - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-RacismThe Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College, Golden West College, and Coastline) continues to strengthen our efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism. Orange Coast College is focused on creating a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. We have a strong focus and importance on D.E.I.A. and Anti-Racism (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) and will be actively listening, assessing, and evaluating this throughout each stage of the application, recruitment, and interview process.

Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Page

Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Plan (DEIA)

Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. We currently enroll 17,102 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 36% of OCC's students are Latinx, 2% are African-American, 25% are Asian, less than 1% Native American, 29% are White, and 5% are multiracial. Orange Coast College Employee-Student Demographic Information
Direct Link: Employee / Student Profile Comparison Dashboard Department Specifics: About OCC Journalism
The Journalism department at Orange Coast College offers a range of courses designed to guide students from the basics of news writing and reporting to understanding the depth and scope of news gathering in the 21st century. With professional journalists making up a significant portion of our faculty, students receive personal and hands-on experience in all aspects of journalistic writing. The department provides invaluable journalistic training in journalism through our award-winning weekly newspaper and website. Students who graduate from our program will be ready for leadership positions in university newspapers and magazines, as well as, entry-level positions in the professional workplace.

Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide instruction in Journalism under established course outlines.

Serve as faculty advisor for the college's student-produced newspaper, in its various print and digital formats

Provide leadership in the development and revision of the Journalism curriculum.

Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; participate in and develop programs to measure student performance.

Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.

Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Fulfill the professional responsibilities of a full-time faculty member including, but not limited to the following: teach all scheduled classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy; follow the department course outlines; keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and progress; submit student grades according to established deadlines; post and maintain scheduled office hours; participate in departmental meetings and college and/or district-wide activities and committees as assigned.

The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and online sections.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Must meet one of the following qualifications under (1) through (4) and demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A. (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility):

Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code issued before July 1, 1990); OR

Master's degree from an accredited institution in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalism; OR

Bachelor's degree in either of the above AND a Master's degree in English, history, communication, literature, composition, comparative literature, any social science, business, business administration, marketing, graphics, or photography from an accredited institution;

Or, possess a combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to the above. Candidates making an application based on equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials. Please see Additional Information below to determine if you need to submit an Application for Equivalency.

AND

Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

A minimum of three (3) years of recent experience teaching journalism at the post-secondary level.

Experience working in print and online journalism.

Experience in a student-produced newspaper/magazine production including all aspects of the process, from content development, management, layout, formatting through publication and managing accounts and associated costs.

Evidence of an ability to address the instructional needs of a diverse and frequently underprepared student population.

Evidence of an ability to recruit and engage students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, interests, skill sets and experience in journalism production courses.

Evidence of an ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning.

Desire and demonstrated ability to participate actively in the department, division, and college committees and in the shared governance of Coast Community College District.

Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)
For a full-time, two-semester, tenure track position a maximum starting range of $66,190 to $120,747 is offered, based on the salary schedule of $66,190 to $157,799. In addition, an annual stipend of $3,861 is offered for possession of an earned doctorate from an accredited institution. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP

The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Application Requirements:The deadline to apply is May 10, 2024, by 11:59 pm. Application materials must be electronically submitted online at to be considered for employment.

Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail, and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).

A complete application packet includes:*Note: We have a strong focus and importance on D.E.I.A. and Anti-Racism (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) and will be actively listening, assessing, and evaluating this throughout each stage of the application, recruitment, and interview process.

A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.

Responses to Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).

A Cover Letter highlighting your education and experiences relevant to this position and addressing the desirable qualifications for the subject(s) to be taught, including your demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A. (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility). (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended)

A Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae of professional experience, educational background, and teaching experience. (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended)

Equivalency Request Form and supporting documentation, if applicable. (uploaded as separate attachments - PDF recommended)

How to determine if you need Equivalency? Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements as stated in the job posting, but feel they have a combination of education and experience that would be equivalent to the State Minimum Qualifications, must attach a completed Application for Equivalency Form (Download PDF reader). This form must be included as an attachment to their online application, along with supporting documents, in addition to all other required materials.

Submit an application online at:

Coast Community College District - Human Resources
1370 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call

Additional Information

Selection Procedure

All online applications received by the application deadline will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest committee evaluation will be invited to an interview.

If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in person during the interview process, this will be done so at the candidate's own expense.

During the interview, candidates may be asked to conduct a short oral demonstration/presentation on a previously announced topic as well as participate in a writing exercise, or hands-on practical.

Consideration will also be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.

The search committee will rate the candidate's responses to the interview questions, the demonstration/presentation, and the applicable writing exercises and/or hands-on practicals. Based on this rating, a number of candidates will be recommended to move forward and will be invited for a second-level interview.

The hiring manager will conduct reference checks on the final candidate. The district reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews.

The Campus President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees.

The start date will be determined based on the needs of the campus and the conditions of employment as posted in the job announcement/recruitment.

Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College's recommendation for employment.

The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve.

Employment Information

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing equity and inclusion goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following before employment:

Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).

Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate's expense. (Clearance must be received before the first day of employment)

Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND

Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Official transcripts will be requested by Human Resources during the 'new hire' process.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services.

Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.

Coast Community College District Title IX:

This direct link 2023 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Download PDF reader) is the 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2020, 2021, and 2022 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.

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