Mass Communication Instructor

El Paso Community College • El Paso, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mass Communication Instructor provides instruction in accordance with the College’s philosophy and objectives. In-person work on campus is an essential function. This is an anticipated tenure-track faculty opening with an annual academic-year employment contract leading toward tenure consideration during the fifth year of employment. Depending on College needs, the instructor may be required to teach at multiple campuses in a semester. The hiring committee may offer the position as a Lecturer position if appropriate; an additional full-time Lecturer position may also be offered from the applicant pool if one becomes available during the hiring process.

The instructor supports student learning through appropriate teaching methods, course planning, curriculum development, assessment, advising, and student activities. The role also includes participation in divisional and College service, governance, committees, professional development, and ongoing activities that support the discipline or program. The position is security-sensitive and requires a criminal background check as permitted or required by law and College policy.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mass Communication, or a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Mass Communication.
• Submit a transcript showing completed coursework and conferred degrees; candidates must be fully qualified at the time of application.
• Experience teaching in the discipline.
• Experience or ability to teach at the community college level.
• Experience or ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
• Experience in at least one of the following: Journalism, Radio, Television, Motion Pictures, Converging Media, Digital Media, Advertising, Public Relations, or Photo Journalism.
• Complete and submit an online EPCC Application for Employment by the announced deadline; applications without required transcripts will not be considered.
• Academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university, or be certified as recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in the institution’s home country.
• Foreign transcripts must include a full word-for-word English translation by a current NACES member and an equivalency evaluation for United States accredited coursework.
• Successful candidate must provide documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment.
• Successful applicant must undergo a criminal background check, as permitted or required by applicable law and College policies.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Associated Press Style.
• Ability to edit using Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Working experience or potential for impactful scholarship, dynamic and inclusive teaching, and collaboration with division faculty on scholarly and applied initiatives that promote a positive image of the College.
• Media and communication industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach in accordance with the College’s philosophy and objectives and adhere to approved course syllabi.
• Provide students with a syllabus by the end of the first week of classes, explaining course requirements, objectives, how objectives will be attained, and evaluation methods.
• Use teaching methods suited to students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles; provide opportunities for students to assess their progress and master course objectives.
• Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials; submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
• Assist in selecting textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
• Post and maintain office hours according to institutional guidelines.
• Serve as an academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities.
• Arrange for students to evaluate instruction and submit evaluations to the designated office.
• Participate in divisional and departmental work, including proposing programs and projects and providing leadership in their implementation.
• Participate on committees and contribute to College governance through active committee service.
• Collaborate with faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College.
• Attend scheduled discipline and division activities during the academic year unless they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or an activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff.
• Participate in faculty orientation, professional development seminars, and other activities that enhance professional development; maintain professional awareness and growth.
• Support the community college’s mission to serve the community.
• Assist with ongoing discipline or program activities, including registration, class scheduling, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, budgets, and related instructional matters.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the position as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of transportation costs for travel within the United States.
• The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights of lodging for out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level