American River College
Journalism Adjunct Assistant Professor
American River College, Citrus Heights, California, us, 95611
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Journalism Adjunct Assistant Professor
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American River College
Position Summary The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part‑time, temporary (adjunct) faculty position. The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for:
Teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up‑to‑date knowledge in their regular teaching field;
Continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review;
Serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co‑curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.
Position Salary Information Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupation experience. (The initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please refer to the district guidelines.
Typical Duties The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:
JOUR 300 Newswriting and Reporting
JOUR 310 Mass Media and Society
JOUR 320 Race and Gender in the Media
JOUR 360 Photojournalism
JOUR 410/411/412/413 College Media Production
JOUR 420 College Media Production Lab
Minimum Qualifications
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 the equivalent*. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
Have an equity‑minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Any applicant who fails to provide evidence to support completion of minimum qualifications or of equivalency may be eliminated from the applicant pool.
Degree titles must match the stated minimum qualifications exactly. Titles with added, missing, or rearranged words will not be accepted. If your degree title does not match exactly, you must submit documentation for “equivalency” to be considered for this position.
Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must include the equivalency review request form detailing and explaining how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is equivalent to the degree(s) listed.
Application Instructions Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
A Los Rios Community College District Application
Letter of Interest
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts from College/University and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see additional instructions)
Additional Instructions
Applications submitted without all required documents listed above will be disqualified.
Applications submitted with additional materials NOT requested will be disqualified.
Only information listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
Foreign transcript evaluations are only accepted from AICE or NACES agencies.
Only copies of transcripts from a US College/University or Foreign Transcript Evaluation will be accepted. Do not include foreign transcripts.
Graduate advising documents, certificates of degrees, diplomas, and grade reports will not be accepted as transcripts.
Do Not Submit Additional Materials That Are Not Requested As a Los Rios employee, you have access to a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and security both inside and outside of work.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Higher Education
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Journalism Adjunct Assistant Professor
role at
American River College
Position Summary The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part‑time, temporary (adjunct) faculty position. The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for:
Teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up‑to‑date knowledge in their regular teaching field;
Continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review;
Serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co‑curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.
Position Salary Information Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupation experience. (The initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please refer to the district guidelines.
Typical Duties The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:
JOUR 300 Newswriting and Reporting
JOUR 310 Mass Media and Society
JOUR 320 Race and Gender in the Media
JOUR 360 Photojournalism
JOUR 410/411/412/413 College Media Production
JOUR 420 College Media Production Lab
Minimum Qualifications
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 the equivalent*. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
Have an equity‑minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Any applicant who fails to provide evidence to support completion of minimum qualifications or of equivalency may be eliminated from the applicant pool.
Degree titles must match the stated minimum qualifications exactly. Titles with added, missing, or rearranged words will not be accepted. If your degree title does not match exactly, you must submit documentation for “equivalency” to be considered for this position.
Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must include the equivalency review request form detailing and explaining how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is equivalent to the degree(s) listed.
Application Instructions Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
A Los Rios Community College District Application
Letter of Interest
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts from College/University and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see additional instructions)
Additional Instructions
Applications submitted without all required documents listed above will be disqualified.
Applications submitted with additional materials NOT requested will be disqualified.
Only information listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
Foreign transcript evaluations are only accepted from AICE or NACES agencies.
Only copies of transcripts from a US College/University or Foreign Transcript Evaluation will be accepted. Do not include foreign transcripts.
Graduate advising documents, certificates of degrees, diplomas, and grade reports will not be accepted as transcripts.
Do Not Submit Additional Materials That Are Not Requested As a Los Rios employee, you have access to a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and security both inside and outside of work.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Higher Education
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