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Assistant Professor, Journalism/Advisor to Student Newspaper (Riverside City College)
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Position Number: 2118899
Location: Riverside, CA
Position Type: Communications - Journalism

Position Title:
Assistant Professor, Journalism/Advisor to Student Newspaper (Riverside City College)

Application Deadline

Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
02/08/2021

Department:
English & Media Studies (R)

Position Type:
Full-Time Faculty/Counselor/Librarian

College/Campus:
Riverside

Physical location of the position:
Riverside

Employment Type:
Full-Time
Tenure Track (Faculty)

Position Length:
10-month

Salary Range:
Column C, Step 1 to Column H, Step 6

Salary Amount:
$68,860 to $106,095

Salary Type:
Annual

Is this position categorically (grant) funded?
No

BASIC FUNCTION:
The ideal candidate will share RCC's and the department's commitment to educating its racially/ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. Riverside City College has been designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, the College, therefore, has a great responsibility to educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

The successful candidate is expected to teach classes related to the field of journalism, including but not limited to mass media survey, news writing and reporting, newspaper production, multimedia writing and digital media production, and new media studies, directly addressing equity and student achievement in all classes; serve as Advisor to the student newspaper, coordinating publication of Viewpoints (student newspaper), including growing the program, retaining students, and raising the profile of the student publications on campus and in the community; and develop new curriculum in conjunction with District Journalism colleagues.

EDUCATION:
Master's degree in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalism OR Bachelors in either of the above AND Master's degree in English, history, communication, literature, composition, comparative literature, any social science, business, business administration, marketing, graphics, or photography OR the equivalent. (All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions.)

EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about culturally sustaining pedagogical techniques and practices for engaging our minoritized student population; will create and develop curriculum; will work well with others (students, faculty, staff, and administrators); and will fulfill the duties of a full-time faculty member in a shared governance environment.

Recent experience working with African American, Latinx/Hispanic, Native American, and other racially/ ethnically, socioeconomically minoritized students in the classroom is required, especially demonstrating: An understanding of how historical patterns have shaped these groups' experiences and representation within higher education, including how real or perceived exclusion can shape patterns of participation and outcomes; a willingness to examine and adapt one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to engage and support more effectively various groups of marginalized students; experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom; expertise in culturally sustaining teaching and instructional development in the field of Journalism, particularly as it relates to the relevance of media in society, student's lives, and communities; knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

Professional experience at a newspaper, magazine or news outlet, especially with experience in emerging media is required. In addition to knowledge and commitment to educational equity, we desire candidates who have: Knowledge of new and emerging technology (multimedia, mobile, social media, etc.) and their use in journalism. Experience working with budgets and bookkeeping. Experience teaching journalism or related courses in an educational setting. Experience working with or teaching diverse populations. Experience with recruiting and/or outreach efforts in professional or educational setting. Experience connecting with local media companies to develop opportunities for students.

Other:
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (E.C. 87360a).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. The instructional assignment will include teaching discipline classes.
2. Duties will include the coordination and publication of student publications, including Viewpoints (student newspaper) as the College Newspaper Advisor.
3. All faculty will participate in outcomes assessment work. 4. Assignments are based upon the assumption of workload of forty hours weekly, including but not limited to conducting classes, class preparation, student evaluation, office hours, committee work, curriculum and program development, student learning outcomes assessment, program review, student activities, and other duties per the bargaining unit agreement.
5. Institutional service activities are expected of all faculty members.
6. Participation in discipline/department decision making processes and work regarding curriculum, program development, Improvement of Instruction, and other professional matters are also expected of all department faculty.
7. Work cooperatively with staff and students.
8. Play an active role in identifying, visualizing, and budgeting the student news publication and oversee responsibility and leadership for the educational and professional activities of student print and digital publications.
9. Perform other duties related to the Journalism program, identifying and working with community partners for student internships/work experience, writing grant proposals (if necessary), and maintaining a student publications budget.
10. Visiting current professional news outlets in the region to maintain an active presence in the region.
11. Ensuring student publication's accessibility to the student population, college staff and faculty, and local community is required.
12. Developing curriculum and possible classes that lead to a certificate in Journalism is required.
13. Evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.
14. Responsibilities also include maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Ten-month, tenure-track position.
2. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation, and full-time teaching or equivalent experience with a range from Column C, Step 1 to Column H, Step 6 of the current Faculty Salary Schedule.
3. Medical and dental benefits are provided for the employee and legal dependents.
4. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided for the employee.
5. Orientation to college is required as is adherence to Improvement of Instruction policy.
6. Maintaining broad knowledge of the academic or occupational area and design pedagogy related to learning outcomes is expected.
7. Responsible for all other conditions of employment required of full-time faculty members such as a willingness to be involved in District and College promotional activities, active participation in college committee work, student activities and other support services, and appropriate professional activities.

The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Ms. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.

Required Applicant Documents:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Teaching Philosophy
Masters or Equivalent Transcript

Optional Applicant Documents:
Other Document
Other Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript

Effective Employment Date:
Fall 2021

Application Deadline:
02-08-2021

Special Comments:
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IMPORTANT NOTICES:

* All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

* Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

* Paper applications and supporting materials WILL NOT be accepted!

*Cover letter must address how applicant meets the qualifications for the position.

* Letters of recommendation must be recent and NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.

*Copies of degree diplomas/certificates are NOT a replacement for transcripts.

*Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

*The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Human Resources at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.

Application Types Accepted:
Faculty Application

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