Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Description

This position may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, extension site, and online or hybrid assignments.
 
THE COLLEGE
Southwestern Community College District is a single college district providing higher education in Chula Vista, San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, National City and Coronado.  SCCD’s strategic south San Diego County locations position the College to provide exceptional service to a binational community on the U.S.-Mexico International Border.  SCCD is one of 20 initial California Guided Pathways colleges and is known for its excellent learning communities.  As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, the College values equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive andragogy for all students.
 
The College is dedicated to providing quality academic programs, comprehensive student support services that ensure equitable access, and clear pathways to student success.  These efforts include professional development opportunities, employee-led affinity groups, proud commitment to DACA students, and supportive employee onboarding practices.
 
OUR STUDENTS
Southwestern Community College District currently enrolls approximately 28,000 students annually.  SCCD is comprised of 69% Hispanic students, 10% Caucasian students, 8% Filipino students, 5% African American students, and 3% Asian students.  Approximately 63% of the College’s students are under the age of 24 with 23% between the ages 25-39.  Our students’ gender demographics are represented by 55% female and 44% male.
 
OUR VALUES
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, academic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations.  We seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community.  Successful candidates will be expected to exhibit responsiveness and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, cultural, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, religious, and ethnic and racial backgrounds of community college students and employees, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.  An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

1. Critically self-assess their individual impact, through teaching practices and student engagement, on closing equity gaps and holds themselves accountable to upholding and delivering equitable practices.
2. Reframe deficit language and take individual and collective responsibility to look at their own practices as a vehicle to eliminate inequities.  
3. Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human differences.
4. Strategically encourage and build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity efforts.

 Southwestern Community College District seeks faculty who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Dean, the School of Arts, Communication, Design and Media is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Communication. This position requires a candidate skilled in teaching communication courses. The School is particularly interested in candidates who have training and/or experience in, and a commitment to, teaching a wide range of communication classes, including public speaking, oral communication, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, mass communication, and oral interpretation.

 

Qualifications

 

Master’s Degree in Speech, Speech Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Rhetoric, Communication, Communication Studies, Speech Communication, or Organizational Communication. 
OR 
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the above AND Master’s Degree in Drama/Theater Arts, Mass Communication, or English.

Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent teaching experience, especially at the community college level.   
• Experience in teaching Communication Studies courses using non-traditional approaches.
• Familiarity with computer-assisted technology as related to public speaking applications.
• Experience in curriculum development and maintenance.
• Experience assessing student learning outcomes.

Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Experience working in a community with a similar diversity pattern as is found in the service area for Southwestern College is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Subject matter preparation:

1. Experience in teaching general education/non-major students.
2. Experience in teaching Communication Studies courses. 

Evidence of ability and effectiveness as a faculty member:

1. Understanding of, the role and purpose of the community college.
2. Ability to evaluate one’s andragogy and its effectiveness in facilitating student learning.
3. Ability to use teaching methods that engage racially, ethnically, academically, and culturally diverse students; promote critical thinking and emphasize cooperation and collaboration.
4. Sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.  
5. Experience in equitable teaching practices. 
6. Commitment to collegiality and collaboration by working as a team with faculty and staff enhancing instruction, curriculum, and student success; as well as in the planning of class schedules and teaching rotations.
7. Knowledge and practice of culturally responsive pedagogy and andragogy that supports student-centered, self-reflective, and student-capable approaches which includes a wide range of institutional delivery systems.
8. Ability to teach online courses effectively.
9. Commitment to professional responsibilities and associations outside of the classroom through contributions to the department, division and college activities.

 

Duties

JOB DESCRIPTION: Instructor (Download PDF reader)

 

Supplemental Information

SALARY SCHEDULE: Academic Contract 10-Month (Download PDF reader)

Upon initial employment, full-time faculty members are placed on the salary schedule based upon years of experience and education.  Initial salary placement can range from $68,017.00-$102,342.00 per year.
 
Faculty members are encouraged to continue their professional development through additional study qualifying them for advancement on the salary schedule.   For the current salary schedule and information on salary placement visit our website at www.swccd.edu.
 
Academic employees participate in the State Teachers’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California.

This is a non-telecommuting position.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE (Subject to change): Any application received after the initial screening deadline is not guaranteed a review.

November 1-January 31, 2025	Position advertised; District receives applications
January 31, 2025	Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position is open until filled.
February 10-28, 2025	Reviewing of applications.
March 10-21, 2025	Search Committee interviews candidates
April, 2024	Top finalist interviews
May, 2024	Successful applicant name submitted to Governing Board for approval.

 

 

Application Process:

A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date, including a current resume, and unofficial transcripts showing awarded degree(s) and completion date, as well as any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application.

A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

 

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

 

If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).

 

American with Disabilities (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by calling Human Resources at (619) 482-6395.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SWCCD will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

SWCCD shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the SWCCD on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, 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.


Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report:

SWCCD is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the SWCPD website.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.


Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP):

More information about the DAAPP, including the Biennial report and additional resources can be found in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program website.