About this position
Salary: $56.46 - $86.44 Hourly Location: All Campus Locations Job Type: Part-Time Faculty Job Number: 202200573 Department: Languages and Communcations Opening Date: 10/07/2026 Closing Date: 6/30/2027 11:59 PM Pacific Position Summary The Communication Studies program at Allan Hancock College is seeking applications to develop a qualified pool of part-time faculty for in-person instructional vacancies. The assignment may include classes at the Santa Maria campus, Lompoc Valley Center, and/or high school locations for College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) classes as needed. Positions may be available during the fall, spring, or summer sessions. The teaching assignment will include one or more courses offered in Public Speaking, Communication Studies, and Small Group Communication. Other courses offered in limited sections, might include Interpersonal Communication, Oral Interpretation of Literature, Argumentation and Debate, Intercultural Communication. Essential Functions and QualificationsProvide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines. Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics. Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas. Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member. Teach all scheduled classes. Maintain accurate records. Assignments may include day, evening, or weekend classes. Knowledge of the college's Learning Management System (Canvas) is preferred. Evidence sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomical, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and abilities of staff and students. Minimum Qualifications Master's in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication or organizational communication OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in drama/ theater arts, mass communication or English OR the equivalent OR the equivalent: Candidates requesting equivalency must submit an application for equivalency along with all other required materials. Equivalency Petition for Full-Time Faculty Positions.pdf (Download PDF reader) Additional Information To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following application materials by through our websitehttps://www.hancockcollege.edu/hr/:A current and complete resume of education and professional experience. Transcripts (Copies are acceptable for the application process). Official transcripts are required if hired. ? Salary Information:Lecture Rate: $56.46 to $86.44 per hour, depending upon education and experience? Lab Rate: $49.17 to $75.26 per hour, depending upon education and experience Activity Rate: $36.33 to $56.69 per hour, depending upon education and experience Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.
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