Job Details

Communications Studies Instructor/Co-Director of Forensics

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2016569FT

Location: Cypress College

Department: CC Language Arts

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 10 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Full Time, Tenure Track

Job Description

Teach college-level courses in Communication Studies including Public Speaking (which requires department-approved filming/critiquing of student speeches), Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Small Group Communication, Argument and Critical Thinking, and Forensics; and related courses to a diverse student population.

Serve as Co-Director of Forensics (Speech and Debate) and responsible for developing and expanding the intercollegiate competition program, as assigned.

Co-Director Responsibilities

• Coaching, fundraising, establishing and executing budgets, completing necessary student travel/tournament documentation.
• Recruiting students, traveling with the team to tournaments, and judging at tournaments.
• Maintain standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.
• Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities.
• Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.
• Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.
• Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.
• Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved.
• Work cooperatively with staff and students.
• Evening and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication or organizational communication
• Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters in drama/ theater arts, mass communication or English
• Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.
• The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience directing or assisting with the coordination of high school and/or collegiate forensics team activities.
• Experience recruiting and coaching students, maintaining a budget, managing travel and hotel arrangements, traveling with students, and judging tournament events.
• Expertise in coaching speech events and/or debate.
  
• Recent college teaching experience in the areas of Forensics, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Small Group Communication, and/or Argumentation.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to work collegially with coaches, directors, faculty, and students.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching, student success, and academic excellence.
• Ability to apply learning theories and utilize instructional technology effectively.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in teaching with and/or developing Open Education Resources.
• Experience in teaching using distance learning platforms and/or other current instructional technologies.
• Experience with teaching and mentoring historically and socially minoritized/marginalized communities such as African-American/Black, Chicanx/Latinx, Pacific Islander, Native American, women, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Salary Range

$85,541 - $128,379 Annually

Open Date: 12/01/2025

Close Date: 02/12/2026

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