Job Details

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Instructor, Communication Studies

Position Number: 6909814
Location: Los Altos Hills, CA
Position Type: Communications - Media & Communication Studies

Instructor, Communication Studies

Initial Review Date: 03/20/26*

*Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Instructor, Communication Studies, De Anza College.

The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

De Anza College Mission Statement:

De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.

De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college's Institutional Core Competencies:

Communication and expression
Information literacy
Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility
Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental awareness
Critical thinking

DESCRIPTION OF THE DE ANZA COLLEGE COMMUNICATION STUDIES PROGRAM:

The Communication Studies Department offers courses in public speaking, intercultural communication, argumentation and rhetorical analysis, critical reasoning in groups, interpersonal communication, performance studies, persuasion, and organizational communication. Our program offers an Associate's Degree, Associate's Degree for Transfer, and Certificate of Achievement. Our courses allow students freedom within the curriculum to meet a variety of needs and goals including general education courses and requirements in a variety of major and certificate programs.

Growth opportunities for the department include development of courses in facilitation, gender communication, and others.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

Full-time faculty at De Anza College are expected to work part of their instructional load on campus each quarter and to actively participate in the academic and professional life of the college.

The successful candidate will teach core communication studies courses through the practice of equity, social justice, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Faculty are expected to develop, revise, and integrate curriculum for both credit and noncredit programs, with a commitment to interdisciplinary connections and to supporting the college's goals related to information literacy and global, cultural, social, and environmental awareness.

In alignment with the course outline of record, faculty will develop and implement effective, student-centered teaching methodologies that reflect cultural responsiveness, inclusive pedagogy, informed and constructive feedback, and regular and substantive interaction with students. Faculty will engage in regular assessment of student learning outcomes and program-level outcomes, using disaggregated student success, completion, retention, and persistence data to evaluate equity impacts and to inform instructional and curricular improvements that support diverse student populations.

Faculty are expected to collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative and state-of-the-art approaches to communication pedagogy and to participate in program and curriculum development, including new and emerging instructional models. This includes a demonstrated commitment to diversifying curriculum delivery to meet the evolving needs of students through modalities and pathways such as Credit for Prior Learning, Competency-Based Education, short-term course offerings, Dual Enrollment, and instructional programs serving incarcerated students.

Standard duties expected of all faculty include maintaining scheduled office hours; attending and participating in department, division, college-wide, and district-wide planning and governance activities; serving on college and/or district committees; pursuing ongoing professional development; and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor. Faculty will engage in community involvement and outreach as representatives of their discipline and department, contributing to partnerships and activities that strengthen the college's connection to its surrounding communities. In addition, faculty also have opportunities to participate in campus co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that support student engagement and success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
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

OR the equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience teaching a variety of the core undergraduate courses in communication studies.
Recent and relevant teaching experience at the secondary or college level.
Knowledge of emerging instructional technologies, including but not limited to OER, AI, or social media.
Experience with current practices in multiple teaching modalities, including but not limited to course design, RSI, and accessibility.
Demonstrated experience with implementing culturally inclusive pedagogy and practices that support students from historically underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

Indoor, office environment.

Physical Abilities:

(Applicants should perform these physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations)

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Vision sufficient to read various materials.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.
Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

APPLICATION PACKET:

A District on-line application to be completed at http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/ *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
A cover letter detailing your background and experience, skills, and abilities as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

If you wish to request equivalency for this position (if you do not otherwise meet the minimum qualifications via educational degree attainment as specified), you must submit the Request for Equivalency form and supporting documentation. This form must be submitted with your application packet. You may either scan a hard copy of this form with your application packet or submit it as a Word document with your application packet. http://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/Equivalency.pdf

Applicants will be REQUIRED to submit transcripts for salary placement purposes. Applicants who have international transcripts must obtain transcripts that are evaluated by an independent educational-equivalency evaluation company and obtain an English translation (if necessary). These services are to be done at the applicant's expense.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application packet. Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be accepted. For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date. You may also visit our "Applicant Information" webpage to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html

HIRING RANGE: $76,596.00 - $123,297.00 annually plus benefits; actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: https://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html

Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits are also available such as legal assistance, pet insurance, and long-term care. Faculty are also eligible for paid professional development leaves and stipends for educational and professional development.

For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, Tenure-track, 10-months per year.

STARTING DATE: Fall 2026.

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

For more information about our application process contact:

Employment Services

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

12345 El Monte Road

Los Altos Hills, California 94022

Email: employment@fhda.edu

http://hr.fhda.edu/

This position will become Open Until Filled after the initial Closing Date. Any complete applications received while the position is Open Until Filled will be reviewed by the hiring committee only upon committee request.

To apply, visit https://fhda.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2445?c=fhda