Salary: $5,856.42 - $8,811.83 Monthly
Location : Chula Vista Campus - Chula Vista, CA
Job Type: Tenured Track Faculty
Job Number: 00257
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Sch of Arts, Com, Dsgn & Media
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Funding Type: District
Months of Service: 10
Full-time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Initial Screening Deadline: 02/07/2027
Start Date: August 18, 2027 (Fall Semester)
DescriptionThis position may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, extension site, and online or hybrid assignments.Southwestern Community College District is seeking a full-time, tenure-track, equity-focused faculty member committed to serving its' culturally diverse student population.
Southwestern Community College District seeks faculty who will foster an inclusive learning environment through equity-minded counseling, teaching, leadership, and service to students working toward goals of university transfer, associate degree and certificate completion, employment advancement, and personal growth.
RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the direction of the Dean of the School of Arts, Communication, Design and Media, the School 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 argumentation and debate, in addition to experience in teaching a wide range of communication classes, including intercultural communication, public speaking, oral communication, interpersonal communication, mass communication, and oral interpretation.
The successful candidate will also be expected to develop, coach, and support competitive communication activities and to travel with students, potentially serving as the Assistant Director, and potentially Director, while representing the institution at regional and national competitions.
QualificationsMaster's Degree in Speech, Speech Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Rhetoric, Communication, Communication Studies, Speech Communication, or Organizational Communication.
ORBachelor's Degree in any of the above
AND Master's Degree in Drama/Theater Arts, Mass Communication, or English.
ORThe equivalent
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 () and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Recent Director, Assistant Director, and/or experience managing debate budgets.
- Recent experience coaching collegiate policy debate.
- Recent teaching experience, especially at the community college level.
- Experience in teaching Communication Studies courses using non-traditional approaches.
- Experience teaching argumentation and debate courses at the college level.
- Familiarity with computer-assisted technology as related to public speaking applications.
- Experience in curriculum development and maintenance.
- Experience assessing student learning outcomes.
- Ability to facilitate team travel.
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.
A short teaching demonstration may be required of those invited for an interview.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES- Subject matter preparation:
- Experience in coaching and directing collegiate policy debate.
- Experience in teaching general education/non-major students.
- Experience in teaching Communication Studies courses.
- Evidence of ability and effectiveness as a faculty member:
- Understanding of the role and purpose of the community college.
- Ability to evaluate one's andragogy and its effectiveness in facilitating student learning.
- Ability to use teaching methods that engage racially, ethnically, academically, and culturally diverse students; promote critical thinking and emphasize cooperation and collaboration.
- 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 in equitable teaching practices.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to teach online courses effectively.
- Commitment to professional responsibilities and associations outside of the classroom through contributions to the department, division and college activities.
Supplemental Information SALARY SCHEDULE:
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 $70,277.00-$105,742.00 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
Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE (Subject to change): Any application received after the initial screening deadline is not guaranteed a review.
November 4-February 7, 2027
Position advertised; District receives applications
December 21-January 1, 2027
District closed for winter break.
February 7, 2027
Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position is open until filled.
February 15-26, 2027
Reviewing of applications.
March 1-12, 2027
Search Committee interviews candidates.
April, 2027
Top finalist second level interview.
May, 2027
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. Required materials including a current resume, unofficial transcripts verifying awarded degree(s) and completion date, and 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.
Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached as a supporting document. All notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the 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.
For Academic positions (only): If you do not possess the exact degree major(s) listed in the minimum qualifications section, you will need to submit an
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).
