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Position Number: 2084136
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Communications - Journalism

Journalism Instructor
Full Time Tenure Track Eligible Faculty Position
Santa Barbara City College

Please apply at https://jobs.sbcc.edu/postings/3044

A message from Dr. Utpal K. Goswami, Superintendent/President, Santa Barbara City College
I am very pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities at Santa Barbara City College. As one of the top community colleges in the country we seek exceptional individuals who will contribute to the institutional mission. With our commitment to the success of every student Santa Barbara City College has created a unique academic culture, which has been recognized with numerous accolades and awards. This includes the 2013 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence in, among other things, increased levels of access and success for marginalized and low-income students.

I highlight to you the profound commitment the College has to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. As a community, we believe that diversity comes in many forms. We understand that individuals are multidimensional, shaped by the intersections of a variety of life experiences and factors. We recognize and challenge the inequities that stem from the complex world in which we live and embrace the many facets of people that make up our wonderful College. And as a leader among community colleges we take pride in our ability to solve problems for the benefit of our students and the community.

Consequently, we seek College employees who will take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for our students. And, in return, we make every effort to make this a great place to work. If this appeals to you and you are ready to make the commitment we invite you to join our community and embrace our commitments and values.

Vision Statement:
Santa Barbara City College strives to build a socially conscious community where knowledge and respect empower individuals to transform our world.

Mission Statement:
Santa Barbara City College welcomes all students. The College provides a diverse learning environment and opportunities for students to enrich their lives, advance their careers, complete certificates, earn associate degrees, and transfer to four-year institutions.

The College is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, respectful, participatory, and supportive community dedicated to the success of every student.

College Facts (as of Fall 2019)

Instruction, administrative, and support services are provided by 247 full-time faculty, 523 adjunct faculty, and 366 full-time staff and management.

Santa Barbara City College currently enrolls approximately 16,120 students, the majority of whom are from racially diverse populations as follows: African American/Black – 2.9%; American Indian/Alaskan Native: 0.5%; Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander- 7.9%; Hispanic/Latinx – 39.1%; two or more races – 5.0.%; Unknown – 1.4%; and White: 42.7%.

37.3% of SBCC's students are under age 19, 34.7% are between the ages 20 and 24, 19.4% are between the ages of 25 and 39, and 8.7% are 40 or older.

40.1% of SBCC's students attend full time (12 units or more), and 59.9% of SBCC students attend part- time.

In 2009, SBCC gained the status of Hispanic Serving Institution, which among many other benefits, made us eligible to apply for federal grants geared toward strengthening institutional capacity and building programs to increase the success of Hispanic and other underrepresented students.

The College recently adopted the Umoja program, a transfer success program geared toward African-American and other black students.

In 2018, Santa Barbara City College celebrates 100 years of Adult Education in the Santa Barbara community.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Completed online applications must be submitted by Tuesday, January 19, 2020 @ 11:59 PM PST.

SALARY & PERSONNEL BENEFITS:
The current salary schedule range for an entering tenure-track faculty member is $60,856 - $95,406 plus an earned doctoral bonus of $3,042.80. Depending on the entry step, the faculty member advances one-step each year and has the potential to reach the current maximum step of $121,454, depending on the educational level attained. Starting salary is commensurate with academic preparation and full-time related, paid experience. In addition to salary, each full-time employee participates in a "cafeteria style" health and welfare benefits program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
Commencing Fall 2021, a full-time tenure-track faculty position will be available in the Journalism Department. Responsibilities include teaching journalism and mass communication courses and serving as the faculty adviser to TheChannels.org. TheChannels.org is a multiple award-winning student-run online news publication with a robust local-to-international readership. The successful candidate for this position will oversee all business- and technology-related responsibilities and supervise students creating the editorial product. This candidate must also demonstrate a passionate commitment to students' First Amendment freedoms; a bedrock knowledge of journalistic practices, reportorial skills, and ethics; and an ability to recruit, motivate, and retain student journalists. Other responsibilities include participation in the governance of the college via committee assignments and maintenance of sufficient office hours to meet student needs. Involvement in activities designed to improve teaching and particularly the application of technology to the instructional process is expected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

1. Master's in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalism OR

Bachelor's in either of the above AND

Master's in English, history, communication, literature, composition, comparative literature, any social science, business, business administration, marketing, graphics or photography

OR the equivalent.

2. Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, culture, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

3. Possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to all of the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required material.

If the title of your degree as stated on your transcripts DOES NOT EXACTLY MATCH one of the
degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications listed above, you must request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of application. Those documents include a completed SBCC Equivalency Crosswalk and a narrative synopsis of your educational background justifying equivalency.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience as a faculty adviser for a student news publication;

Experience working in the print and web-based journalism industry, including but not limited to reporting, writing, editing and news production for print and/or web-based/multimedia platforms;

Teaching and professional experience in multimedia, broadcast, and digital journalism, reporting and on-air performing and reporting, both face-to-face and online/hybrid, at the community college level;

Knowledge of and/or training in news production, journalistic theory and skills, ethics, law, web-based/social media, mass communication theory, or other relevant subjects;

Demonstrated willingness to work with students both in and outside of class, potentially including travel to regional, state, and national conventions;

Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of diversity, and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation.

APPLICATION DEADLINE/SCREENING:
Completed online applications must be submitted by Tuesday, January 19, 2021 @11:59 PM PST.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
(The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.)

1. Online District Application form

2. Cover letter addressing the applicant's experience and the desirable qualifications listed in this announcement.

3. CV or Resume.

4. Copy of an unofficial college/university transcript, which verify minimum qualifications.
Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree was conferred or the degree will not be considered for the purpose of determining if you meet minimum qualifications. If the qualifying degree has yet to be conferred and you expect to have the degree before you begin employment, you must submit transcripts that state the title of the degree you are working toward obtaining and indicate the anticipated completion date in your response to the associated supplemental question provided during the application process. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. An official copy of your transcripts will be required upon being hired. Instructors will not be allowed to start working until official transcripts have been received.

5. If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement in the "Documents Needed To Apply" section entitled "Equivalency" in the online application. The statement presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g. transcripts, publications, other documents.

Instructions for Completing Equivalency Documentation

6. Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an officialUSAcertified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within theUSA. This report must be attached to the online application.NOTE: If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. To search for institutions that are recognized as accredited byCHEAor the U.S. Department of Education, visit http://www.chea.org/search/search.asp or http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx. For a list of recognized organizations providing transcript evaluation services, visit http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

7. Letters of reference are not required for this recruitment. Please do not submit reference letters within your online application.

8. Within the online application, there is a required section to list three professional references; a maximum of six references may be submitted. These references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position. These references should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance.

Additional Instructions:
If you experience technical difficulties attaching any of your documents electronically, please contact Human Resources for instructions. If you do not have a scanner, there are commercial facilities available to assist you with this process. All required documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the application deadline or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.

Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, a complete online application including all required application documents (listed above) must be submitted via https://jobs.sbcc.edu/postings/3044 by the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants). It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1) be complete and specific to fully indicate education, experience and other qualifications of the applicant. "See Resume" is not acceptable.

If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required documents must be attached separately for each position. Applications and all documents submitted become the property of SBCC and are retained electronically.

Please Note: You will receive a confirmation number when your complete application has been successfully submitted online.

Selection Procedure:
The selection committee, who will recommend candidates for personal interviews at SBCC, will initially review online applications. A teaching demonstration will be required for selected applicants. After the initial interviews have been conducted, the committee will recommend the top candidates to the Superintendent/President for a final interview. The successful candidate's name will then be presented to the Board of Trustees for final approval and authorization to hire. Candidates will participate primarily in remote interviews and in some instances final interviews may be conducted in person while observing all health and safety protocols as approved by the Santa Barbara County Health Department.

Please Note: Santa Barbara City College regrets that applicants cannot be reimbursed for expenses related to the application or interview process, including travel expenses.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:
If you are selected for an interview and need special services or facilities to participate in the interview, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

General Requirements to be submitted Upon Offer of Employment:

Satisfactory fingerprint report and a completed tuberculosis risk assessment.

Documentation verifying identity and United States citizenship or authorization that you have the right to work in the United States permanently and do not now or in the future require sponsorship by Santa Barbara City College or other hiring institutions.

Official transcripts conferring college degrees indicated on the employment application.

WORKING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor instructional classroom work environment
Subject to variable work hours
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Constant interruptions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (with or without provision of reasonable accommodation)
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for an extended period of time.
Communicating and expressing oneself clearly on a variety of topics in conversations with, and presentations to, staff, students, and members of the community.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Reaching, bending and stooping to retrieve materials.
Lifting, carrying materials to and from teaching location.
Pushing, pullingassistivetools for transporting materials.
Regular operation of a computer keyboard, calculator, and other normal office equipment.
Reading a variety of complex materials.
Mobility as required on campus and between locations to monitor student activities.

For all Full Time Faculty openings, deadlines, and link to online application, please visit our website at: https://jobs.sbcc.edu/postings/3044

Santa Barbara City College,
721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2394
(805) 965-0581Ext. 2258
Interviews by Invitation Only

SBCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military and veteran status, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.