Communication technician Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

Department Summary

The Department of Communication Studies teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in communication rooted in theoretical frameworks, research methods, and practical application. COMM Studies offers a . degree with more than 800 majors, an . degree with more than 30 students, and multiple minors. COMM Studies offers a substantial number of GE courses including COMM 20, Public Speaking and COMM 100W, Writing Workshop.

Brief Description of Duties

Teach lower division GE courses in Communication Studies such as COMM 10 : Interpersonal Communication; COMM 20 : Public Speaking; COMM 20N : Public Speaking for Nonnative Speakers; COMM 21 : Performing Culture and Society; COMM 40 : Argumentation and Advocacy; COMM 41 : Critical Decision Making; COMM 45 : Media and Culture; and COMM 74 : Fundamentals of Intercultural Communication. With relevant education and experience, candidates may teach upper division GE such as COMM 100W : Writing Workshop, COMM 157SL : Community Action / Community Service, COMM 174 : Intercultural Communication, COMM 179 : Global Media and Resistance. With a terminal degree or relevant professional expertise, candidates may teach upper division major courses. This assignment enriches the undergraduate curriculum in both General Education and the Communication Studies major, and provides instruction in specialized areas not otherwise available to the University.

• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity–including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation–through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).

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Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy .

Anticipated starting salary :

L-A / - $4530 - $5300L-B / - $5405 - $6300

L-C / - $6190 - $6800

L-D / - $7794 - $8250

Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty part-time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the for more information.

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Employment Conditions

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