Fire Technology Instructor, part-time

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the adjunct instructor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the community college district.

Working conditions:

Classroom environment and unassigned faculty office environment. Classes may be at the Palm Desert Campus or one of our sites in Indio, Mecca/Thermal, Desert Hot Springs, or Palm Springs. Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening or weekends.

Examples of

Job Duties:

• Meet classes/lab on day and times assigned
• Develop and implement instruction for each class/lab period which is consistent with the official course outline
• Develop and distribute the first week of class, a written syllabus for each course to communicate to students course objectives, grading criteria, and classroom policies
• Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws
• Ensure course textbooks and instructional materials are made available to students in a timely manner
• Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate
• Supervise student in off-campus activities when participation is part of the instructor's load
• Evaluate students' progress toward meeting course objectives; advise the students of course objectives, methods of evaluation and the results of the evaluation
• Return assignments and examination results in a timely fashion
• Assign grades to students in the manner provided by District policy and administrative procedure and prescribed by Ed Code and Title V regulations for the State of California
• Submit grade report forms and other reporting forms, including but not limited to census, progress reports, attendance records, and proctoring forms, in a timely and accurate manner
• Abide by department regulations concerning the proper use, care, and security of equipment
• Advise Supervisor of unsafe conditions or potential hazards and recommend solutions
• Fulfill all obligations as established in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Keep official records required by District policy and administrative procedures and submit them in accordance with college procedures

• The minimum qualifications for disciplines on this list are specifically named bachelor's degree(s) or higher and two years of professional experience, and/or other specifications as noted, or specifically named associate degree(s) and six years of professional experience. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• This posting is for a part-time instructor (adjunct) pool.
• College of the Desert Adjunct Association (CODAA) Bargaining Unit
• The primary teaching modality for this adjunct role is in-person.

Salary placement is according to the CODAA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

To be considered a candidate for this position, the following materials must be electronically uploaded:

• Online Application:
  All sections of the College of the Desert District online application must be completed including education and experience.
• Resume:
  Must include length of employment (month/year start and end dates) for each employer.
• Cover Letter:
  Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.
• College Transcripts:
  Academic transcripts of all college level coursework showing date degree awarded from an accredited institution. For consideration, degree(s) must be awarded at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. Successful candidate must provide official transcripts upon hire. Non-U.S. transcripts must include a certified U.S. evaluation (i.e., NACES agency:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at the time of application. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of the required transcripts.

List of References:
References should include at least two supervisors and one colleague. Please include name, title, email and current phone numbers. Letters of reference will not be accepted in lieu of the required List of References.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• College of the Desert does not offer sponsorship nor take over sponsorship for an employment VISA.
• Employment is contingent on residence in California.
• Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
• All submitted materials become the property of College of the Desert Community College District and will not be returned or copied and will be considered for this position only.
• Applicant bears the sole responsibility…