Instructor in English; Part-Time Pool

Overview

Instructor in English (Part-Time Pool) – Ventura County Community College District.

Location:

Districtwide (Ventura County CA). Job Type: Part-Time Faculty. Job Number: . Salary and compensation details are determined by the district’s policies for part-time faculty. Closing:
Continuous.

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds to facilitate attainment of academic or vocational objectives. Instructors may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment in accordance with Education Code provisions.

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD’s three colleges – Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College – offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, career technical training, basic skills instruction, and community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth and life enrichment. VCCCD is committed to recruiting a diverse and qualified group of faculty and staff and to creating an inclusive educational and work environment for employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves.

The district does not engage in employment practices that discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, color, language, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

• Provide academic instruction to students through lectures, labs, or performance courses; assess and support cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher-order thinking through assignments and activities in person, online, or distance-mediated settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, higher education options, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services and professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance against course objectives and student learning outcomes; provide timely feedback to student inquiries in-class, online, or during office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes; align instruction with department, college, and district goals.
• Maintain accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, progress, curriculum, and outcomes; submit data and reports in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials; order materials to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content to reflect new theory and developments; update syllabi and assess measurable student performance indicators.
• May participate in curriculum development, committees, articulation, matriculation activities, and provide supervision to others as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Note: E = Essential Duties.

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

Required qualifications include one of the following:

• Master’s in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition; OR
• Bachelor’s in English, literature, or related field and Master’s in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism; OR
• Equivalent qualifications as determined by the district (see equivalency process); OR
• Possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.

All coursework must be from an accredited college or university. If education was completed outside the United States, review the foreign transcripts section for additional information. Applicants may submit a Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency if needed.

Supplemental information about equivalency, selection process, and application procedures follows.

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