Instructor in Chemistry; Part-Time Pool

Overview

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

Location:

Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA. Job Type: Part-Time Faculty. Job Number: . Closing:
Continuous. Salary information is listed under the compensation section.

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

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; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The district is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. It does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills through assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance-mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting 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; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current records of course enrollment, attendance, student progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials in collaboration with discipline faculty; order materials to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials to reflect new theory, application, and industry developments; update syllabi and collaborate regularly to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators.
• May participate in curriculum and program development and attend committees and meetings; may participate in articulation and matriculation activities; may provide work direction to others; perform related duties as assigned.

Note: E = Essential Duties.

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.

Master s in chemistry OR Bachelor s in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry OR the equivalent OR possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline. All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university. If you have completed your education outside the United States, see the Foreign Transcripts section for additional information.

The district may recognize equivalencies when appropriate and provides a Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency. See the handbook and…