Instructor In Culinary Arts​/Food Technology; Part-Time Pool

Location : Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Job Type : Part-Time Faculty

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Department : Districtwide

Opening Date : 03 / 21 / 2025

Description

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year.

If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to reapply to this pool to continue being considered.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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

WHO WE ARE

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) serves residents throughout Ventura County through its three colleges:
Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College. We offer transfer programs, career technical training, basic skills instruction, and community services aimed at cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills development.

VCCCD values diversity among faculty, staff, and administrators to promote academic excellence and an inclusive environment, fostering multicultural awareness, mutual understanding, and role modeling for students.

VCCCD does not discriminate based on 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.

Representative Duties

• Deliver academic instruction via lectures, labs, or performance courses; assess and develop students' cognitive, communication, and higher-order thinking skills through various activities.
• Advise students on programs of study, transfer opportunities, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services as needed.
• Evaluate student performance, provide timely feedback, and assess achievement of course objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Plan and organize instruction based on approved course outlines and student learning outcomes; implement performance objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment, attendance, progress, and curriculum; submit reports on time.
• Choose instructional materials collaboratively, order supplies, and update course content regularly to reflect current industry developments.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and participate in departmental or district meetings; may provide work direction to others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess the minimum qualifications as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, which include:
• Any bachelor's degree or higher plus two years of professional experience, or
• Any associate degree plus six years of professional experience, or
• Possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.

All coursework must be from an accredited institution. Candidates with foreign coursework must include a foreign transcript evaluation. Equivalency considerations are available; applicants should submit the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency if their degree titles do not exactly match the stated minimum qualifications.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed when a vacancy arises. The most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Applicants must submit a complete application, including all required documents, to be considered.

Application Procedure

Complete the online application, including a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and optional letters of recommendation. Ensure all documents are attached before submission, as only the most recent application will be considered. For assistance, contact the applicant support line at .