Instructor in Ecology, Focus: Landscape Management Non-Credit; Part-Time Pool

Instructor in Ecology, Initial Focus:
Landscape Management (Non-Credit) – Part-Time Pool

Job Number:
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
Location: Moorpark College (Moorpark, CA)
Department: MC – Student Learning
Closing: Continuous

Initial focus of this teaching assignment is the area of landscape management within the instructional discipline of Ecology.

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate 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 through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Master's in ecology or environmental studies 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.
• For foreign transcripts, complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency if the degree title does not exactly match the listed minimum qualifications.

Master’s in Ecology or Environmental Studies 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 the degree was earned at a foreign institution, complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency. Degree titles that are not an exact match will be considered only through the equivalency process as described in the district policy.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, religion, sex, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

Part-time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between $2,408 and $3,108 per semester per 10% load. Starting salaries are based on educational achievement and relevant experience. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth.

Compensation is governed by the collective bargaining agreement between the Ventura County Federation of College Teachers, AFT, Local 1828, AFL-CIO and the Ventura County Community College District.