Part-Time Learning Assistance Services Instructor

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Description

Under general direction of the Dean of Instructional Support Services (ISS), plan, organize, coordinate, and implement the Learning Assistance Services (LAS) programs.

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications to teach any master's degree level discipline in which learning assistance or tutoring is provided at the college where the coordinator is employed.

OR

A master's degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other Master's degree with emphasis in adult learning theory.

Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience tutoring (individual and/or group) and/or tutoring programs.

* Complete ED 100:
Tutor Training-Level 1 to become familiar with the application of the philosophy and strategies of effective tutoring, particularly the use of The Twelve Step Tutoring Cycle in individual tutoring and a computer lab setting.

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Plan, develop, organize, coordinate, and implement the District's LAS programs including the Academic Success (Tutorial) Center at the Chula Vista campus and Higher Education Centers.

* Develop and implement a range of tutorial services that serve the needs of the student population; design and conduct workshops/tutorial sessions for students to improve their learning and academic success.

* Perform outreach to the college and the college community about Learning Assistance Services programs.

* Coordinate LAS academic support services with School/Center/Unit deans.

* Participate in the evaluation of tutors in relation to tutoring techniques and applications and monitor their effectiveness in leading students to become independent learners; meet with tutors when improvement plans are developed.

* Coordinate the development and distribution of all Learning Assistance Services related materials; market and promote LAS, PSP, test proctoring.

* Demonstrated sensitivity to a diverse population of students and staff in terms of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background.

Supplemental Information

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Academic Part-time - Instructional

For more information, please contact Shawna Hutchins-Williams at shutchins or Mia McClellan at mmcclellan in Instructional Support Services at

Application Process:

A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date. Required materials including a current resume, unofficial transcripts verifying awarded degree(s) and completion date, and any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Failure to submit supporting…