Plant Science Instructor; Part-Time Faculty Pool Madera Community College

Plant Science Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) – Madera Community College

Continuous Recruitment This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.

Overview

Madera Community College seeks a Plant Science Instructor to provide instruction on the Madera Community College campus and/or at off-site community locations. The instructor will teach a part-time schedule of Plant Science courses as assigned, using a variety of pedagogies and instructional delivery systems, including face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats.

Equity and Inclusive Practice

Madera Community College values the ability to serve a diverse student population. The successful candidate will be equity-minded and committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, staff, administration, students and community partners. An equity-minded individual is expected to:

• Hold educators accountable for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices
• View inequities as a problem of practice to be addressed
• Encourage race-consciousness and embrace human difference
• Sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments
• Build support for equity initiatives across internal and external communities

Leaders should participate in culturally relevant professional development and focus on placing students at the center of work.

Responsibilities

• Teach a part-time schedule of Plant Science courses as assigned
• Utilize diverse pedagogies and instructional delivery systems (in-person, online, hybrid)
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff
• Adhere to institutionally approved curriculum outlines
• Evaluate student progress via tests, assignments, oral responses, etc., aligned with course objectives
• Provide course syllabi to students
• Maintain classroom records in accordance with District Policy
• Submit required grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner
• Fulfill duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must demonstrate responsiveness to the diverse backgrounds of community college students. Qualifications may include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of directly related professional experience; or
• Associate degree and six years of directly related professional experience; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• Equivalent education and/or experience (equivalency process required)

Note:

If degrees listed on transcripts do not exactly match the stated minimum qualifications, petitioning for equivalency is required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into responsibilities
• Experience with racially minoritized students and understanding of historical patterns in higher education
• Willingness to examine and improve instructional practices to support racially minoritized students
• Experience working with students from diverse cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds; including students with disabilities
• Experience working with underrepresented student populations and fostering inclusive environments
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance instruction and student success
• Familiarity with educational technology and current assessment methods
• Knowledge of the community college mission and goals

Other Information

Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours. The selection and hiring process for part-time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. If there is interest, the hiring department will contact applicants for questions or interviews.

Additional Information

This position does not have a closing date and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. By applying you understand you will be placed in a continuous pool. Start dates may vary. If you are not interested at any time, you may withdraw your application. Applications remain on file for 18 months. A new application is required if you wish to pursue opportunities after 18 months.

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