Gerontology Associate; Part-time Instructor Pool

Overview

Mira Costa College is accepting applications to build a pool of instructors for possible future part-time assignments at all locations. The department chairperson or designee will review applications as vacancies become available. Instructors may be assigned to any campus or authorized facility. Assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends.

Posting details and compensation:
Compensation is based on education. To view the current Associate (part-time) Faculty Salary Schedule, please select “Salary Schedules” to the left on the navigation bar. Employees must arrange direct deposit of paychecks via electronic fund transfer.

To be considered for this position, submit the following:

• An application
• A cover letter discussing methods, theories, or technologies relevant to teaching style and describing qualifications not evident in the resume or curriculum vitae
• A resume/CV summarizing educational background and experience
• Transcripts
• Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position; unofficial or legible copies acceptable but must indicate degree(s) conferred, if applicable. An equivalency narrative and supporting documentation should be submitted if you do not possess the EXACT degree major(s) listed in the Minimum Qualifications. See equivalency instructions: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from outside the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies is at  Transcripts or translations in English require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of the degree.

• If needed to meet minimum qualifications, a copy (front and back) of your fully satisfied, lifetime California Community College credential authorizing service in the appropriate discipline.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment is contingent upon:
1) TB test clearance,
2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States,
3) fingerprint clearance, and
4) submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid California Community College credential.

The transcripts must state the degree title, major, and date awarded. Minimum qualifications include:

• Master’s degree in gerontology
• OR master’s degree in psychology (an approved minimum qualification degree title for teaching gerontology at Mira Costa College)
• OR bachelor’s degree in psychology AND master’s degree in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience or social work (an approved minimum qualification degree title for teaching gerontology at Mira Costa College)
• OR a valid appropriate California Community College Credential in the discipline area
• OR see Interdisciplinary Studies
• OR the equivalent

AND have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Applicants claiming equivalence should follow the instructions at the equivalency site: https://-

Basic Function: Under direction, plan, organize and teach assigned courses in an instructional field or discipline in accordance with approved course outlines, education code requirements and faculty contract provisions; provide feedback and guidance to students and evaluate student performance; and perform related duties as assigned.

The duties listed below are illustrative of the work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Plan, organize and develop instructional materials including presentations, lectures, demonstrations, homework…