Administration of Justice Instructor

Overview

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) serves a diverse student population in the northern Sacramento Valley. The campus is in Redding, with access to outdoor amenities and a committed focus on equitable education outcomes. Shasta College aims to provide safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments and to empower students to improve their lives and communities. As a faculty member, you will contribute to a welcoming academic atmosphere and work with a diverse student body to enhance student success.

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College District is an inclusive organization that strives for equity and equal opportunity and serves a diverse student population. Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the full-time college instructor to teach classes and participate in processes that improve instruction, student success, completion, and alignment with the district’s mission and values.

• Classroom Responsibilities: meet classes and laboratories as scheduled; develop and implement instruction consistent with course outlines and district guidelines; maintain online components for online/hybrid courses; provide regular student contact; distribute syllabi in the first week; provide timely feedback and return graded work; assign final grades per district policy and applicable laws; refer students to tutoring and services; supervise off-campus activities as required;
  
  provide academic assistance during office hours; participate in professional development; submit required administrative paperwork including student learning outcomes; perform discipline-specific responsibilities as assigned.
• Additional Responsibilities: schedule and communicate office hours; participate in district governance and curriculum review; contribute to program review and planning; participate in hiring processes as needed; attend department and division meetings; assess learning outcomes; engage in professional development to improve pedagogy and student success; comply with flex hours and collective bargaining requirements; maintain records and report absences; recommend instructional purchases; fulfill all obligations under the collective bargaining agreement;
  
  perform discipline-specific duties as assigned.

The successful applicant will demonstrate broad preparation and depth of knowledge in the discipline, with the following capabilities:

• Work effectively with colleagues to support innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population;
• Work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, and goals;
• Design and deliver courses in multiple modalities (in-person, online, hybrid);
• Participate in recruitment and articulation with local schools, colleges, and universities;
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally;
• Maintain currency in the subject matter and assess student learning outcomes;
• Explore new technologies and teaching practices to benefit students and programs;
• Show sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and disabilities among staff and students;
• Be committed to the California Community College mission.

• Education Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or higher with two years of professional experience OR Associate degree with six years of professional experience. The experience must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of staff and students, including those with physical and learning disabilities.

To be considered for a Faculty position, submit all of the following online: cover letter addressing criteria, current resume or placement file, college transcripts (unofficial accepted at application). Attention Applicants: after submission, materials will be screened. Internal candidates must submit required materials. References from Hiring Committee or Board Members will not be considered. Interviews are by invitation only and may be conducted via Zoom.

The District does not reimburse moving expenses. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment on bases of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, or other protected characteristics in admission to, treatment in employment, or access to educational programs and activities. The College remains committed to a safe, inclusive environment.