Part-time Career and Success Instructor; In-person Courses

Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College District is a collaborative and inclusive organization that strives for equity and equal opportunity and that serves a diverse student population. Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the part-time college instructor to teach classes, and to participate in processes that will result in continuous improvement of instruction and programs, student success and completion, and advancement of the vision, mission, and values of Shasta College.

All temporary part-time instructors are compensated a salaried flat rate ranging from $59.19 to $84.20 per clock hour taught each semester in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District and Shasta College Faculty Association/CTA/NEA.

• Meet classes/laboratories as assigned within the academic calendar and/or during intersessions and summer sessions.
• Develop and implement instruction for each class and laboratory period, consistent with the official course outline and District guidelines.
• Maintain online course components for online and hybrid courses, including asynchronous or synchronous content delivery.
• Provide regular student‑student and student‑instructor contact for online and hybrid courses.
• Develop and distribute a syllabus for each course during the first week, detailing course description, objectives, grading, testing, attendance, and other requirements.
• Provide regular, timely feedback to students and return all graded work promptly.
• Assign final grades for courses as required by District policy and applicable laws.
• Demonstrate respect for student rights.
• Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely manner and with consideration of cost to the student.
• Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.
• Supervise students in off‑campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement.
• Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
• Participate in professional development to remain current in the assigned discipline.
• Submit required administrative paperwork, including student learning outcomes accurately.
• Perform discipline‑specific classroom responsibilities as assigned.

• Participate in the evaluation process as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
• Continue to develop professional skills and remain current in subject‑matter knowledge.
• Keep and submit official records required by District policy and administrative procedures.
• Abide by District policies concerning District property and safety.
• Report absences due to illness or personal necessity to the supervising administrator.
• Recommend purchases of instructional supplies and equipment as needed.
• Fulfill all obligations established in the current collective bargaining agreement.

Minimum qualifications are established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office:

• Master's or equivalent foreign degree in disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology, or rehabilitation counseling; and 15 semester units of upper‑division or graduate study in disability, or equivalent.
• Experience and demonstration of sensitivity to diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

Equivalency consideration is available for candidates who formally request it and provide evidence of equivalent qualifications before the closing date.

Shasta College is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all candidates and strongly encourages candidates who meet the minimum qualifications through equivalency to apply for consideration.

Shasta College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. It also prohibits harassment of any kind.