Deaf Studies; Adjunct​/Part-time

Description

In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available.

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Master's, or equivalent foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education, education, psychology, educational psychology or rehabilitation counseling, and 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in deaf and hearing impaired.

This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates:
Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement).

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, Live Scan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted).

Did you know that you can also determine if you meet the minimum qualifications by going through an equivalency process? The equivalency process helps determine if coursework taken and/or professional experience meets the minimum education and/or experience requirements. If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at Sierra College Human Resources. Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.

A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

• World Education Services
• Educational Credential Evaluators

WHY SIERRA?

• One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation
• The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development to meet its mission, including equity-minded programs and conferences related to equity and student success.
• Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies, and all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate
• State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, student success, and equity. The College serves over 17,800 students per term across multiple campuses and centers and is committed to inclusive teaching and practices that support diverse student populations.

Placement on the District's Faculty Salary Schedule is dependent upon years of experience and level of education. Entry-level rates range up to $98.98 per hour for lectures and $74.24 per hour for lab/counselor work, with a highest salary attainable of $127.21 (lecture) / $95.41 (lab/counselor) per hour. Employees are members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Sick leave and other leaves are available according to the collective bargaining agreement.

There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position:

• Employment Application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
• Teaching Philosophy Statement:
  Write your statement on a separate document and upload it at the end of the application. Include responses to the prompts…