Metals; Adjunct​/Part-time

Position: Metals (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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Examples Of Functions and Tasks

Lecture/Laboratory Preparation and Presentation:
Research lecture material; present lecture/laboratory information and concepts to students; prepare and distribute handouts and supplemental material; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom and laboratory discussions; design and administer examinations; evaluate student progress, including tests and grading; maintain student records; counsel students regarding career options, courses, and transfer.

Laboratory Instruction and Supervision: ESSENTIAL - Design, build, and test projects for laboratory assignments; select equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to run the laboratory; develop worksheets and instructions; demonstrate equipment to students; supervise and evaluate student projects; oversee student progress; direct organization of tools and equipment; recommend routine maintenance and repair procedures.

Curriculum Development: ESSENTIAL - Review and evaluate curriculum and materials in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional and/or Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; research industry needs through advisory committees and other sources; design and update curriculum materials; attend curriculum meetings; present proposals for curriculum changes; design degree and certificate programs; coordinate with part-time faculty and staff to enhance consistency of lecture/laboratory content.

Department Management: ESSENTIAL - Develop department class schedules for full and part-time faculty; assist in hiring part-time faculty; prepare and manage budget; coordinate purchases of supplies, tools, and equipment appropriate for department use; prepare capital outlay requests; write grant and Vocational and Technical Educational Assistance (VTEA) proposals; coordinate with Maintenance Technician-Metals/Manufacturing Technology to prioritize activities and review completed work; provide Division Dean with information for evaluations;

notify Sierra College Foundation of donations; review and acknowledge donations to the department.

Advisory Committee Participation: ESSENTIAL - Interact with Sierra College Metals/Manufacturing Advisory Committee; assist in recruiting committee members; schedule and make arrangements for advisory committee meetings; and arrange meeting place and refreshments; develop meeting agendas and send announcements; attend advisory committee meetings and record recollections; provide assistance to advisory committees of local high schools and Regional Occupational Programs (ROPs).

Student Outreach and Placement Participation: ESSENTIAL - Conduct tours of departmental facilities for prospective students and other interested individuals; visit local area schools to interact with prospective students; host departmental open house activities; attend local job fairs; assist in developing 2+2 articulation agreements with local high schools and Regional Occupational Programs (ROPs); provide student career advisement; assist in awarding scholarships; act as department contact for companies seeking employees;

list the job opportunity and requirements with the Career Center; provide letters of reference for students; provide students with lists of potential employment sites.

Liaison: ESSENTIAL - Function as District's point of contact for local industry; contact sites for field trips, arranging for transportation and acknowledging industry participation; locate job sites for student internships; provide apprenticeship direction to local industry; counsel students on apprenticeship and course requirements; provide course descriptions and schedules, as requested; attend industry meetings to review apprenticeship programs and attend graduations at industry sites;

visit internship students and evaluate student progress; assign grades.

Shared Governance Participation: ESSENTIAL - Represent department and/or division by serving on District-wide committees and/or task forces, as appropriate and feasible; participate in Vocational Education Committee activities and sub-groups; research and present issues to…