Associate Faculty - Management

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Santa Rosa Junior College is currently accepting applications on a continuous basis to establish a pool for associate faculty assignments. Assignments may be temporary, part‑time and/or on‑call and may be immediate or as needed. The Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer ‘remote only’ assignments.

• Assignments are made on a part‑time, hourly basis. The maximum part‑time faculty assignment may not exceed 67% of an annual full‑time assignment.
• Starting hourly rate:
  Please see hourly salary schedules or contact Human Resources for more information.
• Salary placement is based on academic background, vocational experience, and teaching experience (depending on discipline) and as documented in application materials. Initial step placement will be at Step 1 pending evaluation of experience as outlined in the AFA Contract Article 27.
• Compensation for assigned classes is paid over the duration of the assignment.
• The District offers medical insurance for those who meet eligibility requirements.
• Associate faculty accrue sick leave on a pro‑rated basis.
• Retirement options include CalSTRS Defined Benefit, CalSTRS Cash Balance, and Social Security.

• Provide excellent instruction and faculty support to students, which may include evening, weekend, online or hybrid and/or off‑campus assignments.
• Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Maintain currency in the field(s) of expertise.
• Focus primarily on instruction and/or student services.
• Participate in committee work, evaluations, student learning outcomes assessment, and hiring committees as requested for additional compensation.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Business Education, Marketing, Public Administration, or Finance; OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the previous areas AND Master’s degree in Economics, Accountancy, Taxation, or Law; OR the equivalent; OR a fully satisfied California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Business and Industrial Management.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti‑racism.
• Creative and innovative approaches to teaching.
• Depth of post‑secondary teaching experience with community college students.
• Experience in developing online courses with a focus on student learning.
• Integration of technology and soft skills in curriculum.
• Ability to teach a variety of business courses as demonstrated by professional experience or prior teaching experience.
• Recent and relevant employment in both business and/or education.

Applications will remain in queue until a need arises, up to one year. Selected candidates will be invited to interview. Candidates not given an immediate assignment will remain in pool for four years.

• Completed Santa Rosa Junior College employment application.
• Contact information for three professional references, including one current or former supervisor.
• Brief cover letter.
• Current resume.
• Written response to diversity prompt (200—500 words) with examples in curriculum, learning activities, teaching practices, etc.
• Copies of transcripts of all college‑level coursework, stating that the Degree(s) has been conferred.
• If transcripts are from outside the U.S., a formal evaluation by an accredited credential evaluation service.
• If not meeting minimum qualifications, complete and attach Faculty Equivalency Application and supporting documents.
• If applicable, copy of California Community College Credential (both sides).

• Provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Complete background check including Live Scan and TB screening.
• Be willing to work on‑site as determined by the department.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and from underrepresented groups. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected characteristic.