Part-Time Lab Faculty Specialist, Academic Support Center

Part-Time Lab Faculty Specialist, Academic Support Center

Missions College is seeking a part-time Lab Faculty Specialist in the Academic Support Center (ASC). The successful candidate(s) will be skilled at developing rapport and building productive relationships with students and campus colleagues for the primary purpose of connecting them with ASC programs and services. This person must be an innovative thinker who is self-directed and a creative team player who can develop and implement services that contribute to student success and persistence.

The Academic Support Center offers high-quality services in a variety of formats to meet individual student needs, including in-person and online tutoring through drop-in sessions and appointments across a wide range of disciplines, as well as assistance with study strategies. In the classroom, the ASC’s Embedded Tutoring program provides individualized attention during class activities, increasing participation and engagement. The ASC Tutoring Program is a Level II International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) holder with the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).

Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, a District representative will contact you.

This position is a part-time Lab Faculty Specialist for the Tutoring Center. Lab Faculty Specialists perform direct instruction of students in laboratory courses and/or in learning assistance/tutorial centers. Duties include instructing students in an instructional environment; supervising and managing lab activities; coordinating scheduling of equipment and supplies; and training support staff.

Assignments are needed during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters.

Work location:

Mission College, Santa Clara, CA.

Salary is based on a percentage of a workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. It is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $36,191–$52,297 per semester and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

• Education – Possess one of the following:
  • Any master’s degree level discipline in which the Academic Support Center (ASC) provides learning assistance or tutoring; or
  • A master’s degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or another master’s degree with emphasis in adult learning theory.
• Understanding and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

• Ability to assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in tutoring.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the college community.
• Ability to foster a positive working environment free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for the dignity of each individual.
• Ability to observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and College.

• Perform direct instruction of students in the Academic Support Center.
• Maintain accurate class, department, and other records conforming to state requirements and made for district and college needs.
• Participate in the Program Review and participate in SLO assessment and evaluation, using the results to continuously improve student learning.
• Submit necessary reports such as attendance, grade reports, budget reports, rosters, class, and office schedules.
• Assist in recruitment, hiring, orientation, and evaluation of full-time associate and substitute instructors and staff.
• Assist the Dean in the development of curriculum/programs and the implementation of the curriculum approval process at the department level.
• Assist the Division Chair or supervising administrator in preparing class schedule(s) for the department/program and final preparation of the published schedule.
• Assi…