High School Equivalency (HSE) Instructor (Part-Time Faculty - SC)

Saddleback College; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Saddleback College in southern California invites applications for temporary, part-time faculty positions to help a diverse student body achieve educational goals. These roles are on an as-needed basis within transfer, general education, career and technical programs, serving residents who live within commuting distance to Orange County.

Teaching responsibilities include delivering courses per curriculum, preparing outlines and lectures, assessing student performance, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field or liberal studies as appropriate for the course
• Instructor credential required per California Education Code 87355 (pre-1990) or approved equivalency
• Commitment to equity and diversity and understanding of diverse student populations

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Prepare and provide students with course outlines, materials, and lectures that support learning objectives.
• Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Report assessment data on student learning outcomes and related college/department outcomes.
• Use outcomes assessment results to improve teaching and learning.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics; stay current in subject matter.
• Follow college and district policies and procedures; meet deadlines for reporting.
• Utilize current technology and learning materials to engage students.
• Establish and maintain regular contact with students, including distance education learners.
• Teach at scheduled times and locations; meet workload obligations; maintain records.
• Participate in curriculum review and program development as needed.
• Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, online, and off-campus classes.

Skills

Equity and diversity sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in any social science, humanities, mathematics, or natural science discipline or liberal studies as appropriate for the course

Valid California Community College instructor credential appropriate to the subject per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990)

Equivalency to (a) or (b) above if applicable

Job description

Temporary, part-time faculty positions offer the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical education programs. These part-time positions are on an as-needed basis and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

Performance Responsibilities

• The primary responsibilities of part-time faculty are to teach classes in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines. The faculty member will prepare and provide students with course outlines, materials, and lectures that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus; when requested, help develop, and measure learning outcomes as identified by the department; and assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Report assessment data on student learning outcomes, administrative unit outcomes, and/or student services outcomes.
• Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Follow the regulations, policies, and procedures of the college and district as published.
• Complete all program/college/district reporting deadlines on time.
• Complete and submit required documents in a timely manner.
• Make use of technology and learning materials that are current, support the lesson, and enable students to engage with the material.
• Establish and maintain a framework for regular and sustained contact with/among students if teaching distance education courses.
• Teach classes during the scheduled time and at the assigned location.
• Meet workload obligations.
• Maintain accurate records.
• May participate in curriculum review and program development.
• Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must meet one (1) of the following qualifications under (a) through (c): (a) Bachelor's degree or higher in any social science, humanities, mathematics, or natural science discipline or in liberal studies as appropriate for the course OR (b) Valid California Community College instructor credential appropriate to the subject per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990) OR (c) A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of (a) or (b) above. Applicants submitting an application on the basis of equivalency must thoroughly and completely answer all of the equivalency questions, in addition to providing all other required materials.
2. Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within an educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate must be bilingual Spanish.