Instructor in Kinesiology (Part-Time)

Ventura County Community College System Office; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,300; Part time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is seeking part-time instructors in kinesiology to deliver in-person instruction across lecture, lab, and performance courses. Responsibilities include developing student skills and assessing progress while guiding study programs.

The pool supports Summer 2026, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters, with opportunities at Oxnard, Moorpark and Ventura campuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the CCC Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators handbook.
• All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.
• Foreign transcripts information and evaluation requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive classroom instruction to diverse students in lecture, lab, or performance settings.
• Assess and develop student cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking.
• Advise students on programs of study and available support resources.

Education

Master's in kinesiology

Bachelor's + Master's in life sciences/related

Equivalent qualifications

California CC Credential

Job description

Instructor in Kinesiology (Part-Time)

Ventura County Community College District

Salary:

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: 2026-00146

Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Department: Districtwide

Closing: Continuous

Description

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for futureconsideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at anyof our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applicationssubmitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer2026, Fall 2026, and/or Spring 2027semesters and may be considered if avacancy becomes available within the academicyear.

If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you willneed to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor(Non-Contact/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroominstruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose offacilitating the attainment of their academic or vocationalobjectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Codesections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may beemployed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.
• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, orperformance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities,communication skills, and higher order thinking skills amongstudents through appropriate assignments and activities inone-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructionalsettings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, otherinstitutions of higher education,lifelong learning resources, andeffective study skills; refer students to support services,programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting courseobjectives and student learning outcomes through assignments,projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in atimely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or duringestablished consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlinesand student learning outcomes to maximize student learning inalignment with department, college, and district goals; implementthe student performance objectives as listed on the official courseoutline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment,attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, andstudent learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reportsrelated to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks,manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, withdiscipline faculty; order instructional materials according tocampus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction inaccordance with new theory, application, and industry developmentswithin the discipline or area of specialization.
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regularbasis to assess and revise measurable student performanceindicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provideinput into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department,division, campus, and district meetings.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation relatedactivities.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for thediscipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Boardof Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Facultyand Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

The minimum qualifications for this discipline are asfollows:

Master's degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercisescience, education with an emphasis in physical education,kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical educationOR Bachelor's degree in any of the aboveAND Master's degree in any life science, dance,physiology, health education, recreation administration or physicaltherapy; OR the equivalent* OR;possession of an appropriate California Community CollegeCredential.

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited collegeor university.

If you have competed your education at an institutionoutside of the United States, please see the section below titled"Foreign Transcripts" for additional information.

EQUIVALENCY

The Ventura County Community College District, in its desire toselect outstanding faculty members from the largest possible poolof qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates mayattain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means.Certain combinations of education, experience and otheraccomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equalto the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidateswhose transcripts do not list the title of their degree exactly aslisted above, but feel they possess such equivalent qualificationsare encouraged to complete and submit the SupplementalQuestionnaire for Equivalency with their application forreview by the Districtwide Equivalency Committee.The equivalency review is an independentprocess for district wide disciplines that is separate from the recruitmentprocess to fill a vacancy. A subcommittee of disciplineexperts that is coordinated by an Academic Senate President willreviews the equivalency materials and make a recommendation as towhether or not the applicant demonstrated they have qualificationsthat are equivalent to those shown in the minimum qualificationssection of the job posting. For disciplines that are unique to aspecific campus the equivalency may be done by the hiring committeealong with an Academic Senate President. Please be aware that the hiring committee may not be able to wait for the results from theequivalency review due to varioustime constraints and may need to move forward with the recruitment process.

Example: Minimum Qualifications state: "Master's degree inagriculture". Candidate's transcripts state: "Master's degree in agricultural science".

Since the degree on the candidate's transcripts inthe example do not EXACTLY MATCH the degree listed in the minimumqualifications section, this candidate MUST complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered. When completing the form, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications. Do not assume that you do not need to submit a Supplemental Questionnaire forEquivalency because your degree is similar to a degree stated inthe minimum qualifications. Degree titles that are not an exact match will not be considered outside of the equivalencyprocess.

For further details regarding equivalency and the criteria bywhich equivalency may be granted, please review VCCCDBoard Policy 7211 and VCCCDAdministrative Policy 7211.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS

If a vacancy in this discipline becomes available the applicationsin this pool will be reviewed by the hiring department. Onlycomplete application packets that include the required documentsand that meet the minimum qualifications (or that have been determined to possess equivalent qualifications) will be reviewed. The candidates deemed most qualified for the position will be invited to an interview. When completing the application and thesupplemental questions, it is important to outline in detail youreducation, training (classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. You will be evaluated based upon the informationprovided.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applicants, including previous and current VCCCD employees, must submit the following documents with their application in order to be considered. Please be aware that the hiring committee willNOT have access to materials kept in District personnel files, suchas transcripts, and such materials will not be considered unless they are included in your application packet. All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. You may submita new application once every 24 hours, but it must have all of the attachments as listed below. Failure to submit these materials may result in disqualification. Please note that only the most recentapplication submitted will be considered.

1. A completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application. All sections of the application must be filled out. Resumes are nota substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of theemployment application.
2. Cover Letter. The cover letter of must include the following: A) the date, yourname, and the position and locations for which you are applying, B) address your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverseacademic, social, economic, cultural, disability, and ethnicbackgrounds of community college students, and C) provide thescreening committee with an understanding of how you willcontribute as a fully participating member of the VCCCDcommunity.
3. Resume
4. Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required). If you choose to submit letters of recommendation, they should beuploaded with your application materials. We will not accept confidential letters of recommendation.
5. Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable). Please see the section titled "Equivalency" under the minimumqualifications above.
6. Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts. Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree wasconferred, or the degree will not be considered for the purpose ofdetermining if you meet minimum qualifications. Copies of diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. If the qualifyingdegree has yet to be conferred and you expect to have the degreebefore you begin employment, you must submit transcripts that statethe title of the degree you are working toward obtaining and indicate the anticipated completion date in your response to the associated supplemental question provided during the application process. An official copy of your transcripts will be required upon being hired. Instructors will not be allowed to start working untilofficial transcripts have been received.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS

If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you mustinclude a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. Please also upload a copy of the transcript that was evaluated. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited.

If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation.

PAY PHILOSOPHY

Startingsalaries for PT Faculty are based on educational achievement and relevant experience. Initial placement is within the startingsalary range. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth. Please review the Explanation of Salary Placement for Part-Time Faculty for more information.

STARTING SALARY

Part-time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between $2,007 and $3,108 per semester per 10% load.

Part-time faculty with non-classroom assignments are paid between $2,678 and $4,146 per semester per 10% load.

Part-time faculty salaries are governed by the collective bargaining agreement between the Ventura County Federation of College Teachers, AFT, Local 1828, AFL-CIO and the Ventura County Community College District. More information can be found in the AFT contract.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who are invited to participate in the interview process who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, must notify the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing at least two business days prior to the interview. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request in an email to [e-mail] and include an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Academic Careers page.

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