Instructor in Sign Language, American (Part-Time Pool)

In Balance; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

This is a pool to fill part-time instructor positions at Oxnard College for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 semesters. If you have applied for previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contact/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications for the discipline include: any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience OR any associate degree and six years of professional experience OR the equivalent OR possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.
• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.
• The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.
• All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.
• If education was completed outside the United States, see Foreign Transcripts information.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction through lecture, lab, or performance courses and assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking among students.
• Advise and instruct students on programs of study, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback in class, online, or during office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes, aligning with department, college, and district goals.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment, attendance, progress, and outcomes; submit data and reports on time.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials and order resources to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content in line with new developments; update syllabi and collaborate on measurable outcomes.
• May participate in curriculum development and in department/college meetings; possible involvement in articulation and matriculation activities.
• May provide work direction to others; perform related duties as assigned.

Job description

Instructor in Sign Language, American (Part-TimePool)

Ventura County Community College District

Salary:

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Location: Oxnard College (Oxnard CA), CA

Department: OC - Academic Affairs

Closing: Continuous

Description

This is a pool to fill part-time instructor positions at Oxnard College for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 semesters. If you have applied for previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

WHATYOU'LL DO

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contact/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

WHO WEARE

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work that we do within the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). The VCCCD is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. The VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training; basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promote academic excellence. This creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, the VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and committed group of faculty, staff, and administrators who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

We encourage candidates who are equity-minded to submit an application for employment. We are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

Representative Duties

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings. E
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate. E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record. E
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner. E
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery. E
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization. E
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course. E
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input 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 related activities.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

The minimum qualifications for this discipline are as follows:

Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience OR any associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent* OR; possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.

Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.

The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

If you have competed your education at an institution outside 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 to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position.

Supplemental Information

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 must include 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 (Download PDF reader). If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.

PAY PHILOSOPHY

Starting salaries for PT Faculty are based on educational achievement and relevant experience. Initial placement is within the starting salary range. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth. Please review the Explanation of Salary Placement for Part-Time Faculty (Download PDF reader) 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.

Please be aware that we will require verification of all part-time teaching experience for which you wish to receive credit toward placement on the salary schedule. You will have 30 days to provide verification upon receipt of the offer of employment. Verification must come from the human resources department and state the percentage of full-time-equivalent assignment you worked during the specified time period.

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.