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

Ventura County Community College District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is seeking a part-time Instructor in Sign Language for Oxnard College to help fill a continuing pool for Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027. This Non-Contract/Temporary role can support multiple semesters with duties spanning instruction, advising, and curriculum collaboration.

Applicants should meet the discipline's minimum qualifications and be prepared to contribute to a diverse, inclusive campus community while delivering quality Sign Language

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience OR associate degree and six years of professional experience; or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking in various settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study and resources; refer students to support services as appropriate.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback in class or online; maintain student records and outcomes.
• Support curriculum development and revision aligned with course objectives and program goals.
• Participate in committees, articulation, matriculation activities, and other department duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience

Associate degree and six years of professional experience

Equivalent

Job description

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

Ventura County Community College District

Salary:

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: 2026-00261

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.

WHAT YOU'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 WE ARE

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*