Noncredit Arrest and Control Adjunct Instructor

College of the Canyons; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

College of the Canyons is accepting applications for the Noncredit Arrest and Control Adjunct Instructor Applicant Pool. These part‑time positions are as needed and do not accrue tenure rights, offering flexible hours and the chance to support a diverse student body in achieving educational goals.

Responsibilities include leading department and college initiatives, curriculum development, and ongoing professional development, with the ability to engage across disciplines and use new learning

Qualifications

• Possession of an unexpired California Community College Instructor Credential in Administration of Justice.
• OR any bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of full‑time equivalent professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.
• OR any associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.
• Extensive training, experience, certifications, and accomplishments in related martial arts.

Responsibilities

• Assume leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole. Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community. Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources. Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.
• Participation in curriculum and program development.
• Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
• Participation in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Student engagement

Communication

Collaboration

Technology integration

Education

California Community College Instructor Credential in Administration of Justice

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years related experience

Associate degree + 6 years related experience

Job description

Overview

We are accepting applications for the Noncredit Arrest and Control Adjunct Instructor Applicant Pool. Part‑time faculty positions are as needed and do not accrue rights to tenure. They offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals.

Responsibilities

Service

• Assume leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole. Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community. Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources. Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.
• Participation in curriculum and program development.
• Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
• Participation in ongoing professional development.

Teaching

• Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
• Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class. Ability to self‑reflect and respond to an evidence‑based assessment of student learning.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including interactive technologies for on‑campus and online courses.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

• Possession of an unexpired California Community College Instructor Credential in Administration of Justice.
• OR any bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of full‑time equivalent professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.
• OR any associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Extensive training, experience, certifications, and accomplishments in related martial arts.

Further Details

Assignments may include Monday through Friday (day and evening), as well as Saturday classes.

Adjunct Salary Rate: Starting at $89.24 per hour.

Application Instructions

All materials listed below are required to be considered for an interview.

• District ACADEMIC Application.
• Current detailed resume summarizing education and experience.
• Two (2) letters of professional reference. One formal, signed teaching evaluation may be substituted for one (1) letter of reference. IMPORTANT Each document must be dated within the last five years and have an original signature (fancy font type signatures are not acceptable).
• Complete College transcripts verifying educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position. Unofficial or copies of transcripts may be submitted for application purposes (please include both the front and back of ALL transcript pages); however, official transcripts must be submitted at the time of hiring. Copies of college diplomas are not acceptable in lieu of transcripts.
• Important note on minimum education requirements: Units and/or degree(s) earned must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post‑Secondary Education. The candidate is responsible for providing equivalency evaluation recognized by the District for degrees and/or units earned outside the United States, degrees from a college or university not accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post‑Secondary Education, or if degree is not in the exact discipline required. For your convenience, we accept any company who is a current member of NACES OR AICE.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the official application packet is fully and correctly completed. All materials submitted become the property of the District. Materials will not be returned, copied or considered for other openings. Complete applications will be kept on file for two (2) years from the date the application is initially received.

Selection and Applicant Pool Process

Positions are open until filled. The above position represents the anticipated need for the upcoming semester(s) or the applicant pool. The department may review materials at any time based on enrollment needs and the Human Resources Office will contact selected applicants for the interview process. Only completed application packets that meet the minimum qualifications or established equivalency will be considered.

Qualified applicants who successfully complete the selection and interview process will be placed in the applicant pool and may be eligible for adjunct employment with the District anytime within the next 36 months.

Equal Employment Policy

The Santa Clarita Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Human Resources office directly.