Part Time Instructor, Business

Peralta Community College District (CA); Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District seeks qualified Part-time Faculty to deliver high-quality, student-centered instruction in alignment with the District’s equity and student success goals.

Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District’s colleges. Minimum qualifications follow CCCO guidelines, with equivalency options and credential verification as part of the application process.

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
• Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications by submitting official or unofficial transcripts and providing a complete record of relevant professional work experience.
• The District will review education and work history to determine whether minimum qualifications are met.
• Determinations are made in accordance with Title 5 regulations and District procedures.
• Official transcripts and additional verification of employment will be required upon offer of employment.
• Equivalency: Equivalency determinations are made through a separate review process per District procedures.
• The Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency by submitting the Completed Equivalency Request Form to Marshniel Chandra.
• Transcripts or translations in English require evaluation to show U.S. degree equivalence.
• If needed to meet minimum qualifications, provide a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College credential authorizing service in the appropriate discipline.
• The District communicates with applicants mainly via e-mail; verify the e-mail on your application.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver effective, student-centered instruction using evidence-based teaching practices.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and equitable manner and maintain accurate academic records.
• Submit grades and other required reports by established deadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Utilize the District's learning management system and other instructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with District policies, collective bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development, and other college activities as appropriate for part-time faculty.

Education

Master’s degree in business, business management, business administration, accountancy, finance, marketing or business education

Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND a Master’s degree in economics, personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or LL.B.

Bachelor’s degree in economics with a business emphasis AND a Master’s degree in personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or LL.B.

Diversity awareness and respect for diverse backgrounds

Job description

Peralta Community College District is seeking qualified Part-time Faculty members to provide high-quality instruction and student support in accordance with the District's mission of advancing equity, student success, and academic excellence. Part-time faculty are responsible for delivering engaging, inclusive instruction that promotes student learning and achievement while supporting the diverse educational goals of the District's students.

Assignments are made on an as-needed basis and may include day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District's colleges.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver effective, student-centered instruction using evidence-based teaching practices.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and equitable manner and maintain accurate academic records.
• Submit grades and other required reports by established deadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Utilize the District's learning management system and other instructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with District policies, collective bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development, and other college activities as appropriate for part-time faculty.

• Possession of a Master’s degree in business, business management, business administration, accountancy, finance, marketing or business education OR
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND a Master’s degree in economics, personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in economics with a business emphasis AND a Master’s degree in personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. Applicants are required to demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications by submitting official or unofficial transcripts and providing a complete and detailed record of relevant professional work experience in their application materials.

The District will review education and work history to determine whether minimum qualifications are met. Determinations are made in accordance with Title 5 regulations and District procedures. Official transcripts and additional verification of employment will be required upon offer of employment.

If experience is required in lieu of a master's degree:

For disciplines requiring a degree and professional experience, applicants must clearly describe how their education and work experience meet the stated minimum qualifications.

Equivalency:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly may apply for equivalency. Equivalency determinations are made through a separate review process in accordance with District procedures.

The Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency consideration by submitting the Completed Equivalency Request Form. The form should be submitted to Marshniel Chandra ([e-mail]) before the application close date. Be sure to attach detailed evidence, such as unofficial transcripts and/or other certifications that support the equivalency.

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can be found at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635). Transcripts or translations in English still require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

If needed to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy (front and back) of your fully satisfied, lifetime California Community College credential authorizing service in the appropriate discipline.

Please note, the District’s preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon: 1) submission of a current TB test clearance; 2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprint clearance; and 4) submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriate California Community College credential. 5) receipt of work verification required to meet minimum qualifications (if applicable).