Part Time Instructor, Carpentry

Peralta Community College District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District in Oakland, CA is seeking qualified Part-Time Faculty to provide high-quality instruction and student support in alignment with our mission of advancing equity, student success, and academic excellence. Assignments are made on an as-needed basis across the District's colleges, including day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid formats.

Faculty will deliver engaging, inclusive teaching, develop syllabi and assessments, evaluate student performance, submit grades

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years of professional experience directly related to the discipline OR
• Associate Degree and six years of professional experience directly related to the discipline OR
• Equivalent qualification
• Understanding of and respect for diverse backgrounds of students, faculty, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver engaging, 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 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 instructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with District policies, collective bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and applicable regulations.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development, and college activities for part-time faculty.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Student support

Inclusive teaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate Degree

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Class Purpose

Peralta Community College District is seeking qualified Part-TimeFaculty members to provide high-quality instruction and studentsupport in accordance with the District's mission of advancingequity, student success, and academic excellence. Part-time facultyare responsible for delivering engaging, inclusive instruction thatpromotes student learning and achievement while supporting thediverse 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 theDistrict's colleges.

Examples of Duties

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

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved courseoutlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver effective, student-centered instructionusing evidence-based teaching practices.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials,assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and equitable mannerand maintain accurate academic records.
• Submit grades and other required reports by establisheddeadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learningenvironment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respondpromptly to inquiries.
• Utilize the District's learning management system and otherinstructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with District policies, collective bargainingagreements, accreditation standards, and applicable federal andstate regulations.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development,and other college activities as appropriate for part-timefaculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of any Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited collegeor university AND two years of professional experience directlyrelated to the discipline; OR
• Possession of any Associate Degree from an accredited collegeAND six years of professional experience directly related to thediscipline; OR
• The equivalent qualification.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverseacademic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnicbackgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff andcommunity.

Supplemental Information

Minimum Qualifications:

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

The District will review education and work history to determinewhether minimum qualifications are met. Determinations are made inaccordance with Title 5 regulations and District procedures.Official transcripts and additional verification of employment willbe required upon offer of employment.

If experience is required in lieu of a master'sdegree:

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

Equivalency:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly mayapply for equivalency. Equivalency determinations are made througha separate review process in accordance with Districtprocedures.

The Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants whoformally request equivalency consideration by submitting theCompleted Equivalency Request Form . The form should besubmitted to Marshniel Chandra ([e-mail]) before theapplication close date. Be sure to attach detailed evidence, suchas unofficial transcripts and/or other certifications that supportthe equivalency.

In order to be considered for this position, you mustsubmit the following:

1. An application
2. A cover letter discussing methods, theories, or technologiesespecially relevant to your teaching style and describing anyqualifications not evident in your resume or curriculumvitae.
3. A resume/CV summmarizing your educational background andexperience.
4. Transcripts
   • Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualifyfor this position; unofficial or legible copies are acceptable butmust indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, ifapplicable.

Failure to provide all required documents will result inelimination from the selection process. Official transcripts willbe required prior to appointment.

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

If needed to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy (front andback) of your fully satisfied, lifetime California CommunityCollege credential authorizing service in the appropriatediscipline.

Please note, the District’s preferred method of communication withapplicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify thee-mail address on your application, and check your e-mailfrequently, 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 iscontingent upon:

1. submission of a current TB test clearance;
2. proof ofeligibility to work in the United States;
3. fingerprint clearance;and
4. submission of official transcripts indicating appropriatedegree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriate CaliforniaCommunity College credential.
5. receipt of work verificationrequired to meet minimum qualifications (if applicable).