Part-Time Online Family Life Instructor - POOL - Modesto Junior College

Yosemite Community College District; Modesto (CA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Yosemite Community College District is seeking a part-time Online Family Life Instructor to teach lower-division courses. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in child development or related fields and experience teaching online. Responsibilities include course evaluation, student advising, and adapting course material to diverse learner needs. The position offers competitive hourly pay, with additional emphasis on culturally responsive teaching.

Qualifications

• Master’s in child development or educational psychology preferred.
• Experience teaching online Family Life classes is desirable.
• Possession of an online teaching certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower division college courses online in Family Life.
• Evaluate student progress and perform instructional duties.
• Advise students on educational matters and assess learning outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of diverse academic backgrounds

Sensitivity to student needs

Experience with culturally responsive teaching

Education

Master’s in Child Development or related field

Bachelor’s in relevant disciplines

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Job description

Job Title:

Part-Time Online Family Life Instructor - POOL - Modesto Junior College

Site::

Modesto Junior College

Salary Range / Other:

The Hourly Range: $59.91 – $95.78
Doctorate Range: $70.60 to $98.30
(2021-2022 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

Personnel new to the District are limited to a maximum 10th step placement based on previous experience: $93.01.

Benefits:

With the exception of Workers’ Compensation benefits; this classification is not eligible for District paid benefits.

Scope of Assignment:

Under the general supervision of the discipline Division Dean, will teach lower-division Family Life courses online in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, and class schedules; evaluate progress of student; advise students concerning educational matters; assess course learning outcomes; and perform other instructional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/ family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education

OR Bachelor’s in any of the above

AND Master’s in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/ home economics, family life studies or family and consumer studies

OR the equivalent

Desirable Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Educational Technology or equivalent, OR possession of an online teaching certificate from a recognized online instruction program such as @One (onefortraining), the Online Learning Consortium (onlinelearning consortium.org) or equivalent. Previous experience teaching lower-division online Family Life classes. Experience using the Canvas Learning Management System.

Desirable Professional Characteristics:

• Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population, especially in the online modality.
• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
• Competent in new online pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity.
• Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in the Family Life discipline, especially as it relates to the relevancy of students’ lives, interests, and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the online classroom.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

Example of Duties:

Teach lower division college courses online in the subject of Family Life.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.
Please note: The District does not integrate with the third party service of Interfolio; therefore, reference letters must be submitted along with the application documents required.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online application packets will be accepted including:
• YCCD Administrative online application
• Resume
• Personal letter of interest
• Unofficial Transcripts

EQUIVALENCY:
District has adopted equivalency procedures which enables applications by individuals who may not meet the qualifications listed above. If the applicant does not directly meet THE minimum qualifications, the equivalency form must be included with application. For more information on equivalency, go to https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_procedures
Choose: Equivalency Policy and Procedures. When requesting equivalency, attach a completed “Determination of Equivalency” form along with the equivalency application documents required.

FOREIGN DEGREES: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association. A copy of the evaluation must be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.

Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

TRANSCRIPTS: At the time an offer of assignment is made, proper salary placement is contingent upon receipt of OFFICIAL (sealed) transcripts. Instructors with advanced degrees and coursework shall be placed on the appropriate salary column and step up to step 10. Initial salary placement will be at the first column/step until official transcripts have been submitted to Human Resources and placement processed. Note: there is a separate salary range for summer school.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The District may hire more than one applicant with this applicant pool.
YCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at:
https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Open Date:

11/01/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes