Plant Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College District; Reedley (CA); Presencial; USD 54 000 - 85 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

State Center Community College District’s Reedley College seeks a Plant Science Instructor for its Part-Time Faculty Pool. The role involves teaching a range of Plant Science courses in various formats, including evenings and weekends, with open fill dates.

The ideal candidate will bring commitment to equity-minded teaching, experience with diverse student populations, and the ability to use current educational technology and varied instructional methods to support student learning outcomes.

Qualificações

• Candidates must meet minimum qualifications listed in the posting.
• Evidence of responsiveness to diverse student backgrounds is required.
• Open until filled with start dates varying.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain standards of professional conduct and ethics in teaching Plant Science.

Conhecimentos

Diversity awareness

Instructional communication

Curriculum development

Technology integration

Student assessment

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of directly related experience

Associate degree and six years of directly related experience

A valid California Community College credential

Equivalency considered

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Plant Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Announcement Information

Posting Number

Title

Title Plant Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

Campus Location

Campus Location Reedley College

Start Date

Essential Functions of Position

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial. RC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.
Providing instruction in Plant Science in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Plant Science;
• Teaching classes in Introduction to Plant Science, Soils, Irrigation, Viticulture, Enology, and/or Pest Management;
• Teaching classes in Introduction to Horticulture, Floriculture, Plant Propagation, and/or Plant Identification;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; and
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of directly related experience; OR
• Associate degree and six years of directly related experience; OR
• A valid California Community College credential; OR
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional competency by successfully teaching and working in plant science;
• Ability to use current educational technology;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in 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 skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 – $52.55 for lab. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Additional Information

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Additional Information about the Position

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * At the time of application, are your qualifications/degree(s) listed on your transcripts written EXACTLY as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job announcement? NOTE: If not, you must answer yes when asked if you would like to petition for equivalency (next question).
  • Yes
  • No
• * Would you like to petition for equivalency based on your education and/or experience including knowledge and skills gained from informal activities? NOTE: If your qualifications do not exactly match the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement and you fail to petition for equivalency, your application will be considered incomplete.
  • Yes
  • No
• If yes, please describe your exceptional experiences, backgrounds or degrees which would be equivalent to the stated degree(s) or experience requirements.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you possess degree(s) earned from an institution outside of the United States? NOTE: If yes, you will be required to upload an evaluation service assessment (foreign transcript evaluation). A list of some available assessment agencies can be found at www.ed.gov under the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials section. Please upload under Optional Evaluation Service Assessment. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Certificates
• Licenses
• List of Professional References
• Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation)
• Additional Documents
• Letters of Recommendation