Railroad Operations Adjunct Assistant Professor Pool

Los Rios Community College District; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college district is seeking an Adjunct Assistant Professor for Railroad Operations to teach courses like Railroad Safety and History. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or an Associate degree with extensive professional experience. Qualified candidates should demonstrate sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and professional development. This position is part-time and temporary, ideal for those passionate about education and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with two years of professional experience.
• Sensitivity and understanding of diverse academic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Degree titles must match the stated minimum qualifications exactly.
• Wamiliarity with curriculum development and articulation processes within the district.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean.
• Helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in teaching field.
• Fulfill duties as assigned by the area dean and participate in adjunct faculty duties.

Skills

Equity-minded focus

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Curriculum development

Equity-minded approach

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree with six years of experience

Job description

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The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round based on college needs.

Position Summary
The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupation al experience per the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1).

Typical Duties
The Instructional Assignment May Encompass Teaching Courses Across All Levels In This Discipline. Specific Courses Offered May Vary By Campus. Courses For This Assignment May Include

• RAILR 100 History of Railroading
• RAILR 122 Railroad Safety, Quality, and Environment
• RAILR 294 Topics in Railroad Operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Have any bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience; OR any associate degree AND six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent*. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
• Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
• Degree titles must match the stated minimum qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must include the equivalency review request form detailing and explaining how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degree(s) listed in the minimum qualifications.

Application Instructions

• A Los Rios Community College District Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts from College/University and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation

Additional Instructions

• Applications submitted without all required documents listed above will be disqualified.
• Applications submitted with additional materials NOT requested, will be disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.