(Full-time) Career and Life Success Instructor (Non-Tenured, Categorically Funded)
Company: Shasta College
Location: Redding
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities OVERVIEWThe
Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta
College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley,
surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area
provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with
miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and
the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of
Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent
schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing
prices (Zillow average $393,000 vs. California state average of
$770,000).Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse
student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing
to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of
our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in
developing and implementing innovative education programs to
increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high
school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning
students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta
College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides
educational services to students with a wide range of skills and
abilities.Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus
community prioritizing the success of our racially and
socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing
equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe,
healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is
critical to our success.Teaching in the California Community
College system offers a unique opportunity to empower students to
improve their lives and communities. Our faculty engage with a
diverse student population, facilitating equitable outcomes for all
students seeking enrichment through our academic programs. As a
faculty member at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community
of educators working together to provide a positive, healthy
educational environment where our students experience diverse
academic and cultural perspectives. A career in teaching at Shasta
College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment
experience.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESUnder administrative leadership,
it is the responsibility of the regular/contract college instructor
to teach classes, to participate in the planning, implementation,
and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other
experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of
the students and support advancement of the vision, mission, and
values of the community college district.CLASSIFICATION: Placement
on the current Faculty Salary Schedule is commensurate with
previous education and experience.Full-time instructional faculty
are contracted to work 175 days per year including 164 days of
classroom instruction and 11 days of professional growth and
development. Instructors enjoy up to 18 weeks off per year during
the summer and winter intercessions. The Fall and Spring semesters
each contain 17 weeks of instruction with approximately 82
instructional days. The Fall semester begins in late August and
ends in mid-December. The Spring semester begins in mid-January and
ends in mid-May. The number of hours worked in any given day during
a semester will vary based on course schedules. The District's
academic calendars, showing the start and end dates of each
semester and District holidays are available at
https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/2023-24-academic-calendar-bot-approved-revised.pdf
(Download PDF reader)This position is instructional
faculty.Starting Salary: $56,802.69- $97,652.43/year on the
2022-2023 Full-Time Faculty Salary ScheduleSalary Range: $56,802.69
- $120,492.32/year on the 2022-2023 Full-Time Faculty Salary
Schedule$2,000/year doctorate differentialState Teachers Retirement
System (STRS)START DATE: This position is anticipated to start the
beginning of the Fall 2023 semester. May also be expected to teach
at the Tehama (Red Bluff) campus and online. BENEFITS: Holiday and
sick time will be provided. Our competitive benefits package
includes medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at a share
of cost on a pretax basis and an employee assistance program
(EAP).Employees have the option to contribute to:Health Savings
Account (HSA)403(b) and 457 Retirement PlansSection 125 Plan
including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Day Care
Accounts In addition, employees have the option to
purchase:Disability Income InsuranceCancer InsuranceLife
InsuranceAccident Only InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceFor more
information regarding Employment and Benefits Policies, please view
the Academic Master Contract:
https://www.shastacollege.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-agreements/SUPERVISOR:
Dean of Student Services or designee.Typical Duties, Knowledge and
Ability Knowledge, Abilities, and ExperienceThe successful
applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly
prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In
addition, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the
following knowledge and abilities:Ability to work effectively and
harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes
innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student
population;Ability to effectively work with students with a wide
range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational
goals;Ability to design and delivery courses, including courses
delivered via different modalities;Ability to participate in
recruitment and articulation activities with local schools,
colleges and universities;Ability to communicate effectively, both
orally and in writing;Demonstrated ability to maintain subject
matter currency;Ability to assess student learning
outcomes;Knowledge of and willingness to explore new technologies
and teaching practices that would benefit students and
programs;Experience that indicates a sensitivity to and an
understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students,
including those with physical and learning disabilities;Knowledge
of and commitment to the California community college
mission.Specific Responsibilities Responsibilities designated below
are primary to the instructor role. Classroom Responsibilities
Develop and implement instruction for each class and laboratory
period, consistent with the official course outline and District
guidelines.For online and hybrid courses, maintain online course
components, including asynchronous or synchronous content delivery,
as required by the teaching assignment.For online and hybrid
courses, provide regular student-student and student-instructor
contact.By the first week of class, develop and distribute by the
first class meeting a syllabus for each course to communicate to
students the course description, objectives, grading, testing,
attendance, and other requirements. Follow District guidelines on
syllabus content.Demonstrate respect for student rights as
specified in District policy and applicable laws.Submit
requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely
manner and with consideration of cost to the student.Refer students
to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.Supervise
students in off-campus activities when participation is expected as
part of a course requirement or where such supervision is part of
the instructor's load.Provide academic assistance and related
services to students during scheduled office hours.Participate in
professional development to remain current on one's
discipline.Provide regular, timely feedback to students; return all
graded work in a timely fashion.Assign final grades for courses as
required by District policy, administrative procedures, California
Education Code, and Title 5.Submit required administrative
paperwork, including student learning outcomes in a timely and
accurate manner.Additional ResponsibilitiesSchedule, announce to
students in all classes and to division staff, and maintain office
hours.Participate in the process of participatory governance
through District participatory, ad hoc, or advisory
committees.Participate in the curriculum review process within
established cycles; develop new courses in response to student or
community needs.Participate in program review and annual planning
within established cycles.Participate in selection (hiring)
processes as needed.Attend and participate in department and
division meetings.Assess learning outcomes and participate in
learning outcomes processes.Participate in required professional
development activities that result in improved pedagogy leading to
student success and completion.Continue to develop professional
skills and remain current in subject matter knowledge.Meet all flex
requirements as described in the faculty collective bargaining
agreement.Participate in the evaluation process as described in the
faculty collective bargaining agreement.Keep and submit official
records required by District policy and administrative
procedures.Abide by District policies concerning District property
and safety.Report absences due to illness or for personal necessity
to the supervising administrator.Recommend purchases of
instructional supplies and equipment as needed.Fulfill all
obligations as established in the current collective bargaining
agreement.Experience/Education The minimum qualifications for this
position are set by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's
Office and are not determined locally. You must meet the education
minimum qualifications stated below. Master's, or equivalent
foreign degree, in the category of disability, special education,
education, psychology, educational psychology or rehabilitation
counseling; AND 15 semester units of upper division or graduate
study in the area of disability.OR the equivalent. EquivalencyThe
state of California has established minimum qualifications for
academic positions in California Community Colleges to promote
professionalism, instructional integrity, and academic rigor. The
primary minimum qualification for academic positions is an advanced
degree in the relevant subject matter for the position. Applicants
who do not meet the minimum education requirement(s) for a
discipline may still be qualified for the position, if they can
demonstrate they have acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities
conferred in the degree program through any combination of
education and experience.Shasta College is committed to providing
equal employment opportunity to all candidates and strongly
encourages candidates who believe they meet the minimum
qualifications for a position through equivalency to apply for
consideration. The Shasta College Academic Senate has established
standards for determining equivalency in faculty positions, which
are described
here:https://scmainweb.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/resources/procedure-for-selection-of-new-faculty-spring-2019.pdf
(Download PDF reader) Please note the Equivalency Committee will
consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency
consideration. Candidates applying for equivalency must provide
evidence demonstrating they possess equivalent qualifications prior
to the closing date stated in the job announcement. Candidates
interested in equivalency must state their interest in a cover
letter and briefly summarize how they meet the minimum
qualifications for the position and attach all relevant evidence
demonstrating equivalency to their application.The committee will
review all documents sent by the candidate and shall approve or
disapprove equivalency following the guidelines in the Procedure
for Establishing Equivalency.Questions regarding the application
process, including equivalency, may be directed to the Shasta
College Human Resources Department at (530) 242-7640 or
hr@shastacollege.edu.Additional Information Online Application with
Additional Required Materials to be attached to application:Cover
letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement and
highlighting your qualificationsCurrent resumeCollege transcripts,
if applicable (unofficial will be accepted at the time of
application)Attention Applicants:After application has been
submitted, all application materials will be screened.Internal
candidates must also submit all required materials to be
considered.Candidate evaluations will not be considered.Reference
letters from any member of the Hiring Committee or Board Members
will not be considered.Interviews will be by invitation
only.Interviews may be by Zoom.The District does not reimburse for
new hire moving expenses.The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community
College District ("Shasta College") does not discriminate against
any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental),
pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions
related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual
orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access
to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities
at any of its campuses. Shasta College also prohibits harassment on
any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual
assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.Copyright
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