PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL

Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Assignment

This position is a part-time position as a Lab Faculty Specialist for the Tutoring Center. Lab Faculty Specialists are members who perform direct instruction of students in laboratory courses and/or in learning assistance/tutorial centers. The duties of the lab faculty specialist faculty consist of assignments related to instructing students in an instructional environment; assisting in the supervision and management of lab activities; coordinating and scheduling use of equipment and supplies; and training support staff. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).

Work location: Mission College, Santa Clara, CA

Salary and Benefits

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $34,143-$49,337 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education – Possess any one of the following:

• Any master’s degree level discipline in which learning assistance or tutoring is provided at the college where the coordinator is employed; OR
• A master’s degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other master’s degree with emphasis in adult learning theory

AND

2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualification(s):

• Ability to assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in tutoring.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the college community.
• Ability to foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
• Ability to demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.
• Ability to observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and College.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:

• Perform direct instruction of students in laboratory courses, and/or learning assistance/tutorial centers. Lab faculty specialists who are the instructor of record in laboratory courses shall have their assignment based on the load for the course in accordance with Article 17 (not on hours).
• Maintain accurate class, department, and other records conforming to state requirements and stated district and college needs.
• Participate in the Program Review and participate in the process of SLO assessment and evaluation and use the results of these assessments in the process of continuously improving student learning.
• Submit, when due, all necessary reports, such as attendance, grade reports, budget reports, rosters, class, and office schedules.
• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and evaluation of full-time associate, and substitute instructors and staff.
• Assist the Division Chair or supervising administrator in the development of curriculum/programs and the implementation of the curriculum approval process at the department level.
• Assist the Division Chair or supervising administrator in the preparation of class schedule(s) for the department/program and in the final preparation of the published schedule. If appropriate, plan and implement a WSCH/FTE Plan of Action for the open lab courses within the department.
• Assist in the preparation of the semester work schedule for faculty and staff. Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the appropriate aspects of the department’s budget and discuss periodically with the Division Chair/supervising administrator.
• Act as a facilitator relative to student, staff, administrative, and public concerns and inform the Division Chair or supervising administrator of the nature, status, and action taken.
• Establish and maintain a close liaison with appropriate campus departments to keep abreast of the instructional and education needs, and coordinate the open lab program’s efforts to meet those needs. Represent the respective instructional department, when necessary, at Board of Trustees’ meetings and on district and college committees.
• Assist the Division Chair or supervising administrator in administering the District’s policies and procedures, including compliance with all bargaining unit agreements.
• Assist the Division Chair or supervising administrator in the preparation and administration of annual budgets for the assigned area; review and approve expenditures according to established District policies and procedures.
• Assist the Division Chair or supervising administrator in developing, maintaining, and coordinating the use of supplies inventories, equipment, site licenses, and software in computer labs and related classrooms; assist the Division Chair or supervising administrator in diagnosing/identifying and repairing software and equipment malfunctions/problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned in consultation with the Division Chair or supervising administrator.
• Post and maintain office hours each week in accordance with Article 17 for full-time faculty and Article 100.7 for associate faculty.
• Lab faculty specialists have the option of teaching outside their primary area on an overload basis. To be eligible for an assignment outside their area of primary responsibility, they must qualify through the established guidelines. In addition to the lab-related duties outlined above, regular and contract members who are lab faculty specialists are expected to assume institutional responsibilities which are of value to their department, division, college and/or District as delineated in Article 21.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

• Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Supplemental application questions; (3) Resume; (4) Unofficial copies of transcripts, if requested; (5) Cover letter and/or reference list, if requested; and (6) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
• All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
• Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.
• The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.

ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS:

• If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.
• Should the minimum qualifications state “any combination equivalent to,” then additional relevant work experience may substitute for education. In this case, please upload a document stating such in the Required Transcripts document field.
• Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
• Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.
• If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store; then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.
• Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION: Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications for this position. Application(s) for equivalency are required if degrees are not in exact discipline required.

The Equivalency Application is included in the online application as an OPTIONAL form to complete.

• ONLY complete the Request for Equivalency application if degree does not match discipline(s) stated in the Minimum Qualifications.
• List accurately and completely the courses taken that match requirements of the required degree.
• Do NOT attach documents such as course evaluations.

For reasonable accommodations and assistance, contact:
Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741-2171 Fax: (408) 867-9059

SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION:

• After the deadline date, a committee will review and evaluate applications and supporting materials to select the applicants to be interviewed. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.
• All candidates will receive an e-notification to acknowledge receipt of their application materials. If not contacted within 3-6 weeks following the close of the recruitment, no suitable match was determined at this time.
• Travel expenses to attend first-level interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
• Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
• The District may choose to re-advertise or indefinitely delay filling a position. Some positions may include first and second level interviews.
• The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
• Any tentative verbal offer of employment is contingent upon formal approval of the college Governing Board.
• Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.

EEO STATEMENT:

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Non-tenure

Pay: $83,274.00 - $134,386.00 per year

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Clara, CA 95054: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person