Job Details

Position

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES/ALCOHOL and OTHER DRUG STUDIES: Adjunct / Substitute Instructor POOL (college credit)

Location

District Wide

Position Type

Adjunct

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Pay Information

You may view the current salary schedule by clicking here. At the time that an offer of assignment is made, proper salary placement is contingent upon receipt of OFFICIAL (sealed) transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluations. Instructors with advanced coursework shall be placed on the appropriate class and step on the Adjunct College Salary Schedules, effective the first month following receipt of the official transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Primary duties of adjunct faculty members are related to curriculum and teaching; the assignment is divided between lecture and lab classes as determined by the department.
• Adjunct instructional faculty are required to be available to students outside of class.
• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Provide quality instruction, create and maintain an environment which emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; OR,
• Any Associate degree AND six (6) years of professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; OR,
• The equivalent.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Desired Qualifications

If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form and attach it during the application process.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: California Community College Instructor Credential in Psychology (valid for life).

Additional Requirements

• Submit official college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position).
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

How to Apply

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