Construction and Skilled Trades Adjunct Instructor

Description

The teaching assignment may be at the Valencia or Canyon Country campus, or other college teaching locations. Part-time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure. Part-time faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. We offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs.

Example of Duties

• Assume leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole.
• Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community.
• Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources.
• Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.
• Participation in curriculum and program development.
• Teaching ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
• Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for on campus and on-line courses.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

• Possession of an unexpired California Community College Instructor Credential in Construction Technologies.
• OR - Possession of an associate degree, plus four years of occupational experience in the subject matter area to be taught; OR
• OR - Six years of occupational experience in the subject matter to be taught, a journeyman’s certificate in the subject matter area to be taught, and completion of at least twelve (12) semester units of apprenticeship or college level course work.

Further Details

• Conditions of Employment: Assignments may include Monday through Friday (day and evening), as well as Saturday classes. Adjunct Salary Rate: Starting at $89.24 per hour. (Link to Academic Adjunct Salary Schedule).
• Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential/transcripts, background fingerprint clearance, tuberculosis screening, proof of eligibility to work in the United States (College of the Canyons hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States) and Board of Trustees approval as required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• All materials listed below are required to be considered for an interview.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply online by visiting our website at Jobs at COC.
• All application materials must be uploaded online or received by the Human Resources Department, located in the University Center, Suite 360.
• Contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 362-3427 or for hearing impaired TTY/TDD (661) 362-5178 if you require assistance.
• District ACADEMIC Application.
• Current detailed resume summarizing education and experience.
• Complete College (or other) transcripts verifying educational degree(s), certificates and/or coursework required for the position.
• Unofficial or copies of transcripts may be submitted for application purposes (please include both the front and back of ALL transcript pages); however, official transcripts must be submitted at the time of hiring.
• Copies of college diplomas are not acceptable in lieu of transcripts.
• Important note on minimum education requirements: Units and/or degree(s) earned must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post-Secondary Education.
• The candidate is responsible for providing equivalency evaluation recognized by the District for degrees and/or units earned outside the United States, degrees from a college or university not accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post-Secondary Education, or if degree is not in the exact discipline required.
• For your convenience, we accept any company who is a current member of NACES.
• Letters of professional reference are optional.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the official application packet is fully and correctly completed.
• All materials submitted become the property of the District.
• Materials will not be returned, copied or considered for other openings.
• Complete applications will be kept on file for two (2) years from the date the application is initially received.