Part-Time Faculty, Environment Technologies (Non-Credit)

Location: Victor Valley College, 18422 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, CA 92395

Department: Public Safety and Industrial Technology

Salary: $62.00 hourly
Job Type: Part-time

Basic Functions

This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill part-time faculty (up to 67%) or temporary substitute assignments on an as-needed basis. Applications are accepted continually, and departments will refer to the pool as needed to fill temporary assignments. Applicants will remain in the pool for 12 months.

About the Role

Victor Valley College is a Caring Campus institution, committed to improving student retention and success through intentional, welcoming practices across our college community. Employees foster connection, belonging, and student-centered support from the first point of contact. This includes practicing behaviors such as the 10-foot rule, offering warm referrals, wearing nametags, and maintaining cross-department awareness to ensure students feel seen, supported, and valued. We cultivate a collaborative, culture-focused environment where every faculty and staff member plays an active role in advancing student persistence and completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences to encourage maximum student growth using appropriate materials.
• Promote a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Attendance and participation in meetings and staff development to maintain professional competence.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Any bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional experience, OR
  • Any associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience, OR
  • Equivalent qualifications (see Faculty Equivalency Qualifications process).
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Environmental hazardous material technology
  • Hazardous material abatement
  • Environmentally conscious manufacturing
  • Wastewater pretreatment
  • Air pollution control technology
  • Integrated waste management
  • Water treatment
  • Sewage treatment

Qualifications

• Desired Preferences:
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification
  • Knowledge of chemicals to deodorize water and other liquids
  • Knowledge of adjusting controls on equipment to purify and clarify water
  • Knowledge of collecting and testing water and sewage samples
  • Understanding of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances, and chemical processes
  • Ability to create lesson plans
  • Knowledge of curriculum standards and guidelines

Additional Information

• Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor visas such as H1B.
• Some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by accrediting agencies).
• For equivalency qualifications, review the Faculty Equivalency Qualifications process.