Ventura County Community College District
Instructor in Biotechnology (Part-Time Pool)
Ventura County Community College District, Moorpark, California, us, 93020
We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at Moorpark College. Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the current academic year
(Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025)
and may be considered if a vacancy opens within the academic year. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to reapply to this pool to continue to be considered.
WHAT YOU'LL DO Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contact/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.
WHO WE ARE Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work that we do within the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). The VCCCD is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. The VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training; basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence. This creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves. We encourage candidates who are equity-minded to submit an application for employment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO - Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
- Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
- Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
- Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
- Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
- Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
- Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
- Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
- May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
- May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
- May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
- May provide work direction to others.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the
Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook .
Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or engineering, and two years of full-time related professional experience*
OR
the equivalent**
OR
possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.
*Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. Professional experience includes teaching experience. The requirement is for the stated number of years of full-time experience or the equivalent in part-time experience. Unpaid experience may be counted if it entailed responsibilities substantially similar to those of relevant paid positions in the field.
**EQUIVALENCY The Ventura County Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position.
SELECTION PROCESS Only complete application packets that include the required documents and that meet the minimum qualifications (or that have been determined to possess equivalent qualifications) will be reviewed. The candidates deemed most qualified for the position will be invited to an interview.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE All applicants must submit the following documents with their application in order to be considered:
1. A completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application. 2. Cover Letter. 3. Resume. 4. Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required). 5. Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable). 6. Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts.
PAY PHILOSOPHY Starting salaries for PT Faculty are based on educational achievement and relevant experience. Initial placement is within the starting salary range. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth.
STARTING SALARY Part-time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between
$2,361
and
$3,047
per semester per 10% load.
ACCOMMODATIONS Individuals who are invited to participate in the interview process who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, must notify the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing at least two business days prior to the interview.
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(Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025)
and may be considered if a vacancy opens within the academic year. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to reapply to this pool to continue to be considered.
WHAT YOU'LL DO Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contact/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.
WHO WE ARE Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work that we do within the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). The VCCCD is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. The VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training; basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence. This creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves. We encourage candidates who are equity-minded to submit an application for employment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO - Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
- Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
- Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
- Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
- Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
- Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
- Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
- Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
- May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
- May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
- May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
- May provide work direction to others.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the
Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook .
Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or engineering, and two years of full-time related professional experience*
OR
the equivalent**
OR
possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.
*Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. Professional experience includes teaching experience. The requirement is for the stated number of years of full-time experience or the equivalent in part-time experience. Unpaid experience may be counted if it entailed responsibilities substantially similar to those of relevant paid positions in the field.
**EQUIVALENCY The Ventura County Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position.
SELECTION PROCESS Only complete application packets that include the required documents and that meet the minimum qualifications (or that have been determined to possess equivalent qualifications) will be reviewed. The candidates deemed most qualified for the position will be invited to an interview.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE All applicants must submit the following documents with their application in order to be considered:
1. A completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application. 2. Cover Letter. 3. Resume. 4. Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required). 5. Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable). 6. Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts.
PAY PHILOSOPHY Starting salaries for PT Faculty are based on educational achievement and relevant experience. Initial placement is within the starting salary range. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth.
STARTING SALARY Part-time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between
$2,361
and
$3,047
per semester per 10% load.
ACCOMMODATIONS Individuals who are invited to participate in the interview process who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, must notify the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing at least two business days prior to the interview.
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