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Description Of Basic Functions And Responsibilities
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College District is a collaborative and inclusive organization that strives for equity and equal opportunity and that serves a diverse student population. Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the part‑time college instructor to teach classes, and to participate in processes that will result in continuous improvement of instruction and programs, student success and completion, and advancement of the vision, mission, and values of Shasta College.
All temporary part‑time instructors are compensated a salaried flat rate ranging from $59.19 to $84.20 per clock hour taught each semester in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Shasta‑Tehama‑Trinity Joint Community College District and Shasta College Faculty Association/CTA/NEA.
Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population.
Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals.
Ability to design and deliver courses, including those offered in different modalities (e.g., in‑person, online, hybrid).
Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency.
Ability to assess student learning outcomes.
Knowledge of and willingness to explore new technologies and teaching practices that would benefit students and programs.
Experience that indicates a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities.
Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.
Specific Responsibilities
Meet classes/laboratories as assigned within the academic calendar and/or during intersessions and summer sessions.
Develop and implement instruction for each class and laboratory period, consistent with the official course outline and District guidelines.
For online and hybrid courses, maintain online course components, including asynchronous or synchronous content delivery, as required by the teaching assignment.
For online and hybrid courses, provide regular student‑student and student‑instructor contact.
During the first week of class, develop and distribute a syllabus for each course to communicate to students the course description, objectives, grading, testing, attendance, and other requirements, in accordance with District guidelines on syllabus content.
Provide regular, timely feedback to students; return all graded work in a timely fashion.
Assign final grades for courses as required by District policy, administrative procedures, California Education Code, and Title 5.
Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws.
Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely manner and with consideration of cost to the student.
Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.
Supervise students in off‑campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement or where such supervision is part of the instructor’s load.
Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
Participate in professional development to remain current in the assigned discipline.
Submit required administrative paperwork, including student learning outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
Discipline‑specific classroom responsibilities as assigned.
Participate in the evaluation process as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
Continue to develop professional skills and remain current in subject matter knowledge.
Keep and submit official records required by District policy and administrative procedures.
Abide by District policies concerning District property and safety.
Report absences due to illness or for personal necessity to the supervising administrator.
Recommend purchases of instructional supplies and equipment as needed.
Fulfill all obligations as established in the current collective bargaining agreement.
Education Required Master's in any biological science OR Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent.
Experience Required Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and/or learning disabilities.
Equivalency Committee Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency consideration. Candidates applying for equivalency must provide evidence demonstrating they possess equivalent qualifications prior to the closing date stated in the job announcement. Candidates interested in equivalency must state their interest in a cover letter and briefly summarize how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and attach all relevant evidence demonstrating equivalency to their application. The committee will review all documents sent by the candidate and shall approve or disapprove equivalency following the guidelines in the Procedure for Establishing Equivalency.
Application Materials
Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement
Current resume
College transcripts (unofficial will be accepted at the time of application)
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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All temporary part‑time instructors are compensated a salaried flat rate ranging from $59.19 to $84.20 per clock hour taught each semester in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Shasta‑Tehama‑Trinity Joint Community College District and Shasta College Faculty Association/CTA/NEA.
Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population.
Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals.
Ability to design and deliver courses, including those offered in different modalities (e.g., in‑person, online, hybrid).
Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency.
Ability to assess student learning outcomes.
Knowledge of and willingness to explore new technologies and teaching practices that would benefit students and programs.
Experience that indicates a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities.
Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.
Specific Responsibilities
Meet classes/laboratories as assigned within the academic calendar and/or during intersessions and summer sessions.
Develop and implement instruction for each class and laboratory period, consistent with the official course outline and District guidelines.
For online and hybrid courses, maintain online course components, including asynchronous or synchronous content delivery, as required by the teaching assignment.
For online and hybrid courses, provide regular student‑student and student‑instructor contact.
During the first week of class, develop and distribute a syllabus for each course to communicate to students the course description, objectives, grading, testing, attendance, and other requirements, in accordance with District guidelines on syllabus content.
Provide regular, timely feedback to students; return all graded work in a timely fashion.
Assign final grades for courses as required by District policy, administrative procedures, California Education Code, and Title 5.
Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws.
Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely manner and with consideration of cost to the student.
Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.
Supervise students in off‑campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement or where such supervision is part of the instructor’s load.
Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
Participate in professional development to remain current in the assigned discipline.
Submit required administrative paperwork, including student learning outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
Discipline‑specific classroom responsibilities as assigned.
Participate in the evaluation process as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
Continue to develop professional skills and remain current in subject matter knowledge.
Keep and submit official records required by District policy and administrative procedures.
Abide by District policies concerning District property and safety.
Report absences due to illness or for personal necessity to the supervising administrator.
Recommend purchases of instructional supplies and equipment as needed.
Fulfill all obligations as established in the current collective bargaining agreement.
Education Required Master's in any biological science OR Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent.
Experience Required Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and/or learning disabilities.
Equivalency Committee Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency consideration. Candidates applying for equivalency must provide evidence demonstrating they possess equivalent qualifications prior to the closing date stated in the job announcement. Candidates interested in equivalency must state their interest in a cover letter and briefly summarize how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and attach all relevant evidence demonstrating equivalency to their application. The committee will review all documents sent by the candidate and shall approve or disapprove equivalency following the guidelines in the Procedure for Establishing Equivalency.
Application Materials
Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement
Current resume
College transcripts (unofficial will be accepted at the time of application)
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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