Ventura County Community College District
Chemistry Instructor (Temporary Full-Time Non Tenure)
Job Number: 2024-00323
Location: Oxnard College (Oxnard CA), CA
Department: OC – Academic Affairs
Closing: 10/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives.
There is currently one temporary full-time, non tenure-track position at Oxnard College for the Spring 2025 semester.
Representative Duties:
- 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.
- 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.
- Participate in curriculum and program development; update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
- 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.
- Attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
- 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. Master’s in chemistry OR Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry; OR the equivalent; OR possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.
All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.
Supplemental Information:
SELECTION PROCESS:
A screening committee will review and screen all applications and associated materials. 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:
- A completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application.
- The cover letter must include your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students.
- Resume.
- Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required).
- Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts.
PAY PHILOSOPHY:
Annual salary is based on a ten month contract. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation and experience for placement on the salary schedule. Salary range is $60,391 to $81,522.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals 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.
For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, please visit our website.
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