Biological Sciences Instructor - Temporary Full-Time Non Tenure Track Assignment For Spring 2020

Ventura County Community College District

Salary:

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty: Non Tenure-Track

Job Number: 2019-01452

Location: Ventura College (Ventura CA), CA

Department: VC - Academic Affairs

Closing: 11/11/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

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 Ventura College for the Spring 2020 semester. The scheduled spring assignment is to teach Physiology lecture and laboratories, but all academic employees of the District are scheduled depending upon staffing needs as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT Agreement. Nontraditional assignments such as evening, weekend, or off-site assignments may be made with consent of faculty member, management or when special conditions exist on a campus as defined

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The annual salary is based on a ten month contract. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation and experience for placement on the salary schedule. Maximum advanced salary placement credit for prior experience is 7 steps in column I of the full time academic salary schedule.

Fringe benefits include family medical, dental and vision insurance plans.

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. E

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. E

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. E

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. E

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. E

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. E

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; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes. E

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. E

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.

E = Essential duties.

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.

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* OR

possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.

The following degrees qualify for a degree in a biological science:

Anatomy (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to anatomical sciences, etc.); Animal Behavior; Bacteriology; Biology (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to biological sciences, cellular biology, behavioral biology, developmental biology, environmental biology, wildlife biology, etc.); Biomedical Sciences; Bio-sciences (and types thereof, including but not limited to biotechnology, molecular biosciences, etc.); Botany (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to botanical sciences:; DVM(doctor of veterinary medicine); Ecology (and any derivative or type thereof); Embryology; Endocrinology; Evolution; Genetics (and any type thereof, including but not limited to molecular genetics); Immunology; Infectious diseases; Life Sciences; Microbiology; Neurobiology (and derivatives of "neuro," including but not limited to neuroscience, neurology, etc.); Organismal Biology (and any type thereof, including but not limited to araenology, entomology, herpetology, ichthyology, mammology, mellicology, mycology, nematology, ornithology, parasitology, primatology, etc.); Pathology; Physiology (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to physiological science, molecular physiology, cellular physiology, etc.); Virology; Zoology (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to zoological sciences, vertebrate zoology, invertebrate zoology, etc.)

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

*Applicants who do not meet the above-stated minimum qualifications must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered on the basis of possessing equivalent qualifications (equivalency). The Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency is available on our website at http://www.vcccd.edu/sites/default/files/files/departments/human-resources/supplemental_questionnaire_for_equivalency_03.05.15.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ https://get.adobe.com/reader/. When completing the form, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications.

If the title of your degree as stated on your transcripts does not exactly match one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications, you must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency. Do not assume that you do not need to submit a Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency because your degree is similar to a degree stated in the minimum qualifications. Degree titles that are not an exact match will not be considered outside of the equivalency process.

For further details regarding equivalency and the criteria by which equivalency may be granted, please click on the following link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/vcccd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=83LDBP0DD9E5.

Supplemental Information

SALARY RANGE:

$48,751 - $65,810

STARTING SALARY:

$48,751 - $65,810

All applicants, including previous and current VCCCD employees, must submit the following materials in order for their application to be considered. Failure to submit all required materials will result in disqualification.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Human Resources Department staff will not upload your documents for you.

Please be sure to upload all materials, including all transcripts, that you wish for the committee to consider. The hiring committee will NOT have access to materials kept in personnel files, and such materials will not be considered unless they are included with your application packet.

* Letter of Application: The letter of application must contain the following pieces of information: A) include the date, your name, and the position and locations for which you are applying, B) address your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and C) provide the screening committee with an understanding of how you will contribute as a fully participating member of the VCCCD community.

* Completed Application for Academic Employment

* Resume

* Letters of recommendation (Recommended but not required. If you choose to submit letters of recommendation, they should be uploaded with your application materials.)

* Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency, if applicable (see minimum qualifications above)

* Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts demonstrating attainment of minimum qualifications. Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree was conferred or the degree will not be considered for the purpose of determining if you meet minimum qualifications. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. If the qualifying degree has yet to be conferred and you expect to have the degree before you begin employment, you must submit transcripts that state the title of the degree you are working toward obtaining and indicate the anticipated completion date in your response to the associated supplemental question provided during the application process. An official copy of your transcripts will be required upon being hired. Instructors will not be allowed to start working until official transcripts have been received.

NOTE: If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. To search for institutions that are recognized as accredited by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education, visit http://www.chea.org/4dcgi/chea/search/index.html?MenuKey=main or http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx. For a list of VCCCD-recognized organizations providing transcript evaluation services, visit https://www.naces.org/members

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. When completing the application and the supplemental questions, it is important to outline in detail your education, training (classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. You will be evaluated based upon the information provided.

Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

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