"Metals (Adjunct/Part-time)"

Metals (Adjunct/Part-time)

Salary: $77.44 - $98.98 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 36

Closing: Continuous

Location: Rocklin, CA

Division: Instruction Office

Description

In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College!

Examples Of Functions and Tasks

• Lecture/Laboratory Preparation and Presentation: Research lecture material; present lecture/laboratory information and concepts to students; prepare and distribute handouts and supplemental material; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom and laboratory discussions; design and administer examinations; evaluate student progress, including tests and grading; maintain student records; counsel students regarding career options, courses, and transfer.
• Laboratory Instruction and Supervision: ESSENTIAL - Design, build, and test projects for laboratory assignments; select equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to run the laboratory; develop worksheets and instructions; demonstrate equipment to students; supervise and evaluate student projects; oversee student progress; direct organization of tools and equipment; recommend routine maintenance and repair procedures.
• Curriculum Development: ESSENTIAL - Review and evaluate curriculum and materials in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional and/or Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; research industry needs through advisory committees and other sources; design and update curriculum materials; attend curriculum meetings; present proposals for curriculum changes; design degree and certificate programs; coordinate with part-time faculty and staff to enhance consistency of lecture/laboratory content.
• Department Management: ESSENTIAL - Develop department class schedules for full and part-time faculty; assist in hiring part-time faculty; prepare and manage budget; coordinate purchases of supplies, tools, and equipment appropriate for department use; prepare capital outlay requests; write grant and Vocational and Technical Educational Assistance (VTEA) proposals; coordinate with Maintenance Technician-Metals/Manufacturing Technology to prioritize activities and review completed work; provide Division Dean with information for evaluations; notify Sierra College Foundation of donations; review and acknowledge donations to the department.
• Advisory Committee Participation: ESSENTIAL - Interact with Sierra College Metals/Manufacturing Advisory Committee; assist in recruiting committee members; schedule and make arrangements for advisory committee meetings; and arrange meeting place and refreshments; develop meeting agendas and send announcements; attend advisory committee meetings and record recollections; provide assistance to advisory committees of local high schools and Regional Occupational Programs (ROPs).
• Student Outreach and Placement Participation: ESSENTIAL - Conduct tours of departmental facilities for prospective students and other interested individuals; visit local area schools to interact with prospective students; host departmental open house activities; attend local job fairs; assist in developing 2+2 articulation agreements with local high schools and Regional Occupational Programs (ROPs); provide student career advisement; assist in awarding scholarships; act as department contact for companies seeking employees; list the job opportunity and requirements with the Career Center; provide letters of reference for students; provide students with lists of potential employment sites.
• Liaison: ESSENTIAL - Function as District's point of contact for local industry; contact sites for field trips, arranging for transportation and acknowledging industry participation; locate job sites for student internships; provide apprenticeship direction to local industry; counsel students on apprenticeship and course requirements; provide course descriptions and schedules, as requested; attend industry meetings to review apprenticeship programs and attend graduations at industry sites; visit internship students and evaluate student progress; assign grades.
• Shared Governance Participation: ESSENTIAL - Represent department and/or division by serving on District-wide committees and/or task forces, as appropriate and feasible; participate in Vocational Education Committee activities and sub-groups; research and present issues to Committee related to department and vocational needs; prepare listing of capital outlay needs for VTEA funding; develop department reports on articulation, student tracking, and apprenticeship issues; accumulate data on department goals and objectives; review department future plans with department staff; write and submit program assessment reports, as required; follow-up on assessment finds and develop strategies for implementing changes.
• Professional Development Activities: ESSENTIAL - Participate in faculty and/or industry internships; read related literature to remain current on new technologies and industry trends; consult with local industry regarding trends in industry and employment standards for training; attend and present workshops at professional conferences; attend trade shows and industry sponsored seminars.

Minimum Qualifications

Any Bachelor's or Master's degree AND two (2) years of professional experience OR any Associate degreeANDsix (6) years of professional experience. Verification of prior employment (relatable teaching or work experience) will be required upon hire to verify minimum qualifications.

This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-time Faculty Hourly Schedule

Compensation

Placement on the District's Faculty Salary Schedule is dependent upon years of experience and level of education. Entry-level is from $77.44 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$58.08 per hour (Lab/Counselor Rate) to $98.98 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$74.24 per hour (Lab/Counselor Rate) at the time of employment. The current highest salary attainable after employment is $127.21 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$95.41 per hour (Lab/Counselor Rate). Employees also will be members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Sick leave, and other leaves are available according to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Required Application Documents

There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position:

1. Employment Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
4. Teaching Philosophy Statement responding to specific prompts.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/2899662/metals-adjunct-part-time

If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu.