"Part-time Communications Instructor (Pool)"

Full Job Description

JOB
Solano Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitments. Assignments may include day, evening and weekend courses. The district may cancel classes or change instructors as enrollment needs are determined. This part-time Communications instructor will teach a variety of courses, as assigned, on topics such as Introduction to Public Speaking, Argumentation and Debate, Forensics/Speech, and Business and Professional Communication. This position is a part-time position. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is a "pool" position, meaning that openings may or may not be currently available. The District maintains a "pool" of applications for positions which are needed on an ongoing basis at Solano Community College. The advantage of "pool" positions is when a position becomes available, the Dean may immediately begin screening applications from the available pool of applicants without having to post a position and wait while the position is being advertised.

APPLICATION PROCESS DETAILS:

• To be considered for this position, all complete applications and supporting materials must be received by the application deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed. Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.
• Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the candidate has been completed.
• The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position.
• Oral interviews will be conducted to include a teaching demonstration. Travel costs related to the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
• Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty in fall and spring semesters.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations. Inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations. Meet administrative time lines and submit completed and required documents and reports. Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records. Participate in division staff meetings. Keep Student learning outcomes current and assess courses.Review of curriculum and assessment of student learning.Instructors must also provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations; review curriculum and assess student learning; inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations; meet administrative timelines and submit completed and required documents and reports; maintain required student attendance and scholastic records, and both communicate and work effectively with others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Sensitivity to students from diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, (including those with disabilities, who have wide ranges of abilities). Knowledge of teaching; multiple teaching methods which include critical thinking and problem solving strategies; and college academic requirements and standards.Candidates must possess a commitment to encouragement of learning and an enthusiastic attitude toward learning

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