"Part-time GED Prep Faculty - Golden West College Noncredit/Adult Education Program"

Job Description

Definition

Part-time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs. These part-time positions are as needed and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Create and maintain an environment which emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes.

Part-time GED Prep. faculty positions for Golden West College Noncredit/Adult Education Program assists students' work in the subjects of language arts and mathematics through individualized or group instruction. GED Preparation Program covers test-taking strategies and fundamentals instructions. Assignments may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus classes.

Primary duties of adjunct faculty members are related to curriculum and teaching; the assignment is mostly lecture, may assist in the Computer Lab as needed. Adjunct instructional faculty are required to be available to students outside of class.

• Provide instruction with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Provide quality instruction, create and maintain an environment that emphasizes teaching and learning, and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests, and issues.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must meet one of the following qualifications under (a) through (d):
   • a. Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990);
   • b. Master's degree from an accredited institution in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition.
   • c. Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND a Master's degree in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism from an accredited institution.
   • d. Or, possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials.
2. Evidence of a sensitivity to, understanding of, and the ability to manage the classroom environment AND effectively provide counseling and instruction to community college students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Recent community college or lower division teaching experience.
2. Expertise and professional experience in field of course(s) to be taught.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is on a part-time, temporary basis... This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL... Part-time faculty applications are accepted year-round and will remain in the pool for one year.

Salary

Based on LHE (Lecture Hour Equivalent) in accordance with the current Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule.

Application Requirements

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet... 1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application. 2. A current resume or curriculum vitae... etc.