Part-Time Noncredit Older Adults--Physical Fitness Instructor (Pool)

Definition

PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL. Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis.

Assignment

This is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor in the School of Continuing Education at West Valley College. The School of Continuing Education is looking for qualified physical fitness instructors to teach fitness and balance improvement to older adults ages 55 and older. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters.

Work location(s): West Valley College, Saratoga, CA; Campbell Community Center, Campbell, CA; Campbell Adult Community Education, San Jose, CA; Other sites serving noncredit students in Santa Clara County.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $38,464 – $55,582 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education – Possess any one of the following: Bachelor’s degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught; AND either: Thirty hours or two semester units of course work in understanding the needs of the older adult... OR An associate degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught; AND two years of occupational experience... AND sixty hours or four semester units of coursework in understanding the needs of the older adult...

2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.