Rancho Academy Pipeline Program Applicants
Rancho Santiago Community College District
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Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: AC22-00447
Location: 2323 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA
Division: DO Human Resources
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POSITION DETAILS
About Rancho Academy
Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) invites graduate
students and industry professionals interested in teaching at the
community college level to apply for the Rancho Academy, a faculty
internship program designed to cultivate future educators.
This year-long program pairs interns with experienced, tenured
faculty in their discipline for mentorship and hands-on training.
Interns participate in a structured semester of training led by a
faculty facilitator, followed by a semester of co-teaching and
shadowing in the classroom.
The Rancho Academy is committed to building a diverse pipeline of
future part-time faculty who reflect the backgrounds and
experiences of RSCCD's students. Through mentorship, professional
development, and applied teaching experience, interns will
strengthen their instructional skills and deepen their
understanding of equity-minded teaching practices.
This initiative is supported by the RSCCD Board of Trustees as part
of an ongoing effort to recruit and develop faculty leaders for the
California Community College system.
If you're passionate about teaching and meet the eligibility
criteria, we encourage you to apply and take the next step toward a
rewarding career in community college education.
Program highlights include:
- Student engagement techniques and classroom management
skills
- Observational and guided instructional experience
- Professional development events & workshops
- Course and lesson planning
- Equity-minded and inclusive practices
- College networking and relationship building
- Opportunities to shape and connect with the RSCCD students
- The program may be a blend of remote, hybrid, or in-person,
depending on evolving District guidance.
Responsibilities
As a Rancho Academy intern, you are expected to:
- Understand and adhere to the terms of the formal mentoring
agreement.
- Meet regularly with your assigned faculty mentor.
- Attend all scheduled classes consistently and punctually.
- Seek support from your mentor as needed, while respecting their
time and responsibilities.
- Complete assignments or tasks assigned by your mentor and seek
clarification when necessary.
- Assist your mentor with instructional or classroom-related
activities, as requested.
- Support students in the classroom as directed by your
mentor.
- Share your ideas and insights openly with your mentor.
- Give and receive constructive feedback in a professional and
respectful manner.
- Clearly communicate your goals, needs, and expectations to help
your mentor support your success.
- Prepare and deliver appropriate learning experiences for
students.
- Develop sample syllabi, lesson plans, and course outlines.
- Reach out to the program director or department chair when
additional guidance is needed.
- Participate in all required evaluations of the internship
program.
- Engage fully in orientations, workshops, and other activities
designed for interns.
- Fulfill other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Eligibility Criteria
- A graduate student or recent (MA, MS, Doctorate) graduate;
- Highly motivated in seeking a career in the California
Community College system (faculty) and meets the Minimum
Qualifications in the academic or vocational subject area as
specified by the 2025 Chancellor's Office Minimum Qualifications
Handbook;
- Commitment to completing the synchronous and asynchronous
10-month hybrid training program on and active engagement with the
assigned mentor;
- Complete all follow-up sessions and submit all deliverables as
directed by ODEI.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Due to the popularity of this program, it is the applicant's
responsibility to ensure that all materials and required documents
are accurate and uploaded correctly. To ensure full consideration,
all applicants must submit a complete online Rancho Santiago
Community College District Online application that includes the
items listed below. The Office of Diversity, Equity, &
Inclusion (ODEI) will review all applications for completeness, and
only complete application packets will be reviewed.
A Complete Application Packet Must Include the
Following:
- RSCCD Online Application
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume - details all relevant
education, training, and teaching experience (including courses
taught), and other work experience.
- Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted)
Foreign Degrees
Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be
evaluated by an agency that is approved by or a member of the
National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (
NACES) or the Association
of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (
AICE), or Commission
on Teacher Credentialing (
CTC).
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/3741877/rancho-academy-pipeline-program-applicants
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