Reading- Adjunct Professor

Job Details

Posting Title: Reading- Adjunct Professor

Posting Number: A-110-2024

Division: Library, Learning Resources, & Distance Learning

Department: Learning Assistance

Mission & Vision Statement:

Our Mission: The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.

Our Vision: Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.

Demographics: We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training. The District is a proud Chicanx/Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 66,446 students based on the 2022-2023 academic year. The student population is as follows: by Race/Ethnicity – 57.02% Latinx, 9.33% White, 19.36% Asian, 2.82% Filipino, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 3.33% Black/African American, 0.28% American Indian/Alaskan Native, 2.02% two or more races and 5.61% unknown; by Gender– 54.35% Female, 42.91% Male, 0.47% Non-Binary, 2.27% unspecified; and by Age – 46.03% ages 19 or younger, 20.37% ages 20-24, 9.05% ages 25-29, 5.64% ages 30-34, 3.87% ages 35-39, 5.04% ages 40-49, 10% ages 50 and older. The current employee population is as follows: by Race/Ethnicity – 37% Latinx, 29% White, 15% Asian, 6% Black/African American, 1% Middle Eastern or North African, 1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 2% Two or More Races, 9% unknown; by Gender – 56.47% Female, 42.19% Male, 1.34% Non-Binary; and by Age – 3.94% ages 20-29, 19.46% ages 30-39, 30.21% ages 40-49, 46.39% ages 50 and older.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics. The District works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe-haven for international students, veterans, re-entry students, LGBTQIA+ students, and students of various learning styles regardless of citizenship status. We are committed to hiring Faculty, Staff, and Management that understand how cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial, and human understanding; and provides positive role models for all students.

Salary: $98.45 per hour (based on lecture hour equivalent)

Health & Welfare Benefits: Not Applicable

Open Date: 04/18/2025

Close Date: 06/30/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Inquiries/Contact: For more details about this position, please contact: Name: Dianne Rowley, Title: Learning Assistance Department Chair, E-mail: drowley@mtsac.edu, Phone: (909) 274-6223

Overview:

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, HOURLY AS NEEDED POSITION WITHOUT PERMANENT STATUS. This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Minimum Qualifications:

A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution: 1. Master’s degree in education with a specialization in reading or teaching reading; OR 2. Bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline; AND Twelve semester units of course work in teaching reading AND Master’s in English, literature, linguistics, applied linguistics, composition, comparative literature, TESL, or psychology OR 3. The equivalent (must request an equivalency review in the application), OR 4. California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline; refer to Ed Code § 87355 (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential must be submitted with the application.); AND B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing 2. Evidence of classroom experience in teaching adult learners. 3. Familiarity with adult learning theory and developmental education philosophy. 4. Ability to communicate curriculum meaningfully with students from diverse backgrounds. 5. Understanding the role academic reading plays in student development of college-level literacy

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Teach in-person, face-to-face transfer-level analysis and critical reading course. 2. Provide inclusive classroom atmosphere and content in accordance with departmental course outlines to include critical reading, critical thinking, and written communication as applied to thematically-related expository texts from a range of academic disciplines. 3. Instruct and support students with diverse backgrounds using culturally relevant pedagogy, careful preparation of course materials, and effective instruction.