Instructor in Animal Training and Management; Part-Time Pool

Instructor in Animal Training and Management (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District

Location: Moorpark College (Moorpark CA), CA

Department: MC - Student Learning

Salary: Salary information not specified in the excerpt.
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

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WHAT YOU'LL DO

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at Moorpark College. Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer 2025
, Fall 2025
, and Spring 2026 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year.

If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

Moorpark College, part of the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD), was founded in 1967. It serves approximately 15,000 students and emphasizes a "students first" philosophy. The campus features a Teaching Zoo and notable programs in nursing, radiation technology, biotechnology, and exotic animal training. Moorpark College has received multiple recognitions and grants, including a $2.9 million Title V grant in 2020 for Project STEM Impacto.

More information can be found on the Moorpark College website.

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) serves residents of Ventura County with three colleges:
Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College. VCCCD is committed to diversity and inclusive excellence and does not discriminate in employment practices.

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, transfer opportunities, lifelong learning resources, and study skills; refer students to support services as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback in class, online, or during office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes; align with department, college, and district goals.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment, attendance, progress, and outcomes; submit data and reports timely.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials; order materials as needed to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise course content and materials in line with new theory and industry developments.
• Update syllabi and collaborate on measurable student performance indicators.
• May participate in curriculum development, committees, articulation, matriculation activities, and supervision of others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• E = Essential Duties

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

Options include:

• Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience
• Any associate degree and six years of professional experience
• The equivalent*
• Possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline

Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. All coursework must be from an accredited college or university. Foreign transcripts may require evaluation.

* Equivalency:
The District may consider combinations of education and experience as equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

Supplemental information on equivalency and related processes is provided in the posting.

Selection Process:
If a vacancy becomes available, applications in this pool will be reviewed by the hiring department. Complete packets that meet minimum qualifications will be reviewed, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.

Application Procedure:
For assistance with the online system contact Government Jobs support. All applicants must submit:

• Employment application
• Cover letter addressing diversity and contribution to the VCCCD community
• Resume
• Letters of recommendation (optional)
• Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable)
• Official or unofficial college transcripts

Transcripts must show degree title and conferment date. If the degree is not conferred yet, provide expected completion date. Official transcripts required upon hire.

Foreign transcripts: may require evaluation by a CHEA-listed…