Part-Time Instructor of Family - School of Language Arts and Education - Modesto Junior

Job Title

Part-Time Instructor of Family Life - School of Language Arts and Education - Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College

The Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94
Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22
Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Not Eligible for Benefits:
With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

The successful candidate will join a Family Life program that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s in family and consumer studies, life management/home economics or home economics education OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in child development, early childhood education, human development, gerontology, fashion, clothing and textiles, housing/interior design, foods/ nutrition or dietetics and food administration and the equivalent. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse backgrounds of community college students; sensitivity to the needs and challenges of a diverse student population. Determined by the California State Chancellor’s Office. See the discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges. The District has an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications.

For more information on equivalency: visit the Yosemite recruitment equivalency policy page.

Physical and mental standards include mobility, dexterity, lifting, visual requirements, hearing/talking, and emotional/psychological factors. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.
• Enthusiasm for the learning process.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Participate in professional growth and stay current in subject area and state initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.
• Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
• Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal communication, community involvement, and public presentation skills.

• Experience teaching Family Life courses at the community college level.
• Understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at course, program, and degree levels.
• Teaching Family Life competencies, material preparation, grading, and classroom management; some assignments may take place in area communities.
• Competence in new pedagogies directed at student success and equity; experience with culturally responsive teaching in Family Life.
• Experience with equity in the classroom and knowledge of Hispanic-Serving designations.

GENERAL

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching lower division college courses in Family Life.
• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.
• Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
• Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes and using results for improvement.
• Engaging in data inquiry…