Part-Time Noncredit Adults-Physical Fitness Instructor; Pool

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

West Valley College

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. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

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 work teach fitness and balance improvement to older adults ages 55 and older. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).

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 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 $34,143 – $49,337 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

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 (or class work) in understanding the needs of the older adult, taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor; OR
  • One year of professional experience working with older adults.

• An associate degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught; AND two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; AND sixty hours or four semester units of coursework (or class work) in understanding the needs of the older adult, taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district.
  
  This last requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience teaching in the subject area of expertise, preferably adult populations.

Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:

• Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students’ work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
• Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.
• Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.
• Maintain office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.
• Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.
• Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
• Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members’ area of expertise.
• Work cooperatively within the college community.
• Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
• Demonstrate a respect for the…