Part-Time Philosophy Instructor; Pool

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Submit an online West Valley‑Mission Community College District application, resume, unofficial transcripts, District Equivalency Application (if applicable), and any requested licenses or certificates (if applicable).
• Complete all sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, thoroughly.
• Include supervisor names and telephone numbers in the application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Do not send unrequested materials; they will be removed from your application and not used for consideration of employment.
• The application and supporting documents represent you; fill out the form carefully and completely.

• If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, a copy of transcripts is required to verify the degree. Without transcripts, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.
• Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a U.S. recognized accrediting body.
• Candidates with degrees earned outside the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service, including a course‑by‑course evaluation.
• If you do not have an electronic transcript, you can scan it at an office supply or copy store and attach the electronic version to the online application.
• Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluation requests, or similar documents will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
• When uploading transcripts, ensure they are not encrypted, secured, or password‑protected; otherwise they will be rejected by the system.

• Applicants applying under equivalency must submit the District’s Equivalency Application with details and evidence of academic preparation or experience that they believe is equivalent to the required qualifications.
• The Equivalency Application is included in the online application as an optional form to complete.
• Only complete the Request for Equivalency application if your degree does not match the discipline(s) stated in the Minimum Qualifications.
• List accurately and completely the courses taken that match the requirements of the required degree.
• Do not attach documents such as course evaluations.

Position Title:

Part‑Time Philosophy Instructor (Pool)

Position :

Campus:
West Valley College

PART‑TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL

Applications for part‑time, associate faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as‑needed basis. If invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

This position is a part‑time position as an Associate Instructor. Teaching assignments may include lecture‑discussion courses during the day, evening, or Saturday and/or in an online/distance education format. Assignments are needed during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. The position is represented by the West Valley‑Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT), AFT 6554.

Work location:

West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

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 $38,464 – $55,582 per semester and is based on academic achievement, teaching, and related experience.

• Education – Possess any one of the following:
  • Master’s Degree in Philosophy; or
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy AND a Master’s Degree in Humanities or Religious Studies; or
  • The equivalent of the above; or
  • A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Philosophy
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff.

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• Provide instruction for assigned courses, including preparation for in‑class or online/distance education activities, evaluation of student work,…