Part-Time Humanities Instructor; Pool

Overview

Position Title:

Part-Time Humanities Instructor (Pool) at West Valley College, Saratoga, CA.

Part‑time, associate‑faculty pool position. Teaching may be in lecture‑discussion, online/distance or on Saturday. Assignments during Spring, Summer, Fall semesters.

Interested applicants must submit online all requested materials: a completed district application, resume, unofficial copies of transcripts, district equivalency application (if applicable) and any required licenses or certificates. Complete all sections, include supervisor names and phone numbers. Incomplete or unrequested materials will be discarded.

Contact:
Office of Human Resources, Attn:
Recruitment, 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070, Phone: (408) 741‑2174, Fax: (408) 741‑2564, Email:
careers

• Education:
  
  Master’s in humanities, OR a valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Humanities, OR the equivalent.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, diverse academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious, cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Not applicable.

• Provide instruction for assigned courses, including preparation, student evaluation, consultation, and maintaining currency in subjects taught.
• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
• Submit attendance rosters and grade reports when due.
• Follow course outlines filed in the instruction offices.
• Maintain at least 0.5 hours of office hours per section per week.
• Observe, support, and enforce district and college regulations, policies and programs.
• Provide each student with a written syllabus at the beginning of the course.
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for counseling and other services.
• Assist students with advice on requirements for successful achievement in their area of expertise.
• Work cooperatively within the college community.
• Foster an environment that protects academic freedom and a positive working environment free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
• Demonstrate respect for the dignity of each individual.

Additional duties as assigned by the department or the college.

• Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as‑needed basis.
• Qualified applicants best meeting the division’s needs will be contacted for an interview.
• Travel expenses for interview are the candidate’s responsibility.
• Applications remain in the system for 1 year; part‑time pools refreshed annually with notification to re‑submit.
• Application materials become the district’s property and will not be returned.
• District may contact former, current or most recent employers and conduct background investigations.
• Upon hire, the successful candidate must provide required documents of identity and work authorization.
• Prior to employment the selected candidate must submit official transcripts.
• District does not provide visa sponsorship.

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

Posting Number: FY17/18‑702

POOL. Open Date: 04/30/2024. Open Until Filled:
Yes.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Resume/CV
• Transcripts

• Additional Transcripts
• Other Related Licenses or Certificates
• Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 1
• Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 2