Antelope Valley College Lancaster , CA 93535
Posted 3 weeks ago
DESCRIPTION
Antelope Valley College invites applications for our adjunct (Temporary, part-time) faculty applicant pool for the following: Learning Center Specialist Instructor.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Instruct students in the assigned discipline
Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, on-line courses and/or off-campus sites
Support students across disciplines with learning assistance and academic success resources
Design and deliver learning support services for students and faculty, including workshops, individual learning plans, and other programs and presentations
Collaborate with Learning Center staff in the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of tutors
Provide College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification training and other training opportunities for tutors and Supplemental Instruction leaders
Participate in promotional activities for the Learning Center, including campus events, classroom visits, and online communications
Participate in professional development as it relates to pedagogy, curriculum, student equity, and cultural competency
Participate in regular meetings with other Learning Center faculty and staff
Participate in departmental and college governance activities through committee service and/or other appropriate activities
Fulfill the departmental and professional responsibilities of a regular faculty member
Experience teaching/tutoring in a college learning center within the last five years
Demonstrated experience teaching at the community college level or equivalent
Experience conducting tutor training
Experience using student-centered pedagogies to teach, tutor, and motivate students at all levels of college readiness
Knowledge and experience in applying an equity-minded framework to create welcoming and engaging learning environments for diverse student populations
Experience with online/distance education
Demonstrated awareness and/or implementation of effective program and course assessment techniques
Demonstrated collaboration, problem solving, and communication skills Self motivation, adaptability, and collegiality
Membership in local and/or national learning assistance associations
Participate in faculty professional development and continuing education activities that are designed to maintain and develop currency in the field, pedagogy (for traditional and online teaching and learning), and student support strategies, especially as they relate to student equity initiatives.
Participate in faculty/division meetings; yearly program review; curricular planning, development, and implementation; student learning outcomes: data collection and writing action plans, program learning outcomes, development, assessment, and implementation; evaluation of educational programs; and college governance to advance the college mission and strategic goals.
Maintain required records
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Travel between District locations is also expected.
Performs other non-instructional-related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any Master's degree level discipline in which learning assistance or tutoring is provided at the college where the coordinator is employed; OR A master degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other masters degree with emphasis in adult learning theoryOR the equivalent
Antelope Valley College Equivalency:No Equivalency per division faculty
OTHER INFORMATION
APPLICATION PROCESS
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
Application
Current resume
Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.
Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
Residency withina reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
VISA
AVC does not sponsor visas.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employingadministrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success.AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters culturalawareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable rolemodels for all students.
AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.
Annual Security Reportis provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available athttp://www.avc.edu/administration/police
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