What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool position at State Center Community College District?
Posting Details
Announcement Information
Posting Number
Title
Plant Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool
Campus Location
Reedley College
Start Date
Essential Functions of Position
The ideal candidate will share Reedley College's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial. RC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.
Providing instruction in Plant Science in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and / or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for :
- Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Plant Science;
- Teaching classes in Introduction to Plant Science, Soils, Irrigation, Viticulture, Enology, and / or Pest Management;
- Teaching classes in Introduction to Horticulture, Floriculture, Plant Propagation, and / or Plant Identification;
- Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and / or hybrid formats;
- Communicating effectively with students;
- Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
- Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
- Providing course syllabi to students;
- Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
- Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; and
- Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
Desirable Qualifications
Salary and Benefits
Starting rates are $45.49 - $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 - $52.55 for lab. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.
Selection Procedure
The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.
Please note : This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position(s) is / are filled. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application.
Additional Information
This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.
Additional Information about the Position
RC College Planning Site
Open Date
Close Date
Closing Time
Open Until Filled
Quick Link
https : / / scccd.peopleadmin.com / postings / 2119
Salary : $39 - $53
