Library Technology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Reedley College
Continuous Recruitment
This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.
Essential Functions of Position
At Reedley College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.
An equity-minded individual is a person who :
- Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
- Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
- Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference;
- Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments; and
- Strategically builds support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities.
Providing instruction in Library Technology for Reedley College, the instructor will be responsible for :
Teaching a part-time schedule of Library Technology courses as assigned;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, online, and / or hybrid formats;Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff;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;Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; andOther duties as assigned.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;Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of directly related professional experience; orAssociate degree and six years of directly related professional experience; orA valid California Community College Credential; orThe equivalent education and / or experience (requires an equivalency).Desirable Qualifications
Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;Recent experience working with African American, Asian / Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom;Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities;Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth;Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross-cultural communication;Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success;Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students.Please note : This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. Start dates may vary. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application. Your application will remain on file for 18 months.
State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process.
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