Instructor - Geological Sciences jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teach a full range of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems courses equivalent to 30 units over an academic year in accordance with established course outlines. For the 10 month academic year, this translates to 15 teaching hours per semester.

2. Maintain scheduled office hours for student contact (5.5 per week).

3. Devote a minimum of five hours weekly to campus responsibilities (senate, curriculum, department events, etc.).

4. Assess student performance and maintain accurate student records. Submit feedback, rosters, and grades in a timely fashion.

5. Advise, assist and mentor students to promote student success.

6. Facilitate student achievement of certificates by assisting the department to advise, guide and inform students of options and procedures.

8. Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in the discipline.

9. Develop and update department course curricula, including developing hybrid and/or online courses.

10. Contribute to program growth and enrollment, and support student success and retention.

11. Provide leadership in creating new curriculum that emulates on-the-job production and post-production proficiency.

12. Develop resources, materials, and strategies, including using multimedia technology, to teach students in a multicultural environment.

13. Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff and students.

14. Assess the need for equipment and educational materials, and formulate and submit appropriate purchase requests.

15. Actively recruit business advisors for our advisory committee and participate in periodic advisory committee meetings that provide input to align programs and pathways with industry needs.

16. Develop a student recruitment plan and promote awareness of LACC classes at local high and middle schools. Participate in Outreach events and department tours.

18. Participate and actively contribute to departmental meetings.

19. Participate and actively contribute to college committees.

20. Maintain professional and ethical academic standards.

21. Assist in grant writing activities such as the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) and Perkins grant awards.

22. Maintain a commitment to the mission of the community college and its philosophy of education.

23. Assume departmental duties as assigned by the chairperson.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT COVID 19 VACCINATION:

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated and complete a baseline test or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master or Doctorate degree in Computer Science.
• Experience teaching students in a relevant discipline at a Community College or University level.
• Experience using learning management systems and remote teaching tools such as Canvas and Zoom.
• Professional work or teaching experience relating to emerging technologies such as Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing.
• Ability to work effectively in promoting our programs to the students, community, local high schools, and the industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and work collegially and collaboratively within the department and the college.

• Strong understanding and experience implementing culturally sustaining pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging African American, Latinx and historically underrepresented and underserved populations.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The current starting range is from $66,220 to $103,100 for the 10-month academic year depending on education and experience. The doctoral differential is $4,180 per academic year. The District provides an excellent benefit package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to apply for this position. For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

1. Letter of Interest addressing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position.

2. Current descriptive resume or curriculum vitae

3. Contact information for three to five (3-5) professional references, including three supervisors (phone numbers and email).

4. Copies of all transcripts, both undergraduate and graduate (official transcripts are required for candidates invited to the final interview.) All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from foreign institutions must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.

The completed application package must be filed no later than Friday, March 24, 2023 4:30PM to be considered. All materials submitted will become the property of Los Angeles City College. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. Immediate filing is recommended.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Dr. Jim Lancaster, Vice President of Academic Affairs

Los Angeles City College

lancasj@lacitycollege.edu

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection and/or interview process. At least three business days’ prior notice must be allowed. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit www.laccd.edu/ada.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY:

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensue that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301). Los Angeles City College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.