DescriptionPart-time Associate Faculty -
s elected candidates must reside in California For salary information, click here
Placement on the salary schedule is dependent upon education and/or experience.
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DISCIPLINES:Disabilities SpecialistAs an Associate Faculty with Disabled Student Programs (DSPS), your responsibilities will include: Administering and interpreting both group and individual tests for the purposes of determining the existence, nature, and extent of students' learning limitations; Interviewing, screening, and certifying students referred because of suspected learning disabilities; Determining eligibility for academic accommodations; Developing academic accommodation plans; Providing disability-related advising; Assisting with DSPS recruitment and outreach; Developing and conducting in-service training for faculty and staff; Recruiting, hiring, training, assigning supervising and evaluating the work of student assistants.
Overview:The intent of the pools is to create a list of qualified applicants who are interested in teaching on a temporary part-time basis in various disciplines. Associate Faculty are employed by semester and may teach up to a maximum load of 33.5% per primary term.
Representative DutiesThe part-time college instructor is responsible for effective performance in the following areas:
A. General Scope of Responsibilities Assist and advise disabled students in matriculation procedures, i.e. enrollment, assessment, orientation, course selection, and program planning. Administer and interpret both group and individual tests for the purposes of: a. Determining the existence, nature, and extent of students' learning limitations (cognition, language, perception, memory achievement); b. Reviewing documentation, identifying, and assigning students to the appropriate and fundable DSPS disability category (i.e., acquired brain injury, psychological disability, physical disability, communications disability); and c. Certifying students who meet the DSPS criteria and Title V regulations for services or support as learning or developmentally disabled.Interview, screen, and certify students referred because of suspected learning disabilities. Develop and maintain liaison with on- and off-campus groups and agencies. Assess student "ability to benefit" as defined by state and federal regulations. Work with faculty and staff in identifying, developing, and providing individual services to assist disabled students in meeting their educational goals. Develop and recommend services, instructional programs, and adaptations to facilitate the education of disabled students. Conduct specific office intake procedures. Identify, certify, accommodate, and assist disabled students needing specialized assistance, services, or instruction. Evaluate requests for adaptive equipment by students with disabilities. Provide instruction and or tutoring assistance for students with disabilities. Develop and conduct in-service training for faculty and staff to promote awareness and sensitivity to the issues and needs of students with disabilities. Attend professional conferences and workshops related to the exceptional needs of individuals with disabilities. Assist with recruitment, outreach and the dissemination of information regarding DSPS programs and services. Remain current in knowledge of adaptive technology and related equipment for individuals with disabilities. Recruit, hire, train, assign, supervise, and evaluate work of student assistants, prescriptive tutors and instructional aides. Coordinate adapted services for students with disabilities across the college curriculum. Provide consultation with instructors and counselors regarding student limitations and needs for services. Assist with the development of individual education plans for DSPS students. Provide disability-related advising to DSPS students on an individual basis; assist students in the on- and off-campus management of their disability. Refer disabled students, as appropriate, to other college services, programs, and offices and, when necessary, assist the disabled student in accessing such programs and services. Interpret, for purposes of placement and advising, the Butte College Basic Skills Assessment, associated with student aptitude and academic achievement. Serve on college-wide committees and participate in the shared governance processes. Assist the DSPS Coordinator as assigned. Development and assessment of student learning outcomes. B. Teaching and Instruction - The following duties are representative of the kinds of expectations that are normally required of a part-time Butte College instructor. Certain duties are common to the everyday operational needs of the College while other activities may be required on an as needed basis. All of the duties, however, are common requirements at various times for full-time instructional positions. Plans for and is continually well prepared to teach.Provides organized delivery of instruction.Is courteous to and approachable by students.Instruction is consistent with the stated and approved goals and content of the course.Sticks to the subject matter of the course.Inspires students to engage in subject matter.Uses standards of student feedback that are clear, fair and followed consistently throughout the course.Requires levels of instructor and student effort sufficient to the mastery of the subject or skills in the course.Grades and returns student assignments and tests in a reasonable period of time.Makes effective use of teaching aids and materials required of students (e.g., texts, manuals, etc.).Prepares complete course outlines and syllabi.Revisions to course content as needed for currency.Coordinates with Department Chair to synchronize course contents and methods with other teachers in the program/discipline.Meets and assists students during office hours or by appointment or at other reasonable times (optional). C. Area or Departmental Responsibilities Is knowledgeable about and abides by College policies and procedures. This includes the accurate and timely submission of all reports, grades and paperwork.Meets deadlines and time targets.Orders instructional materials, equipment and textbooks with sufficient lead times.Exercises good judgment in the use of and/or management of facilities, equipment and supplies.Attends assigned flex meetings as requested.Works well with peers, classified staff and administration.
Qualifications/RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- To view the current faculty minimum qualifications, click here .
- Minimum qualifications with no degree or degree without a general education component, click here .
DISCIPLINES REQUIRING PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Work Experience Letters: For disciplines that do not require a master's degree, please attach letters from your employer verifying your related work experience. Please ensure the letter(s) note whether the experience was full-time or part-time. For part-time experience please be sure the letter(s) include the number of hours per week worked.
- Bachelor's degree or higher - Attach letter(s) verifying 2 years of related full-time work experience.
- Associate degree - Attach letter(s) verifying 6 years of related full-time work experience.
DIVERSITY AND EQUITY QUALIFICATIONS:Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds that characterize community college students in a manner specific to the position.
Supplemental InformationPRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: The successful applicant will be required to complete a medical history questionnaire and must agree to undergo and pass a pre-employment physical examination, based on the physical requirements of the position, prior to employment. The physician will be selected and paid for by the District. Disabilities not related to the essential physical job requirements will not preclude the applicant from being hired.Education Code § 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he or she is free of active tuberculosis. The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for the position.
The Butte-Glenn Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
--------Application Instructions--------ALL APPLICANTS, INCLUDING CURRENT BUTTE COLLEGE EMPLOYEES, MUST SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:
COVER LETTER: Please describe in your cover letter how your past experience and qualifications meet the needs of this position.
RESUME OR VITA: Please submit this as an attachment.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:In addition to any information you included with your application materials, please provide a detailed account of how your skills, life experiences, work experience, education, and/or training have prepared you to effectively meet the needs of students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds. Please include examples of:
- Teaching or training practices and/or life experiences that have enabled or would enable you to more effectively engage with and support success for diverse populations.
- How you have engaged in on-going self-reflection to ensure equity in the workplace and/or classroom. Please include examples of workshops, trainings, and/or life experiences.
DISCIPLINES REQUIRING PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Work Experience Letters: For disciplines that do not require a master's degree, please attach letters from your employer verifying your related work experience. Please ensure the letter(s) note whether the experience was full-time or part-time. For part-time experience please be sure the letter(s) include the number of hours per week worked.
- Bachelor's degree or higher - Attach letter(s) verifying 2 years of related full-time work experience.
- Associate degree - Attach letter(s) verifying 6 years of related full-time work experience.
TRANSCRIPTS OF ACADEMIC WORK:- You are required to provide transcripts for coursework and/or degrees listed on the application materials you have submitted.
- The transcripts must include the date the institution granted the degree.
- Legible copies of transcripts are acceptable at this point in the process.
- Official transcripts must be submitted prior to hire.
- For foreign transcripts please see below.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS:Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Please contact the Office of Human Resources for a list of agencies providing this service or our website .
All offers of employment are contingent upon the submission of official transcripts showing completion of the degree.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 7/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
