DescriptionPROGRAM STRUCTUREThe Equity Educator Intern Program is designed to provide hands-on/practical experience in an educational setting with a Faculty Ambassador for one semester. To enhance the Equity Educator’s introduction to the field of instruction, the program has the following two components: 1) approximately 16 hours of equity and student-centered training (at no cost to the Equity Educator) and 2) approximately 64 hours of classroom observation/program requirements, which includes no more than 6 hours of direct instruction.
This program is also open to individuals interested in non-instructional faculty roles, such as individuals interested in becoming Counselors, Librarians, etc.
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Examples Of Functions and TasksPROGRAM EXPECTATIONS/OPPORTUNITIES Expectations for this position include:
Attend the equity and student-centered training. Attend every class meeting (or other educational activity for non-instructional positions) led by assigned Faculty Ambassador Mentor (for one course) in the Spring 2025 semester.Meet with assigned Faculty Ambassador Mentor for a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes per week to discuss any questions, concerns, ideas, lesson plans, etc. Teach a minimum of three (3), not to exceed (4), class sessions and/or trainings (for non-instructional positions).Meet with the assigned Faculty Ambassador Mentor for a minimum of thirty (30) minutes subsequent to each class session taught to exchange feedback.Observe at least one (1) other unassigned Faculty Ambassador's class.Participate in a mid-semester facilitated discussion with Equity Educator cohort.Attend an end-of-semester debrief and celebration.Obtain guidance regarding the part-time faculty application and interview process. This could include interviewing for a part-time teaching/non-instructional position.
Optional: Additional $1000 stipend offered for Equity Educators who complete one of the following professional development opportunities: Online Teaching Boot-Up, Equity & Inclusion Faculty Certificate Series—Unit 1, or Equitable Instruction Workshop (EIW).
The Equity Educator program mandatory obligation is approximately eighty (80) hours.
Minimum QualificationsELIGIBILITY Graduate students within one (1) year of completion of a Master’s degree or Doctorate degree
OR meet the minimum qualifications of a subject-matter discipline
ANDNo prior paid higher education teaching experience
ANDDemonstrate the ability to utilize an equity mindset framework in and out of the classroom.
NOTE: To review the minimum qualifications for adjunct faculty assignments, go to Minimum Qualifications Handbook (cccco.edu)
Supplemental InformationCOMPENSATION Tier 1 (mandatory): $500 stipend after completion of the program (The Equity Educator program obligation is approximately 80 hours, and upon conclusion of the program and meeting all requirements outlined above, the Equity Educator shall receive a $500 stipend.)
Tier 2 (optional): Additional $1000 stipend available for completion of professional development training REQUIRED DOCUMENTS There are three (3) required documents to apply for this internship: Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) Applicable TranscriptsA cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) addressing the following:
- Briefly describe your career goals and interest in teaching and/or serving at a community college, as well as why you want to be a part of this program.
- How is equity and higher education related to one another? As an Equity Educator, how would you create a classroom and/or campus culture that intentionally supports the success of students from different backgrounds, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(e)(x), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations?
- Provide specific examples that reflect your demonstrated experience understanding the needs of historically underrepresented populations.
- Your anticipated class and/or work schedule for the Spring 2025 term.
NOTE: Applications submitted without transcripts will be disqualified. Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department.
*Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time.
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- Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYERSierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu .
Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105.
If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider.
TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929
Spanish 1-800-855-3000
Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922
Spanish 1-800-855-3000
From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784
This position is inelgible for Sierra College Benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 10/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
