Fire Technology Adjunct Instructor

College of the Canyons

Fire Technology Adjunct Instructor

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We are accepting applications for the Fire Technology Adjunct Instructor Applicant Pool. Adjunct pools are open on a fiscal year basis for continuous recruitment for department assignments. Please review application material requirements carefully to ensure successful submission. Your application will not be considered until all required documents are received.

The teaching assignment may be at the Valencia or Canyon Country campus, or other college teaching

locations. Part-time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure. Part-time

faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving

their educational goals. We offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and

occupational programs.

The Santa Clarita Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As presented in our District Strategic Plan, which focuses on Access, Engagement, and Success, “Equity, inclusion, and diversity are not goals in themselves, but ideologies embedded in all actions and planning across all departments and functions of our college and its two campuses.

College of the Canyons is part of the Santa Clarita Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 32,000 students each academic year. College of the Canyons has a diverse student population that reflects our focus on enhancing the educational attainment and economic well-being of the community we proudly serve.

We seek employees that value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, who are conscientious risk takers and transformational leaders guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

"BIG PICTURE" RESPONSIBILITY:

College of the Canyons is seeking adjunct faculty members in Fire Technology. Applications will be considered for immediate and future eligibility into the Fire Technology Applicant Pool.

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration into the Applicant Pool. When no review date is listed for an Adjunct Instructor position, the position is open until filled. Your application will not be considered until all required documents have been received.

Service

-Assume leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole. Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community.

-Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources. Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.

-Participation in curriculum and program development.

-Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.

-Participation in ongoing professional development.

Teaching

-Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.

-Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

-Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class. Ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning.

-Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for on campus and on-line courses.

-Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Further Details

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Assignments may include Monday through Friday (day and evening), as well as Saturday classes.
 
Adjunct Salary Rate: $88.30 per hour. (Click link to view Academic Adjunct Salary Schedule).
 
Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential/transcripts, background fingerprint clearance, tuberculosis screening, proof of eligibility to work in the United States (College of the Canyons hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States) and Board of Trustees approval as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:

Possession of an unexpired California Community College Instructor Credential in Fire Technology.

OR- Any bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment or the equivalent;

OR- Bachelor’s in business with accounting emphasis or business administration with accounting emphasis or economics with an accounting emphasis AND Master’s in business, business administration, business education, economics, taxation or finance

OR- Any associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment or the equivalent.
 
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Please detail on your application if you have:
• Ability to carry out the professional duties of the position, working with department designers, technical director and a student work crew.
• Collaborative work style.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to teaching theatre through production.

Please note:
• Professional experience includes both work/occupational experience and teaching experience. Teaching and occupational experience may be combined to total the required number of full-time years of experience.fire

• Hiring committees review all complete, qualified application packets. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

• A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.

• From time to time the equivalencies accepted by departments change. If you are qualifying under an equivalency, please note that if hired you must qualify under the established minimum qualifications or department equivalency(ies) in place at the time of hire.

Application Process:

This application process is ongoing until the position is filled.

If you require assistance, please call the Human Resources office at (661) 362-3427 or email: hro@canyons.edu 

Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications online at:  https://www.canyons.edu/administration/humanresources/

All materials listed below are required to be considered for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply online by visiting our website at Jobs at COC. All application materials must be uploaded online or received by the Human Resources Department, located in the University Center, Suite 360. College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California 91355. If you require assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 362-3427 or for hearing impaired TTY/TDD (661) 362-5178.
 
 •   District ACADEMIC Application.
 •   Current detailed resume summarizing education and experience.
 •   Complete College transcripts verifying educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position. Unofficial or copies of transcripts may be submitted for application purposes (please include both the front and back of ALL transcript pages); however, official transcripts must be submitted at the time of hiring. Copies of college diplomas are not acceptable in lieu of transcripts.  Important note on minimum education requirements: Units and/or degree(s) earned must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post-Secondary Education. The candidate is responsible for providing equivalency evaluation recognized by the District for degrees and/or units earned outside the United States, degrees from a college or university not accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post-Secondary Education, or if degree is not in the exact discipline required. For your convenience, we accept any company who is a current member of NACES.
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the official application packet is fully and correctly completed. All materials submitted become the property of the District. Materials will not be returned, copied or considered for other openings. Complete applications will be kept on file for two (2) years from the date the application is initially received.
 
SELECTION AND ELIGIBILITY POOL PROCESS
 
Positions are open until filled. The above position represents the anticipated need for the upcoming semester(s) or the eligibility pool. The department may review materials at anytime based on enrollment needs and the Human Resources Office will contact selected applicants for the interview process. Only completed application packets that meet the minimum qualifications or established equivalency will be considered.
 Qualified applicants who successfully complete the selection and interview process will be placed in the eligibility pool and may be eligible for adjunct employment with the District anytime within the next 36 months.