Part-Time Landscape Architecture Instructor (Pool)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.APPLICATION INFORMATION:
To be considered an applicant for a position at West Valley-Mission Community College District, all materials requested in the job announcement must be received no later than the deadline.Incomplete and/or late applications will not receive committee consideration.If transcripts are required, include copies of ALL college transcripts with your application to verify all degrees earned and college coursework taken.Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.DO NOT SEND unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will not be used for consideration of employment.The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.Position Title
Position ID
Campus: West Valley College
Position Summary InformationDefinition
PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL

Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.
Assignment
This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).

Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA
Salary and BenefitsSalary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $34,143 – $49,337 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.
Minimum Qualifications1. Education – Possess one of the following:
A bachelor's degree AND two years of architecture, or related, professional experience; ORAn associate's degree AND six years of architecture, or related, professional experience; ORA valid California Community College's Instructor's Credential in the discipline; ORThe equivalent of the above.AND
2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
Desired QualificationsThe ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualifications:
Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.US or International Landscape Architect License.Successful teaching experience at the community college level.Ability to engage and inspire students representing a wide variety of ages, demographic groups, and educational abilities.Demonstrated success in teaching students from historically underrepresented groups, underprepared or nontraditional students, speakers of other languages, and students with learning disabilities.Successful experience with different learning technologies.Strong academic preparation in area of instruction.Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written discourse.Commitment to the community college objective of providing lower-division instruction for students of diverse abilities, interests, and cultural backgrounds.Examples of Duties and ResponsibilitiesInstructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:
Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.Maintain office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area of expertise.Work cooperatively within the college community.Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.Application InformationInterested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (4) District Equivalency Application, if applicable; and (5) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.Incomplete applications will not be considered.Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.About TranscriptsIf a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded.Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store, then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.Selection ProcessApplications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year. Each year, part-time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re-submit application.Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.Prior to employment, the selected candidate must submit official transcripts.EEO STATEMENT: West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Posting Number: FY18/19-819POOL
Open Date: 04/29/2024
Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents Resume/CVTranscriptsOptional Documents Additional TranscriptsAdditional Supporting DocumentationWest Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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