Adjunct

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Part-Time / Adjunct Faculty applications are continually accepted and will be added to the Adjunct applicant pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis.

Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a college representative.

The assignment may include day, evening and weekend responsibilities.

This position is represented by the San Jose / Evergreen Federation of Teachers, AFT 6157.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teach courses in assigned discipline by communicating subject matter clearly and effectively.

2. Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles.

3. Demonstrate commitment to professional development, including but not limited to activities such as : participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, membership in professional organizations, research projects, publishing academic work, participation in statewide committees or organizations, etc.

4. Demonstrate sensitivity in working with students and staff of diverse racial, ethnic, academic and socio economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, and disabilities by showing respect for differences and the dignity of others.

5. Participate in faculty responsibilities such as : course and curriculum development and review, student learning outcomes and assessment, program review, committees, research and special projects as needed in the discipline / department or district.

6. Attend and participate in department, division and college meetings and keep posted office hours.

7. Meet record keeping obligations on time, e.g. grades, census, reports, rosters, textbook orders, and requisitions.

8. Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by California Education Code and Board policy.

9. Foster a professional work and learning environment.

10. Perform other duties as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Required Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Education requirements are in accordance with the State Minimum Qualifications. To view what areas you are qualified to teach, please use following link :

California Community College Minimum Qualifications

http : / / www.californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu / Portals / 0 / Reports / 2017-Minimum-Qualifications-Handbook-r1-ADA.

pdf District’s Diversity Requirements

• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
• Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District’s hiring policy;

or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.

Equivalency Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and / or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications as listed on the Job Announcements.

Application(s) for equivalency are required if the degrees are not in the exact discipline required for the applicable position, according the California Community College Minimum Qualifications (select link below to review).

NOTE : Equivalency review is for degrees not in the exact discipline, only. If you have a degree earned outside of the United States, a U.

S. credential evaluation must be attached with your application materials. (See *Foreign Degrees section below).

California Community College Minimum Qualifications

http : / / www.californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu / Portals / 0 / Reports / 2017-Minimum-Qualifications-Handbook-r1-ADA.pdf

District Equivalency Form

http : / / www.sjeccd.edu / HumanResources / Documents / Equivalency Application Form.pdf Foreign Degree Degree(s) 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.

All degrees and credits earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application.

Degrees earned outside of the U.S. without a U.S. credential evaluation attached, will not be considered. Desired Qualifications 1.

Bilingual abilities, desirable. Working Environment Typical classroom environment.