MESA DIrector/Assistant Professor (TENURE-TRACK)

Position Title MESA DIrector / Assistant Professor (TENURE-TRACK) Special Instructions to Applicants Los Medanos College is seeking innovative STEM faculty members who are dedicated to serving students in multiple capacities to apply for MESA Director / Assistant Professor.

We are looking for educators who can engage students through both teaching and support roles, providing one-on-one mentorship and guidance.

The ideal candidate will work closely with our many STEM departments to support first-generation and financially-aided students, helping them develop the skills necessary for academic success and future careers in STEM fields.

About MESA : The MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) program at Los Medanos College supports first-generation and financially-aided students in developing the academic and leadership skills necessary to transfer to four-year universities in calculus-based fields.

Our vision is a future where every STEM student thrives, successfully transfers to four-year colleges, earns their degree, and contributes to a diverse and inclusive workforce

About the Role : MESA Director / Assistant Professor will be responsible for developing curricula and teaching a dedicated cohort of students through courses, study programs, and leadership training.

The position involves overseeing daily MESA operations, planning, and ensuring that the program fosters a student-centered, inclusive environment, while implementing program goals and policies.

Additionally, the director will collaborate with MESA staff and, STEM departments, and faculty to design and support interventions for first-generation and financially-aided STEM students.

Reporting on program and student outcomes to college leadership and stakeholders is a key component of the role, ensuring continued program growth and success.

Recruitment Timeline : 1) Initial review of applications will occur December 2024.2) Selected applicants will be contacted in January 2025 to schedule an interview.

Interviews will take place in-person in February 2025.3) Final interviews will be held February / March 2025. . Applicants will be responsible for travel expenses.

The college nor the District reimburses for travel expenses. No candidate for a full-time position shall be recommended as a finalist to the President without meeting the minimum qualifications or having been verified as meeting the equivalency.

If you do not possess the exact degree listed in the minimum qualification section, you must fill out a Master’s degree equivalency form and upload in the attachment section of the online employment application to be considered.

Description of Position Los Medanos College is seeking innovative STEM faculty members who are dedicated to serving students in multiple capacities to apply for MESA Director / Assistant Professor.

We are looking for educators who can engage students through both teaching and support roles, providing one-on-one mentorship and guidance.

The ideal candidate will work closely with our many STEM departments to support first-generation and financially-aided students, helping them develop the skills necessary for academic success and future careers in STEM fields.

About MESA : The MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) program at Los Medanos College supports first-generation and financially-aided students in developing the academic and leadership skills necessary to transfer to four-year universities in calculus-based fields.

Our vision is a future where every STEM student thrives, successfully transfers to four-year colleges, earns their degree, and contributes to a diverse and inclusive workforce

About the Role : MESA Director / Assistant Professor will be responsible for developing curricula and teaching a dedicated cohort of students through courses, study programs, and leadership training.

The position involves overseeing daily MESA operations, planning, and ensuring that the program fosters a student-centered, inclusive environment, while implementing program goals and policies.

Additionally, the director will collaborate with MESA staff and, STEM departments, and faculty to design and support interventions for first-generation and financially-aided STEM students.

Reporting on program and student outcomes to college leadership and stakeholders is a key component of the role, ensuring continued program growth and success.

Our Vision for Social Justice We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers.

Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights.

These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds;

students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges.

This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity / opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Inquiries Please contact Eileen Valenzuela, Office of Instruction Supervisor,

Recruitment Type Faculty Location Los Medanos College Posting Number F01146 # of Openings 1 Salary Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper / graduate level units earned, teaching experience and / or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (Up to $132k).

Position Status Tenure- Track EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group Full-Time Faculty Department L5010-Biological Sciences Discipline Alternate Discipline Duties and Responsibilities In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college.

Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and / or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• 1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
• 2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
• 3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
• 4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
• 5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
• 6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
• 7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching / learning strategies;
• 8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
• 9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
• 10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
• 11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
• 12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;

13. participating in College’s shared governance processes. Minimum Qualification-Education / Experience Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Candidate must meet the minimum qualifications for ONE of the disciplines approved under STEM (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics / Astronomy) as required below :

Biological Sciences : Master’s in any biological science OR Bachelor’s in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent

Chemistry : Master’s in chemistry OR Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry OR the equivalentComputer Science : Master’s in computer science or computer engineering OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Master’s in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering OR Bachelor’s in engineering AND Master’s in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR Bachelor’s in mathematics AND Master’s in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND A master’s degree in information science, computer information systems, or information systems OR the equivalent (NOTE : Courses in the use of computer programs for application to a particular discipline may be classified for minimum qualifications purposes, under the discipline of the application.)

Engineering : Master’s in any field of engineering OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geology OR the equivalent (NOTE : A bachelor’s in any field of engineering with a professional engineer’s license is an alternative qualification for this discipline)

Mathematics : Master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Master’s in statistics, physics or mathematics education OR the equivalent

Physics / Astronomy : Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics OR Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics OR the equivalent License / Certificates / Credentials Desirable Qualifications 1.

Knowledge of strategies surrounding student equity issues.2. Experience providing academic services to students in mathematics based fields (STEM Fields)3.

Experience teaching and knowledge of curriculum for introductory level courses for STEM majors;4. Knowledge of Principles and practices of program administration, supervision, and training;

5. Research and report writing techniques (including grant reporting);6. Experience analyzing policies and procedures to formulate recommendations for improvement7.

Experience working with diverse racial, ethnic, gender, disabled, and cultural populations; and commit to working on reform surrounding student equity issues.

Job Open Date : 09 / 23 / 2024 Job Close Date : 11 / 15 / 2024 Open Until Filled No Employment Begins : Fall 2025 # of Months 12 Employee Benefits Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents / domestic partners include :

• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending (125) plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• Sabbatical Leave

Additional Benefits : The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and / or authorize payment to the union.

If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply : Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $ and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1.

United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $