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American Sign Language Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)
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Position Number: 5740211
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
Position Type: Business - International Business

American Sign Language Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01167
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:

Description of Position:
Candidate will teach all levels of American Sign Language courses offered, semesters 1-4.

Inquiries:
Please direct all inquiries related to this position to:

Raquel Garcia at: RGarcia@dvc.edu

Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: D3000-Applied/Fine Arts

Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

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.

EDUCATION:
Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience

OR

Any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

The professional experience required must be directly related to teaching assignment. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.

Desirable Qualifications:
The college is seeking applicants who exhibit the highest level of professional excellence and dedication as evidenced by:

1. Demonstrated commitment to student learning and demonstrated commitment to promoting the success of all students in an open-access learning environment.

2. Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, cultures, preparation, learning styles, and/or disabilities.

3. Commitment to professional growth and development, to innovation and improvement of teaching, and to assuming faculty responsibilities beyond the classroom in a shared governance environment.

4. Demonstrated excellence in course preparation, and knowledge of diverse teaching and learning strategies.

5. Demonstrated mastery of the language instructed with native or near-native fluency.

6. Experience in teaching in post-secondary institutions.

7. Experience in curriculum, including Signing Naturally curriculum, and program development.

8. Experience with instructional technology, including online instruction training certification or equivalent for distance education.

9. Demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative and collegial manner with faculty and staff.

Job Open Date: 10/21/2024
Job Close Date: 12/31/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Spring 2025
# of Months: 5

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/10946

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.