Job Description
Salary: $75.62 - $91.74 Hourly
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: ADJ-CIS-24
Department: School of Applied Technology and Business
Opening Date: 09/04/2024
Closing Date: 6/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE is seeking qualified applicants for a temporary part-time teaching assignments as an Adjunct Computer Information Systems (CIS) Instructor. Assignments may include day, evening and weekend courses. The district may cancel classes or change instructors as enrollment needs are determined. Review of curriculum and assessment of student learning.
The successful candidate will be able to teach classes in Computer Information Sciences and Computer Applications; be an active participant in the School of Applied Technology and Business, teach at the main Fairfield campus, the centers in Vacaville and Vallejo, and possibly online.
The ability to use and expand the use of current technologies in the classroom and incorporate active learning strategies will be expected.
Faculty are also expected to attend regular meetings, to participate in committee work, and to spearhead course-level assessment and planning. Assignments may be split between day and evening, including weekend days, as well as between the main campus and the Vacaville and Vallejo Centers.
The District may cancel classes or change instructors as enrollment needs are determined; the District will notify affected parties and pay employees for actual services rendered. Adjunct/Part-Time faculty are paid for classroom instruction hours (lecture and lab) only.
Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty in fall and spring semesters who teach a 40% assignment or more. Responsibilities - Provide instruction in accordance with established program course outlines of record; inform/advise students about program requirements; evaluate and provide timely verbal and written assessments of student performance; prepare and grade assignments and examinations; meet administrative timelines and submit completed reports and required documents; and maintain required student attendance, scholastic records, and other related materials.
- Develop, review, and maintain currency of curriculum for courses the individual teaches in collaboration with other instructors.
- Work in collaboration with other instructors of the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences in coordinating curriculum and mentoring adjunct faculty in these courses.
- Participate in Program Review, participate in curriculum and program development, revision, implementation, and evaluation, and other program related matters such as admissions criteria and process.
- Participate in the development, assessment and evaluation of student learning outcomes (SLO) and Program Level Outcomes (PLO).
- Actively participate in department/school meetings and maintain regular office hours in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and College and School policies; participate in college governance and decision-making.
- Use technology in the academic environment to enhance student learning
- Participate in college-wide committee work and collegial governance.
- Maintain current knowledge and skills in the area of assignment.
- Maintain effective communication with peers, staff, students, and administrators.
- Teaching assignments may include evening and weekend hours, and off-campus instruction in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and College and School policies.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications A Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering OR
A Bachelor's degree in either of the above AND Master's in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering OR
A Bachelor's degree in engineering AND a Master's degree in cybernetics, engineering mathematics, or business administration OR
A Bachelor's degree in mathematics AND a Master's degree in cybernetics, engineering mathematics, or business administration OR the equivalent.
If you do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly as stated above, you must request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of application. Equivalency is defined as possessing the general education for the degree and the major coursework for the degree. The equivalency request form is included in the application.
Note: All degrees must be from accredited institutions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of teaching and multiple teaching methods that include critical thinking and problem-solving strategies and college academic requirements and standards;
- Demonstrate ability to utilize multiple teaching methods/strategies needed to address the diverse learning styles/need of students including integration of interactive technologies to enhance critical thinking, clinical reasoning and problem-solving strategies;
- Possess a commitment to teaching and learning, and provide a supportive learning environment to enhance student success and completion;
- Demonstrate sensitivity to teach students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, including the disabled, who may have wide ranges of abilities;
- Competency with computers and other technological aids, and a willingness to stay current with new technologies, especially ones that could benefit the program;
- Commitment to stay current with scholarship and development in field of expertise;
- Willingness to participate in recruitment and articulation with area schools;
- Possess a willingness to take initiative in co-curricular activities, special events, and School projects;
- Possess a willingness to participate in shared/participatory governance of the Division and the College;
- Demonstrate an ability to self-evaluate and effect change for personal growth and improvement, as well as an ability to accept constructive feedback and effect change appropriately, and participate in professional growth and development activities and lifelong learning
Adjunct faculty may purchase health and welfare benefits, at their expense, to the extent permitted by the District's health and welfare benefits carrier and/or broker.
Eligibility: Taught at Solano Community College for at least two semesters (excludes summer session); must be scheduled for a minimum of 40% assignment at the time of enrollment in the health plan; enrollment periods to be determined each semester; once enrolled mandatory participation will be required (participation period to be determined); premiums will be made through payroll deduction and additional premiums due on a monthly basis by check to the Business Office no later than the 10th of each month for the succeeding month's benefits; and other procedures for implementation as determined by the District in consultation with the Association. Solano Community College
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