English - Full Time Instructor (2 Positions)

West Valley-Mission Community College District

English - Full Time Instructor (2 Positions)

Definition:

The English Department at Mission College is now accepting applications for a full time, tenure-track instructor who shares our excitement for teaching and our commitment to excellence in the lower division education of both majors and non-majors. We are looking for someone with a willingness to help our department grow and who will enjoy working with our diverse student body. Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, ability, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a linguistically and culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

One of the positions will be assigned to be the English-Puente Instructor. Puente classes provide a supportive and stimulating environment for students to build confidence in their writing skills through an exploration of the Chicano/Latino experience in a learning community structure.

The second English position will be a mid-year hire with an expected start date on January 2013.

Mission College serves a region of the San Francisco Bay area that includes urban neighborhoods, business centers and residential communities. Nestled in the heart of the Silicon Valley, Mission College enjoys an entrepreneurial and innovative energy supplied by its closest technology and business neighbors, while continuing to maintain its quality curriculum offerings for transfer and under-prepared students. Applicants interested in teaching within an energetic student centered culture that looks to the future would find Mission College a perfect fit.

Assignment:

This is a full-time 10-month tenure track position that begins in Fall 2012. Instructional Assignments may include day and/or evening classes, Monday thru Saturday, as needed and rotate among the English faculty. It is expected that over several semesters all levels of English offered at the college from developmental to transfer will be taught. Work location: Mission College.

Salary and Benefits:

• Anticipated Hiring Range: $48,891 to $76,087 annually, is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.




• Employer paid medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents to include domestic partner.




• Employer contributed long term disability for employee.




• Voluntary life insurance.




• Sabbatical, Rejuvenation and Retraining Leaves.




• Banked leave provisions.




• Professional Growth and Development activities.




• 10 days sick leave accrued annually; personal necessity and catastrophic leave.




• Conference leaves.




• Opportunity for overload assignments.




• Cal STRS Retirement.




• Position is union affiliated with required dues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in English, literature, comparative literature or composition OR




• Bachelor’s degree in English, literature, comparative literature or composition AND




• Master's degree in linguistics,TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading,
  
  creative writing or journalism OR




• Possess a valid California community College Instructor’s credential in the discipline OR




• The equivalent of the above.




• Degrees must be obtained from an accredited institution. Candidates with degrees not identical to the required state or local qualifications must apply for equivalency by completing the online equivalency form which is part of the application package. This form must be completed for employment consideration.




• Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service. Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice; thus, will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.




• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach, counsel or work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Knowledge and Abilities:

N/A

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:

• Teach learning community (Puente Project).




• Co-ordinates and attends Statewide Puente activities.




• Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation, in-class activities, evaluation of students’ work, consultation with students outside of class, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught and other efforts related to the teaching of the assigned classes.




• Maintain accurate class and other records conforming with state requirements and stated District and college needs.




• Submit, when due, all necessary reports such as attendance, grade reports, rosters and class schedules.




• Follow course outlines as filed in the appropriate instruction offices.




• Maintain 3.4 office hours each week.




• 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 member’s area of expertise.




• Work cooperatively within the college community.




• Complete 85 hours of institutional responsibilities per semester. Examples of institutional responsibilities include assisting the department chair in curriculum development, serving on division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; and participating in appropriate professional development activities.




• 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.




• Teach Puente classes.

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. Certified copies are only required at time of hire.




• Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.




• 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.

Selection Process:

• After the deadline date, a committee will review and evaluate applications and supporting materials to select the applicants to be interviewed. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.




• All candidates will receive an e-notification to acknowledge receipt of their application materials. If not contacted within 3-6 weeks following the close of the recruitment, no suitable match was determined at this time.




• The District may choose to re-advertise or indefinitely delay filling a position. Some positions may include first and second level interviews.




• The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.




• Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.




• Any tentative verbal offer of employment is contingent upon formal approval of the college Governing Board.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com

Applicants who, due to a disability, require accommodations to complete the application, testing or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (408) 741–2174 to arrange for assistance.

WEST VALLEY-MISSION COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.




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