Political Science - Full Time Instructor

West Valley-Mission Community College District

Political Science - Full Time Instructor

Definition:

The Political Science 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 lower division education with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and administrators to provide high quality programs and services. The department maintains high standards and places a primary emphasis on quality undergraduate education. We serve a diverse student population seeking transferable courses in the liberal studies and courses that meet the requirements of certificated programs. 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 linguistically and culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

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 Online, Mix Mode (hybrid), day and/or evening classes, Monday thru Saturday, as needed. 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 contributed medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents to include domestic partner.




• Employer paid 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 political science, government, public administration, or international relations OR




• Bachelor's degree in political science, government, public administration, or international relations AND Master's degree in economics, history, social science, sociology, or any ethnic studies AND twelve (12) upper division and nine (9) graduate semester units in political science 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:

• Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation, in-class activities, evaluation of student's 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 office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.




• 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.




• 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.

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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