Los Rios Community College District

 

Faculty Diversity Internship Program (FDIP)

Job Posting Number: F00455P

Salary: Unpaid Internship

Closing Date: 03/25/2019

 

Complete job description and application available online at: http://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/10134

 

Position Summary    

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Through faculty training and classroom internship, the LRCCD Faculty Diversity Internship Program (FDIP) is instrumental in developing a talented and dynamic pool of community college instructors who mirror the diversity of our student population which encompasses people with different cultural, racial, ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, academic preparation, learning style, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

 

FDIP interns are required to participate, in-person, in eight Saturday workshops in the fall emphasizing community college teaching in preparation for completing a spring 16-week semester internship.

 

The FDIP is committed to providing opportunities for faculty interns to learn and practice teaching strategies appropriate for diverse community college students as a means of recruiting qualified faculty that mirror our student population and are committed to a diversity of perspectives. Our current demographic profile is as follows: African American (9%); Asian (14%); Filipino (3%); Latinx (26%); Native American (1%); Pacific Islander (1%); White (36%); Other/unknown (10%).

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

Successful participants commit to a one-year training and internship program.

 

Fall: LRCCD provides approximately 50 hours of community college faculty training (at no cost to the intern). Faculty interns must participate in the fall training program prior to starting the spring internship. Fall training topics include an overview of the California Community College (CCC) system and its students and faculty, preparing for a class, assessing student learning, effective classroom strategies, and working with diverse learning styles.

 

Spring: The FDIP provides hands-on experience in an educational setting with a faculty mentor for one semester in the spring.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

The criteria used in selecting candidates for interview will include: 

● Subject matter competence in chosen discipline.

● Academic preparation and/or occupational expertise.

● Demonstrate an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

 

All qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. We will select 45 interns to participate in the program.

 

We accept application packets for ALL DISCIPLINES offered at any of the four Los Rios colleges and are especially interested in receiving applications from individuals for the “Disciplines of Special Interest” listed below: 

● Aeronautics

● American Sign Language (ASL)

● Architecture 

● Automotive Technology

● Automotive Collision Technology

● Chemistry (Intro/General Chemistry) 

● Conditioning Coach

● Cosmetology

● Culinary Arts Management

● Dental Assisting

● Dental Hygiene

● Diagnostic Medical Sonography

● Drafting (CADD) (Design Technology)

● Early Childhood Education (ECE) – Males are strongly encouraged to apply

● Electronics/Electronics Technology 

● Farsi

● Fashion Design 

● Funeral Services

● Geography

● Geology 

● German

● Greek

● Health Information Technology (HIT)

● Horticulture (Floristry)

● Human Development: Lifespan, Gerontology

● Interior Design 

● Italian

● Japanese

● Laser Technology 

● Mathematics 

● Mechanical – Electrical Technology (MET)

● Medical Laboratory Technology

● Multimedia/Photojournalism

● Music (Vocal Music)

● Nutrition 

● Natural Resources 

● Nursing 

● Pharmacy Technology

● Phlebotomy

● Physical Education

● Physiology 

● Pre-Apprenticeship 

● Solar/Energy Technology 

● Speech Language Pathology

● Spanish 

● Tagalog 

● Veterinary Technology

● Viticulture 

● Vietnamese

● Welding

 

DISCIPLINE AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● A statewide disciplines list defines the masters degree that is reasonably related to the teaching assignment or academic subject matter area.

 

Participants must show evidence of a master’s degree for those disciplines for which a master’s degree is required as a precondition for consideration. Review the comprehensive list of all of the disciplines in the “Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges” maintained by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. The list identifies the specific degree and professional experience requirements for each discipline. The list can be found here: http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/Portals/0/Reports/2017-Minimum-Qualifications-Handbook-r1-ADA.pdf

 

●You should also confirm that your discipline is taught by one of the four Los Rios colleges by reviewing the course offerings at each college. You can find that information in our course catalogs found here: http://www.losrios.edu/lrc/lrc_catalogs.php.

 

● It is the responsibility of the applicant to research which discipline they qualify for before applying to the Faculty Diversity Internship Program. Your application materials must clearly describe how you are qualified to teach in a particular discipline based on your academic preparation and experience. For questions, please contact our Recruitment Office at 916-568-3112.

 

Assignment Responsibilities    

INTERN LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

As an intern, you are required to participate in a full semester course. The hands-on classroom experience will provide you with practical, instructional experiences in a community college classroom under the direct supervision of your mentor. Your Learning Objectives may include the following components, as agreed upon by you and your mentor:

 

● Observe your faculty mentor instruct class sessions by attending every meeting of the course in which you intern.

● Meet with your mentor regularly before/after class to discuss questions, concerns, ideas, content, classroom matters, constructive feedback, and suggestions.

● Instruct at least three lessons that provide experience with common teaching strategies.

● Be supervised/observed by your mentor in lessons/classes in which you teach.

● Be evaluated by your mentor at the end of the semester.

● Explore other instructional activities of mutual interest with your mentor such as:

-Creating assignments.

-Preparing tests.

-Reviewing textbooks for possible selection.

-Conducting office hours.

-Reading and scoring homework, papers, and tests.

-Meeting division personnel and support staff.

-Attending a department or committee meeting.

-Taking a tour of the campus or facility.

-Learning about shared governance and leadership activities.

 

EXPECTATIONS OF INTERNS:

● Collaborate with your mentor to develop your Learning Objectives for the semester in order to get the maximum benefit from the internship.

● Discuss with your mentor your teaching experience, preparation, comfort, and interest. Agree to the number and kind of teaching opportunities you will have as an intern.

● The mentor is the instructor of record; respect their experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

● Abide by all rules and regulations of the college and District, and behave in a professional manner.

● Closely observe your mentor’s teaching style and classroom management techniques.

● Be committed to and passionate about your internship opportunity.

 

Minimum Qualifications    

Eligibility requirements to participate in the Faculty Diversity Internship Program include:

 

1. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

 

2. Have completed, by the end of Spring 2020, the required degree to qualify to teach a discipline taught within the Los Rios Community College District.

 

3. Have completed, by the end of Spring 2020, the 2 or 6 full time years of technical / vocational experience required to teach a career technical education (CTE) discipline taught within the Los Rios Community College District.

 

4. Not have previous paid teaching experience as the instructor of record in higher education (this does not include teaching completed as part of your graduate program).

 

 

The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.