Instructor Cardiovascular Technology & Program Director (1-semester Temporary Contract)
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- Coast Community College District
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- Costa Mesa, CA
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Job Details
Position Background
Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking a full-time, equity-minded, 1-semester temporary contract faculty member in Cardiovascular Technology commencing with the 2022 Spring Semester. The primary teaching assignment involves all areas of Cardiovascular Technology.This assignment also includes curriculum and program development, participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities assuming leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole; collaboration across disciplines and the leveraging of student support resources; and participation in ongoing professional development.The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online, hybrid, or off-campus and is subject to change as needed. The ideal candidate for this position embraces the overall mission of Orange Coast College and the Coast Community College District, with a clear, focused commitment to supporting individualized student and employee goals through the work of Cardiovascular Technology.The Cardiovascular Technology department shares OCC’s commitment to equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for this position share OCC’s devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. We currently enroll 18,705 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 34% of OCC’s students are Latinx, 2% are African-American, 25% are Asian, less than 1% Native American, 30% are White, and 5% are multiracial. Faculty have the opportunity to enhance their classroom methods during two professional development days during the academic year, which include learning sessions like “Digital Accessibility”, “Basic Skills: Helping students help themselves” and “Taking a skills-based approach to teaching college students”. Student-centered activities that support OCC’s mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four-year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS). Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) is an allied health profession with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart and blood vessel disease. The cardiovascular technologist performs exams at the request of a physician to obtain information about a patient's heart and blood vessel anatomy and function so the physician can make a diagnosis. The OCC CVT Program provides the following:- Graduate qualified ECG technologists
- Graduate qualified noninvasive cardiovascular technologists in adult cardiac sonography within two years of completing the program.
- Provide an adequate number of graduates to meet the need for employees within the community.
Direct Link: OCC Employee-Student Demographics
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide instruction in Cardiovascular Technology in accordance with established course outlines.
Provide leadership in the development and revision of the Cardiovascular Technology curriculum responsive to the students served.
Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; participate in and develop programs to measure student performance.
Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
Fulfill the professional responsibilities of a full-time faculty member including, but not limited to the following: teach all scheduled classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy; follow the department course outlines; keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and progress; submit student grades according to established deadlines; post and maintain scheduled office hours; participate in departmental meetings and college and/or district-wide activities and committees as assigned.
The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, online sections, and off-campus clinical sites.
Function as an instructor for the Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program; teach assigned classes in theory, classroom laboratory, and clinical instruction leading students to qualification for employment and national registry examinations.
Function as the Cardiovascular Technology Program Coordinator.
Ensure and maintain compliance with program accreditation standards. It will include communication and preparation of reports with appropriate national agencies and the district and college administration.
Oversees program administration, student recruitment, admission and advising, budgetary assessment, planning, and preparation.
Responsible for curriculum according to accreditation, college, and state standards - course development, updates, planning, revising, implementation, evaluation.
Conduct ongoing program evaluation and program review.
Conduct ongoing course and program evaluations of student learning outcomes and program reviews.
Maintains current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
The assignment may include the recommendation of clinical affiliations and the assurance of the instructional quality of clinical education by regular visits to clinical education centers.
Coordinate the scheduling of classes, including the recommendation of part-time (PT) assignments to the department IUA and Division Dean.
Communicate with state and national professional associations.
Work cooperatively toward mutual goals with other program coordinators and with the School of Allied Health Professions Faculty.
Recommend the purchase of equipment and supplies and coordinate repair of lab equipment to assure program quality.
Develop instructional innovations to ensure program success.
Assist with program outreach, including publicity, community relations, advisory committee membership, and meetings.
Qualifications and Physical Demands
Minimum Qualifications
- Must meet one of the following qualifications under (1) through (3):
- Any Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment; OR
- Any Associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR
- Possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials. Please see "Additional Information" below to determine if you need to submit an Application for Equivalency.
- Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
- Ability to contribute to campus and district-wide professional responsibilities and activities.
- Ability to complement existing staff, student, and community demographics in terms of professional and personal skills.
- RDCS or RCS registry is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m., October 1, 2021. Application materials must be electronically submitted online at http://www.cccd.edu/employment. Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by mail will not be considered.Additional Information
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes:
*Note: Documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered.
Submit an application online at:
http://www.cccd.edu/employment
Coast Community College District – Human Resources
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SELECTION PROCEDUREAll online applications received by the deadline date will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to discuss their qualifications in an interview at the college. If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in person during the interview process, this will be done so at the candidate's own expense. During the campus visit, each candidate will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a short teaching demonstration/presentation on a previously announced topic as well as participate in a writing exercise, or hands-on practical.The search committee will rate the candidate's responses to the interview questions, the demonstration/presentation, and the applicable writing exercises and/or hands-on practical. Based on this rating, a number of candidates will be recommended to move forward and will be invited to the campus for a second-level interview.The campus President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees.The successful candidate will be offered the position and placed on the current salary schedule based on their education and experience.The start date will be determined by the hiring manager depending on the needs of the campus and the conditions of employment as posted in the job announcement/recruitment.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONTo be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline. Submission of all application materials is the responsibility of the applicant.The District does not contact nor employ outside agencies or headhunters to assist us in the recruitment process for our vacant positions.Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.During the interview process, consideration will be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to: professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College's recommendation for employment.The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews.The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve.The College does not return materials submitted in the application for a position. (Copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).Official transcripts will be requested by Human Resources during the 'new hire' process.
Coast Community College District Title IX:https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspxThis direct link 2020 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is the 2020 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2017, 2018, and 2019 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and, equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline, Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. Coastline, Golden West, and Orange Coast Colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs.
Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.
Organization
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services and student support services. Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs.
Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.
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