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　　Closing Date: 01/31/2024

　　Open Until Filled No

　　Classification Title Continuing Education Contract Instructor

　　Working Title Instructional Designer

　　Recruitment Limits

　　Location Continuing Education

　　Pay Information

　　Class 0, Step C – Class 6, Step C ($6,330.13– $8,490.72) per month based on the current AFT – Continuing Education Faculty Salary Schedule.

　　Initial salary placement for this Adult Instructor is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Step C is the maximum step placement for a new hire, and this is non-negotiable at this time.

　　The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT -Guild, Local 1931 – Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made with-in the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Adult Instructors earn tenure after 4 years. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

　　Position Equivalent FTE:

　　1.0 FTE

　　Job Duration 10 months

　　Position Number: 003205

　　FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

　　Bargaining Unit AFT/Cont Ed Faculty

　　Range (na)

　　Position Type Academic

　　Department Instructional Services

　　The Position

　　From The College of Continuing Education President, Dr. Tina King:

　　The San Diego College of Continuing Education seeks energetic candidates to apply for faculty positions. San Diego College of Continuing Education ( SDCCE ) is the adult education division of the San Diego Community College District ( SDCCD ). As the largest provider of noncredit education in California, SDCCE’s mission is to provide accessible, equitable, and innovative quality education and career training to adult students. SDCCE has offered free career training and classes continuously for more than 100 years. Founded in 1914 on the principles of inclusion and social justice, SDCCE welcomes every immigrant, refugee and underserved population to fulfill educational goals.

　　Applications are now being accepted for the tenure/tenure track position of continuing education Instructional Designer beginning in Fall 2023. The college of continuing education has seven campuses serving the city of San Diego. Applicants should understand that they are subject to assignment at any District Facility at the option of the Chancellor. The assignment may include day, evening, and or work at different campuses.

　　Major Responsibilities

　　Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction serve as the campus specialist for instructional design and technologies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing campus distance education; support instructional learning system applications; integration of andragogy/pedagogy theories with instructional design methodology within learning systems; development of goals, objectives and assessment of learning systems; design and deliver training, materials, content and information for instructional development; and collaborate with the District Online Learning Pathways Office. Duties will also include serving on and/or chairing department and campus committees, maintaining appropriate records and reports, and participating actively in the work of the Learning Resources and Academic Support unit, college, and district. The college encourages and supports professional growth, expecting the successful candidate to demonstrate career objectives consistent with the mission of the college.

　　Qualifications

　　Qualifications: Master degree from an accredited Institution in Instructional Design or Educational Technology or equivalent.

　　Desired Qualifications

　　Recent and successful experience in college level teaching, instructional design and technologies and interfacing with faculty, with learning system development that increases student learning and success.

　　Ability to provide learning strategies appropriate to a variety of learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds of adult learners with diverse digital literacy levels.

　　Ability to support a range of educational technologies and their applications in the adult education setting.

　　Ability to support faculty in the design of learning systems.

　　Ability to develop learning systems utilizing various technologies.

　　Ability to assist faculty in the use of OER (Open Education Resources) materials in conjunction with the OER coordinator.

　　Ability to provide professional development for faculty using technologies appropriate in the learning environment.

　　Ability to assist and support faculty in approaches and techniques of pedagogies related to the learning environment and to instructional technologies for both distance education and in the classroom setting.

　　Ability to assess, develop, and deploy, educational systems and modules for a variety of instructional programs.

　　Demonstrated experience interfacing with faculty in gathering input, coordinating instructional software for student use in a variety of instruction and classroom modalities.

　　Demonstrated experience conducting workshops focusing on pedagogical designs in the development of classroom and online instructional resources.

　　Demonstrated experience with effective utilization of technology in the teaching and learning process, including elements of instructional design recognizing a variety of student learning styles, abilities, and educational background.

　　Show experience working positively and effectively within a culturally diverse environment on various projects and activities.

　　Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of adult learners.

　　Demonstrated strong oral and written communications skills.

　　Equivalency

　　If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form (https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/District/employment/Equivalency_Form.pdf) and attach it during the application process.

　　Foreign Degree:

　　Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) (http://www.naces.org/members.html) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC .( ACEI ) (https://www.acei-global.org/evaluation-services/) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

　　Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

　　Commitment to Diversity:

　　All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

　　Working Conditions

　　Moderate

　　Special Instructions to Applicants:

　　To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed (extraneous material will not be reviewed). References to résumés or other uploaded documents within the online application will be considered an ""incomplete"" application; please enter ""N/A"" if any section does not apply.

　　A Complete online application;

　　A Resume or CV;

　　Three Professional References listed within the online application; AND ,

　　Unofficial Graduate and Undergraduate Transcripts.

　　Request for Equivalency Form (required if applicable).

　　Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).

　　Important: To ensure consistency and fairness to all candidates, please do not submit materials other than those requested (i.e., personal photo, articles you’ve written, etc). Please only upload requested documents using respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless specifically requested within this posting, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

　　Application materials sent via mail, fax, or e-mail will not be accepted.

　　Note that correspondence, including interview invitations, will be sent to you via e-mail.

　　All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

　　Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

　　Conditions of Employment:

　　SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

　　Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);

　　Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);

　　Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);

　　Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;

　　Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND ,

　　Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent one-year period.

　　EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

　　If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement) or CalSTRS (http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements) website for further information.

　　Additional Information:

　　Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

　　EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

　　SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers’ Retirement System ( STRS ) upon appointment.

　　Posting Number AC00988

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