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　　Closing Date: 01/31/2024

　　Open Until Filled No

　　Classification Title Continuing Education Contract Instructor

　　Working Title Older Adult Contract Instructor – Non-credit

　　Recruitment Limits

　　Location Continuing Education

　　Pay Information

　　Class 0, Step A – Class 6, Step C ($5,740.38– $8,128.98) 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 and it is non-negotiable. 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: 001766

　　FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

　　Bargaining Unit AFT/Cont Ed Faculty

　　Range No Response

　　Position Type Academic

　　Department Emeritus

　　The Position

　　The applicant must be qualified to teach in ONE of the following disciplines: Health and/or Brain Fitness.

　　The San Diego Community College District is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor, Older Adult, 10-month assignment. The applicant must be qualified to teach in one of the following disciplines: Health and/or Brain Fitness. The current vacancy exists in Continuing Education and applicants should understand that they may be assigned to any Continuing Education campus. In addition, applications accepted for this position may be considered for identical vacancies that occur throughout Continuing Education for a period up to one year. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend hours.

　　Major Responsibilities

　　Under the direction of the Dean, Emeritus Program, the 100% Continuing Education Instructor teaches 25 hours per week as assigned in accordance with the catalog descriptions and course outlines. The Older Adult (OA) Instructor is familiar with the learning styles of older students, has an awareness of community services for older adults, knowledge of current trends in the field of aging and an understanding of age-appropriate teaching methodologies. The assignment includes: evaluating student progress; establishing effective working relationships; participating in curriculum design; developing teaching materials; assisting in planning program activities; demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills; serving on shared governance committees (e.g., screening, hiring, Academic Senate); participating in program review; using technology as it relates to teaching; and participating in professional development activities (e.g., staff development, peer-coaching). All Older Adults Instructor applicants shall show a strong commitment to teaching, program development and teamwork.

　　Qualifications

　　The applicant must be qualified to teach in ONE of the following disciplines: Health

　　Applicants must show evidence of meeting the following minimum qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught, and either: (A) Thirty hours or two semester units of course work or class work in understanding the needs of the older adult taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor; or (B) One year of professional experience working with older adults OR Associate degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught; and two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; and sixty hours or four semester units of coursework or classwork in understanding the needs of the older adult, taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This last requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor.

　　Desired Qualifications

　　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

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　　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.

　　Complete online application;

　　Cover Letter;

　　Resume;

　　Unofficial transcripts;

　　Syllabus;

　　Minimum of three references listed within your application

　　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.

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