Automotive Technology Instructor, part-time

College of the Desert•Palm Desert, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the adjunct instructor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the community college district. Classes may be at the Palm Desert Campus or one of our sites in Indio, Mecca/Thermal, Desert Hot Springs, or Palm Springs. Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening or weekends. Class locations may include jails and/or one of our local participating high schools for dual-enrollment offerings.

Requirements

Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree.
The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Employment is contingent on residence in California.

Nice To Haves

Advise enrolled students on such matters as: Learning skills, collateral or enrichment reading or experience opportunities for further understanding of the courses or subject field, career alternative/opportunities related to the subject field
Provide academic assistance and related services to students during office hours
Participate in the credit by examination program where applicable
Participate in the development and review of curriculum as needed
Participate in the development of alternative teaching modalities
Schedule, announce to students in all classes, and maintain office hours
Participate in advisory committee meetings as required
Participate in professional development activities
Attend and participate in department/center meetings when assigned by the District or shared governance
Participate in the process of shared governance by contributing to the academic community through committee work on the department division, college and/or district level, or participate in other significant non-classroom college, district, or community activities
Consult with Supervisor on personnel needs; assist with position announcements, recruitment, and screening/interviewing committees
Participate in mentoring of new faculty as assigned

Responsibilities

Meet classes/lab on day and times assigned
Develop and implement instruction for each class/lab period which is consistent with the official course outline
Develop and distribute the first week of class, a written syllabus for each course to communicate to students course objectives, grading criteria, and classroom policies
Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws
Ensure course textbooks and instructional materials are made available to students in a timely manner
Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate
Supervise student in off-campus activities when participation is part of the instructor’s load
Evaluate students’ progress toward meeting course objectives; advise the students of course objectives, methods of evaluation and the results of the evaluation
Return assignments and examination results in a timely fashion
Assign grades to students in the manner provided by District policy and administrative procedure and prescribed by Ed Code and Title V regulations for the State of California
Submit grade report forms and other reporting forms, including but not limited to census, progress reports, attendance records, and proctoring forms, in a timely and accurate manner
Abide by department regulations concerning the proper use, care, and security of equipment
Advise Supervisor of unsafe conditions or potential hazards and recommend solutions
Fulfill all obligations as established in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement
Keep official records required by District policy and administrative procedures and submit them in accordance with college procedures