Part-Time Digital Media Instructor Pool

Gavilan College•Gilroy Campus, CA

About The Position

This is a part-time faculty position, not to exceed 67% of a full-time load. Assignments are based on departmental need and may vary semester to semester. The instructor provides instruction for assigned courses, which may include lecture-discussion courses during the day, evening, or Saturday, and may be delivered online or through distance education. The position requires curriculum development and review and assessment of student learning. Applicants should live within commuting distance of Gavilan College. The role also involves daily library work, primarily teaching as an Embedded Librarian, providing information literacy instruction and instruction on library resources and research skills, and providing reference assistance in person and virtually. The ideal candidate supports an inclusive, student-centered learning environment for a diverse student population, particularly students from historically underserved communities, and collaborates across campus and serves the community. The starting salary is $71.14–$76.38 per hour for lab assignments and $81.47–$109.21 per hour for lecture assignments. Salary placement is determined by documented education and experience. The position is represented by the Gavilan College Faculty Association.

Requirements

Any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
Meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline specified in the California Community Colleges’ Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators.
Degrees and credits used to fulfill minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions.
Applicants with foreign degrees must provide a third-party Foreign Credential Evaluation documenting U.S. degree and major equivalency.
Applicants should live within commuting distance of Gavilan College.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in Library and Information Science.
Curiosity, innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and self-direction.
Comfort working with a diverse student population and speaking in front of groups.
Working knowledge of library resources, both print and online, and library services.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Commitment to equity-minded, student-centered practices; cross-campus collaboration; transparent decision-making; community service; and continued learning in anti-racist pedagogy.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction for assigned courses, including preparing in-class or online/distance education activities, evaluating student work, consulting with students outside class or online, and maintaining currency in subjects taught.
Develop and review curriculum and assess student learning.
Maintain accurate class and other district-required records; submit attendance rosters and grade reports when due.
Follow course outlines filed in the instruction offices.
Maintain weekly office hours as required by the collective bargaining agreement.
Observe, support, and enforce District regulations, policies, and programs.
Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course.
Refer students to appropriate college sources for counseling and other student services.
Advise students on requirements for successful achievement in the instructor’s area of expertise.
Maintain an effective classroom environment and workspace.
Work cooperatively within the college community and foster a positive environment free from harassment, prejudice, and bias.
Demonstrate respect for everyone’s dignity.
Perform other instructional-related duties as assigned.
Teach as an Embedded Librarian and provide information literacy instruction, instruction on library resources and research skills, and reference assistance in person and virtually.