Instructor in Environmental Technologies, Initial focus: Water Science (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District • Ventura, CA

133d • $2,007 - $3,108

About The Position

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at Ventura College. Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the current academic year (Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 semesters) and may be considered if a vacancy opens within the academic year. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered. Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

Requirements

• Any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience, OR any associate degree and six years of professional experience, OR the equivalent, OR possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.
• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.
• The professional experience must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.
• All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses.
• Assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments.
• Update syllabi and collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis.
• Participate in curriculum and program development.
• Attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
• Provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Part-time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between $2,007 and $3,108 per semester per 10% load.
• Part-time faculty with non-classroom assignments are paid between $2,678 and $4,146 per semester per 10% load.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree