Work Experience (WRKX) Program Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Diablo Valley College • Martinez, CA

38d

About The Position

WRKX faculty members are responsible for the following:
• Assist students to develop appropriate learning objectives that are obtainable and reasonable within the scope of the WRKX program.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with students to provide support and feedback regarding their work experience.
• Collect, maintain and complete course documents.
• Contact each employer twice, preferably with at least one contact occurring in-person at the student's place of employment.
• Hold weekly office hours on DVC campus or over Zoom.
• Maintain required student records in an organized and comprehensive manner and submit at the end of each term.
• Set up and participate in student WRKX orientations as needed.
• Hours may include evenings and weekends depending on location and hours of student placements.

If candidates have not already completed the Becoming an Effective Online Instructor (BEOI) course or approved equivalent, they must take this course upon being hired.
Note that the pay for WRKX classes is calculated differently than other types of classes. See Appendix B-6 of the 4CD salary schedule for details: https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/hr/SalarySchedules.pdf.

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Requirements

• Work Experience (WRKX) spans multiple disciplines. For discipline-specific versions, check the minimum qualifications for that discipline.
• Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred).
• Résumé including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position and
• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
• Non-masters: The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university): 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 teaching assignment.
• If the specific degree requires a Master's Degree: The disciplines listed in the minimum qualifications are determined by the statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. A Doctoral degree (PhD) is considered to encompass a master's degree (MA or MS).
• If the title(s) of your degree major(s) listed on your unofficial transcripts or other documents from the degree-granting institutions are not an EXACT MATCH to the degrees listed below, you MUST submit an equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered. The equivalency form can be downloaded here. In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions below, please upload the following required documents:
• If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications (i.e., you do not possess the EXACT degree title listed) and believe that you meet the minimum qualifications, fill out the equivalency petition form in the document section of the online application. If you are unsure that you meet the minimum qualifications, please fill out the equivalency petition. The equivalency form can be downloaded here

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience.
• Knowledge of DVC program offerings and local labor market.

Responsibilities

• providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules
• creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking
• evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work
• meeting with students outside of class
• maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
• maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas
• fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member
• maintaining accurate academic records
• performing other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include: - Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services - Dental and vision - Flexible spending (125) plan - Life and long-term disability insurance - Employee Assistance Program - Deferred compensation (403b and 457) - Sabbatical Leave
• Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees