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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Santa Rosa Junior College is currently accepting applications to establish a pool for part-time associate faculty assignments. Associate assignments are temporary, part-time or on-call. This job posting is not for a specific assignment or for a full-time faculty position, but rather to establish a pool of candidates who may be considered for part-time faculty assignments. We are seeking equity-minded faculty who are committed to educating our diverse student population. SRJC supports equal access for all students and multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies. We value diversity that supports honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect and compassion that includes civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving and empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others. Candidates must have demonstrated instructional skills to join our outstanding team of faculty, staff and administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.

ABOUT SRJC:

Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. SRJC is a public two-year community college, which serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. The

District

has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and our newest site in the Roseland area of the City of Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor’s degree

program, or

pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons. SRJC serves approximately

22,000 students

each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility. The ideal candidate will share SRJC’s commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person. Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC: Office of the President Student Services Accreditation SRJC Factbook

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide excellent instruction and faculty support to students, which may include evening, weekend, online or hybrid and/or off-campus assignments. Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise. Associate faculty focus primarily on providing instruction and/or student services. Associate faculty are typically not required to participate in District or department service such as committee work, evaluations, student learning outcomes assessment, and hiring committees, but may be asked to perform these services for additional compensation. The examples of duties listed above are representative of those that must be met by a faculty member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

SELECTION PROCESS: Candidates who are recommended for the pool after committee interviews will be added to the pool for disciplines interviewed and deemed qualified for (screening/interviewing committees will confirm disciplines that candidates are qualified for).

Applications are accepted for associate faculty pools on a continuous basis. If the department has an immediate need to add candidates to their pool, they will review applications. If the department does not have an immediate need to add candidates to their pool, applications remain in the queue for consideration until the need arises or for up to one year.

If selected for interview, candidates will be invited to interview with a Screening and Interviewing Committee. The Committee may include representatives consisting of Faculty, Administrators, and Classified Professionals. Students may also participate in the committee selection process as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee. For candidates who are recommended for the pool, references will be checked at any point beyond the committee interview. If selected for the pool, candidates remain in the pool for four years.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Humanities;

OR

the equivalent. Requires a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications exactly as listed above for disciplines of interest, or they must file for

equivalency

in order to be considered. In order to be considered for this associate faculty pool, applicants must provide the following: A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references.

One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor. A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the associate faculty pool, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements. Current Resume. A 500-word response to the diversity prompt below: Please provide two or three examples of your ideas and/or experiences in creating, modifying, and/or performing one or more of the following to meet the needs of a diverse student population:

Curricula; Learning activities; Teaching/counseling practices; Educational Resources; Training, background, coursework and/or professional development; Program Development.

Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework.

Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED. Upon request from departments to review applications, only completed applications from applicants that meet minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to the search committee. It is the applicant’s responsibility to read the entire job announcement and follow the instructions as outlined.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting Hourly Rate: Please see the

hourly salary schedules

or contact the Human Resources Department for more information. For Unit A (AFA) Faculty, salary placement may be based on academic background, vocational experience, and teaching experience depending on discipline and as documented in application materials. Sick Leave Accrual: Associate faculty accrue sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with Federal Law, all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Must be fingerprinted

in California

and have background clearance (at applicant's expense). Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department. Must take a Tuberculosis (TB test), once hired and every four years thereafter. Non Discrimination: The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities--including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity: SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community. #J-18808-Ljbffr