Instructional Development Adjunct Coordinator Pool
Job Description
Job Posting Title
Instructional Development Adjunct Coordinator PoolLocation
Los Rios Community College District (All Campuses/Locations)Department Location
All Campuses/LocationsPosting Number
F01325PTemporary Position Category
Adjunct FacultyThe Institution
About
The Los Rios Community College District is the second-largest, two-year public college district in California, serving approximately 75,000 students in the greater Sacramento region. The District’s 2,400 square mile service area includes Sacramento and El Dorado counties and parts of Yolo, Placer, and Solano counties and is comprised of four uniquely diverse colleges – American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, and Sacramento City colleges. In addition to each college’s main campus, the District offers educational centers in Placerville, Davis, West Sacramento, Elk Grove, Natomas, and Rancho Cordova.
The Los Rios Community College District is centrally located in the heart of the Sacramento valley. The growing Capital Region has strong communities and emergent arts and dining scenes, and is nearby some of the most celebrated tourist destinations in the country – Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and San Francisco. The Sacramento area is a great place to live and work.
Strengths
The District has approximately 6,000 employees throughout our four colleges and satellite locations. All Los Rios departments strive for the highest quality in all programs, services, and activities, and are focused on advancing the learning of our diverse student population through improved academic and social outcomes.
Our Vision
Our Colleges offer equity-minded, academically rigorous, student success centered education. Our objective is to help our students successfully achieve their academic goals, whether they want to transfer to a four-year college or university, earn an associate’s degree, or obtain one of more than 100 certificates in high demand career fields.
The Los Rios Community College District is the second-largest, two-year public college district in California, serving approximately 75,000 students in the greater Sacramento region. The District’s 2,400 square mile service area includes Sacramento and El Dorado counties and parts of Yolo, Placer, and Solano counties and is comprised of four uniquely diverse colleges – American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, and Sacramento City colleges. In addition to each college’s main campus, the District offers educational centers in Placerville, Davis, West Sacramento, Elk Grove, Natomas, and Rancho Cordova.
The Los Rios Community College District is centrally located in the heart of the Sacramento valley. The growing Capital Region has strong communities and emergent arts and dining scenes, and is nearby some of the most celebrated tourist destinations in the country – Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and San Francisco. The Sacramento area is a great place to live and work.
Strengths
The District has approximately 6,000 employees throughout our four colleges and satellite locations. All Los Rios departments strive for the highest quality in all programs, services, and activities, and are focused on advancing the learning of our diverse student population through improved academic and social outcomes.
Our Vision
Our Colleges offer equity-minded, academically rigorous, student success centered education. Our objective is to help our students successfully achieve their academic goals, whether they want to transfer to a four-year college or university, earn an associate’s degree, or obtain one of more than 100 certificates in high demand career fields.
Position Summary
The Los Rios Community College District is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for this temporary part-time (Adjunct) Faculty teaching assignment. This is an open until filled pool. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean.
The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean.
Salary
$41.27 to $100.50 per hour. Rate determined by education requirement and type of assignment (lab/lecture/non lecture/substitute). LRCCD Salary SchedulesAdditional Salary Information
No additional salary information to noteAssignment Responsibilities
The adjunct faculty member assignment responsibilities include: helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a part-time faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook. The assignment may include instructing classes, which could result in an Instructional/Coordinator split assignment.
The Instructional Development Adjunct Coordinator will coordinate, develop and organize programs such as workshops, lectures, and training series to inform faculty and staff of trends in instructional technology, methods for appropriate and effective use of technology in teaching, and use of specialized tools. The Adjunct Coordinator also serves as a resource person to faculty in effectively using a broad array of academic/instructional technologies in instructional settings and supporting faculty use of the learning management system. This position is also responsible for coordination of related lab policies, planning, and coordination of related technology resources. The Adjunct Coordinator maintains currency in the field of instructional technology, with particular reference to internet and multimedia technologies.
The Instructional Development Adjunct Coordinator will coordinate, develop and organize programs such as workshops, lectures, and training series to inform faculty and staff of trends in instructional technology, methods for appropriate and effective use of technology in teaching, and use of specialized tools. The Adjunct Coordinator also serves as a resource person to faculty in effectively using a broad array of academic/instructional technologies in instructional settings and supporting faculty use of the learning management system. This position is also responsible for coordination of related lab policies, planning, and coordination of related technology resources. The Adjunct Coordinator maintains currency in the field of instructional technology, with particular reference to internet and multimedia technologies.
- Assignment may include instructing classes, which could result in an Instructional/Coordinator split assignment.
- Assignment may include day, evening, weekend hours, on and off campus classes, including some work days during the summer sessions, as determined by department need.
- Stimulate interest and involve faculty in developing multimedia classroom presentations, Internet-based instructional activities, online courses, and other online learning strategies.
- Apply knowledge of accessibility and usability standards, requirements, and laws to ensure that digital media technology used to support learning is universally accessible.
- Work with the Distance Education Coordinator to assess and evaluate a variety of teaching methods and strategies, to recommend appropriate use of instructional technology, and to facilitate and encourage collaboration across the college in the use of technology in learning environments.
- Function as the primary Sacramento City College system contact for the learning management system {Desire2Learn) in conjunction with other coordinators from across the district.
- Work with department staff to develop processes that provide effective support for faculty using academic technology systems, software and products as well as improve efficiencies and student success.
- Manage and update departmental websites and other digital and print media related to instructional technology.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively with beginning and experienced technology users, and a commitment to a collaborative, collegial approach to working with students, faculty, and staff.
- Assist in college planning activities related to the assignment.
- Participate in academic and college governance activities, as appropriate.
Administration of Academic Technology Systems:
The Instructional Development Adjunct Coordinator serves as the college coordinator of the district learning management system in conjunction with the Los Rios Community College District learning management system Coordinators. In keeping with emergent technologies and recognized best practices for instruction, and increased rates of student success, the Adjunct Coordinator provides system-level and individualized faculty support for academic technologies, including serving as system contact, when applicable. Examples of Academic Technology Systems include web-based content management systems, online learning repositories, open source technologies, or web-based conferencing systems. This position coordinates academic technology initiatives in conjunction with Learning Resources and Information Technology staff.
Faculty Training and Development:
The Instructional Development Adjunct Coordinator has primary responsibility for providing training, development, and support for instructional technologies. The Adjunct Coordinator provides one-on-one instructional design consultation for faculty, conducts workshops, and organizes group training for faculty who wish to utilize academic technologies for instruction across all teaching modalities. The Adjunct Coordinator monitors emerging trends and technologies in the fields of instructional design and educational technology, and functions as a technology resource for the college. In collaboration with the Staff Resource Center, the Adjunct Coordinator develops flex activities to enhance faculty effectiveness in the use of technology.
Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, and upper/graduate level units earned per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.
Work Year
N/AWork Schedule
To be determined.
The assignment may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off-campus classes/hours.
The assignment may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off-campus classes/hours.
Minimum Qualifications
- Any master’s degree level discipline in which learning assistance or tutoring is provided at the college where the coordinator is employed; OR, a master’s degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other master’s degree with emphasis in adult learning theory;OR, the equivalent. * All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
- Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
*NOTES:
- If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the “equivalent” provision.
- Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on the equivalency determination process.
Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
- A Los Rios Community College District Application
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial transcripts of college/university work
NOTES:
- Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
- Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
- Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
- Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
- Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
- Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
- A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
- Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.
Posting Date
07/27/2023Closing Date
04/30/2024Open Continuously
NoBeginning On (or About)
This is a part-time, temporary faculty position; beginning and ending dates vary.
How and where to apply
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.
After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.
Conditions
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and Certificate of Completion must be obtained within 15 days from the start of employment. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited institution must be submitted within 60 days of hire.
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