Job Description

Position Duties

Our history
West Hills Community College District has a rich history of serving the educational needs of the west side of the San Joaquin Valley for more than 80 years. The district covers nearly 3,500 square miles with colleges in Lemoore and Coalinga, the Firebaugh Center and three child development centers throughout neighboring rural communities, and the Farm of the Future facility at the north end of Coalinga.

Summary
Coalinga College is offering a full-time, one-year contract position in Business. The successful candidate must be dedicated to serving students of varying skill levels be a discipline expert in the field of Business, and will champion, innovate and provide dynamic pedagogical approaches focused on student success.

The successful candidate will exhibit a passion for educating a diverse student population through culturally-responsive pedagogical and andragogical teaching methods and demonstrate the use of effective practices for engaging students with diverse learning needs, backgrounds, and academic goals. Teaching assignments may include non-traditional populations such as learners in the Rising Scholars Program at correctional institutions, those in community locations, and students in the Dual Enrollment Program at the high schools and various locations across the district including the Firebaugh Center and Coalinga College.

Current course offerings include introductory and skill building courses designed to help students develop a foundational understanding of the discipline as well as the essential skills and knowledge to meet their educational and career goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing curriculum, modernizing and increasing the accessibility of the programs, and incorporating technology to deliver classroom instruction. Instructional delivery will include the development of traditional and non-traditional approaches and distance learning strategies such as face to face, online, hybrid, video conference (two-way interactive courses), hyflex, etc.

The successful candidate must be dedicated to serving students with diverse backgrounds, learning styles and abilities. Additional responsibilities include involvement in instructional and departmental activities such as, student recruitment, advising, developing new and updating existing curriculum based on student need and industry/workforce standards including regulatory or accreditation requirements, developing and assessing learning outcomes consistent with the needs of the diverse backgrounds and abilities of students. Collaborate with other faculty (fulltime and adjunct) on program review to maintain compliance of the discipline including employer advisory committees, articulation, interdisciplinary projects, and college initiatives Faculty participation in college governance and other required campus meetings is expected, including, but not limited to, Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of ad-hoc task forces. Teaching assignments will include a mixture of day, evening, and weekend courses plus face to face, online, hybrid classes. Teaching assignments will include teaching courses at the Coalinga College, Firebaugh Center and/ or other off campus sites. Office hours are required.

Essential Duties

• Work as part of discipline/learning area and faculty teams to advance student learning and peer collaboration.
• Develop and assess innovative and diverse approaches to learning that improve student retention and success such as deploying learning communities, integrating learning technology, rely on evidence-based practices, and various modalities such as online, hybrid, fast-track, accelerated, etc.
• Instruct and evaluate students effectively in the college classroom (for face to face, online, hybrid, video-conference classes, etc.).
• Instruct a full-time load of classes in Business and related areas as assigned. This will require traveling and teaching at various sites throughout the District's service area.
• Implement contemporary teaching methods that enhance learning and utilize technology in performing instructional and non-instructional duties including, but not limited to, Canvas or other learning management system(s); other software/computer aided instruction and multi-media; Microsoft Office Suite; District student information management system(s) (Civitas); and District information management system(s) (Colleague).
• Teach courses consistent with the adopted course outline.
• Develop, review/evaluate, and update curriculum in the discipline.
• Work within and across disciplines to develop and implement a guided pathways model to promote student success and completion.
• Work with other faculty to design, implement, and assess Student Learning Outcomes at the course, program, and General Education levels to improve the quality of educational delivery and ensure student success.
• Champion collaborative practices in instruction that lead to an active student-centered environment and close equity and gender gaps.
• Assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies, as well as informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Participate in faculty responsibilities such as: course and curriculum development, review, articulation, and evaluation; assist in budget preparation; program review; participatory governance and employer advisory committees; research; accreditation; and special projects as needed.
• Meet record keeping obligations within specified time frames and in compliance with identified deadlines (e.g. grades, census, reports, rosters, textbook orders, requisitions, etc.).
• Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by California Education Code and Coalinga College
• Hold regular office hours.
• Advise and assist students.
• Commit to extracurricular activities as assigned (e.g., student club advisor, student newspaper, etc.)
• Commit to professional excellence by remaining current in the subject matter and techniques of effective instruction through participation in on-going professional learning activities.
• Be student focused in instructional and non-instructional elements and responsibilities.
• Help to promote student completion in classes, degrees, certificates, transfer preparation, and career readiness.
• Work with counseling/advising and student services team to support and address student needs.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualification

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Knowledge of, and familiarity with the mission, vision, and philosophies of California Community Colleges.
• Ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively in the college classroom.
• Ability to provide work/business related application to advance student learning and achievement
• Demonstrated understanding of issues of equity in higher education and strategies to address equity gaps.
• Experience with pedagogy and andragogy that engages students in their own learning process and develops critical thinking skills.
• Ability to develop, review/evaluate, and update curriculum in the discipline.
• Ability to implement contemporary teaching methods and technologies to promote and effectively facilitate innovation in teaching and learning practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of and ability to communicate various issues and concerns facing historically underrepresented students as it relates to course content.
• Ability and commitment to working with a diverse division/team on implementing highly effective inclusive, culturally responsive practices and participating in dialogue on equity in education.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community organizations as well as to be involved in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development through memberships in regional, state, and national organizations or other activities appropriate to the discipline or assignment.
• Ability and willingness to teach a wide range of classes as schedule and situation require including travel to the district's various sites.
• Knowledge of the use of technology in performing instructional and non-instructional duties, including distance education technology, online course delivery, computerized presentations, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability and willingness to explore and adopt open education resources (OER) and/or zero textbook cost materials for classes taught.
• Ability to address and resolve issues or conflict
• Successful teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students.
• Ability to use data to drive decisions regarding student success and retention.
• Evidence of an ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning.
• Willingness to examine and re-mediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support students.
• Bilingual preferred (but not required).

Qualifications
Evidence of sensitivity and responsiveness to as well as an understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded educational services and practices.

Master's in business, business management, business administration, accountancy, finance, marketing or business education OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND a Master's in economics, personnel management, public administration, or JD, LL.B degree OR Bachelor's in economics with a business emphasis AND Master's in personnel management, public administration, or JD or LL.B degree OR the equivalent.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Requires a valid driver’s license.

EQUIVALENCY
Candidates not meeting the minimum qualifications as stated above may complete an equivalency form (linked under "Required Materials" below) to be submitted with the other required material. Requests for equivalency will be reviewed by the Equivalency Committee as assigned by the Academic Senate. If you need a copy of the equivalency form and are unable to download by clicking on the link below, please contact Human Resources at 559-934-2155 or via email at humanresources@whccd.edu.

Supplemental Information

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
1. Cover letter addressing the essential functions of this position.
2. Online District Application
3. Resume
4. Unofficial transcripts verifying degree(s) received.
5. Equivalency Form (Download PDF reader) only needed if MQs are not met)

*Incomplete applications will not be accepted. It is the candidates responsibility to make sure the application packet is complete. *West Hills Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or covered veteran's status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Background Check: All of our positions require the ability to pass a background and live scan.

Selection Process: Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a qualifications screening by a committee. Those demonstrating the strongest backgrounds related to the position will be invited to interview.

West Hills Community College District offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Benefits offered are as follows:

• 20 Sick Days
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy (Option to purchase an additional $50,000 or $100,000 in addition to what is covered by the District)
• $25,000 Accidental Life Insurance Policy (Option to purchase an additional $25,000 or $75,000 in addition to what is covered by the District)
• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross through CVT)
• Dental (Delta Dental)
• Vision (VSP)
• Prescription
• Disability Insurance
• CalSTRS Retirement
• Employee Educational Assistance