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Description
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San Joaquin Delta Community College District is seeking an Adjunct Associate Professor in Health and Fitness. The ideal candidate will share in the college's commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.
COLLEGE DESCRIPTION:
San Joaquin Delta Community College District, as part of our Vision, "promotes a climate of respect and authentic engagement. We are culturally responsive to the needs of our diverse student body. We strive to increase and sustain equitable outcomes for all students. We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training."
San Joaquin Delta College is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority Serving Institution (MSI) servicing over 20,000 students in the California Central Valley. The student population is as follows: by ethnicity, 47% Latinx, 18.5% White, 18.4% Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander, 8.8% Black/African American, 0.4% American Indian, 5.7% two or more races and 1.2% unknown; 54.6% female, 43.6% male, 1.8% unspecified; and by age, 28.9% ages 17 or younger, 49.7% ages 18-21, 19.6% ages 22-34, and 7.2% ages 35 and older.
San Joaquin Delta College works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe-haven for international students, veterans, re-entry students, LGBTQIA+ students, and students of various learning styles regardless of citizenship status.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the general supervision of the Division Dean the Adjunct Associate Professor of Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) teaches organized classes primarily in the Health Sciences discipline(s); the primary responsibility is to teach up to 10 units (part-time) in the assigned discipline. The successful candidate will provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and academic diversity within community college populations, and how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded and culturally responsive practices in the community college setting.
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Responsibilities and Duties
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Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct organized classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines and in accordance to the CNA certification guidelines.
- Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives.
- Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students to appropriate campus-support services.
- Participate in the evaluation of course offerings, including the revision of course descriptions and course outlines that reflect a culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Coordinate with other faculty in the selection of textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that advance the college's mission of developing an equity-minded education.
- Keep current with new developments and maintain fields of competency within the framework of support provided by the San Joaquin Community College District.
- Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration.
- Report to management any condition that might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public.
- Assist in the marketing and promotion of the program by participating in college-sponsored events and by visiting local businesses and schools.
- Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Community College District policies and procedures.
- Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, campus-wide and community committees as part of the shared-governance process and service area needs of the District.
- Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester/year.
- Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, modification and the assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with Success Teams to monitor, advise and ensure student equity and success through completion and post-graduation outcomes.
- Provide guidance and direction to readers and/or Instructional Support Assistant (ISA) as appropriate.
- Perform other necessary duties that assure the smooth functioning of the Division and Programs as assigned by the Division Dean and as outlined in Board Policy.
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Qualifications
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicant must be able to meet the minimum educational qualifications set forth by the District and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.
- Bachelor's degree with two years of professional experience or Associate's degree with six year of professional experience.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- A registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) current License
- Two (2) years of nursing experience (either RN or LVN)
- One (1) years of verifiable experience as a licensed nurse (RN or LVN) providing care to chronically ill or elderly patients in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care home, home care, hospice care or other long term care settings.
- Completion of course(s) in teaching adults OR 1 year of verifiable experience in teaching adults OR 1 year of verifiable experience supervising nurse aides
- Meet the CA Board of Registered Nursing requirements
- Experience in teaching postsecondary courses in Health Sciences, Nursing Assistant Program, or RN program
- Knowledge of basic ADL Skills, personal care skills pertaining to resident care in a long term care facility
- Ability to perform and instruct skills according to the CA Department of Public Health
- Ability to supervise and assist at least 15 students in long term care facility
- Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different student's abilities, learning styles, culture and ethnic groups.
- Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings including but not limited to online, dual enrollment and large lecture. A willingness to develop and utilize instructional materials including lectures and labs for multi-modalities.
- Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques (lecture and labs) and equipment, including the use of multimedia hardware, current applications, and online instructional strategies. Working knowledge of Canvas is particularly desirable.
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Supplemental Information
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Applicants in this pool will remain active for one year. After one year, applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool. 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.
- If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter.
- Per AP 4115 State Authorization, Distance Education - Effective July 1, 2014, faculty members residing out of state will not be assigned to teach internet courses.
Application Instructions Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
- A San Joaquin Delta College District Application
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial or Official Transcripts from College/University
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 San Joaquin Delta 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 coursework 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 coursework 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 NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators.
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