Adjunct Associate Professor of Foreign Language (Tagalog) Pool

Description

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 Chicanx / Latinx and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 25,000 students primarily in the California Central Valley. The student population is as follows by ethnicity : Latinx (48.36%), Asian / Filipino / Pacific Islander (20.57%), White (16.31%), Black / African American (7.63%), American Indian (0.29%), two or more races (5.43%) and unknown (1.41%). Further student demographic data (including disaggregated data) can be found at this link :

https : / / deltacollege.edu / sites / default / files / ire / ire_ipr-dashboard.html

San Joaquin Delta College works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe-haven, regardless of citizenship status, for international, immigrant, undocumented, AB540 eligible, formerly incarcerated, veteran, re-entry, LGBTQIA+ students, and students of various learning styles.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Under the general supervision of the assigned TrAC Dean, the Adjunct Associate Professor will teach classes in Tagalog. The successful candidate will provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and academic diversity within community college populations; the candidate also will show knowledge and understanding of how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded and culturally-responsive practices in the community college setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Conduct and organize classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines.

Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives and student learning outcomes.

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.

Select textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that support the learning environment and are reflective of the college's mission of equity-minded education.

Maintain currency in your field.

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.

Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Delta Community College District policies and procedures.

Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, and campus-wide committees as part of the shared-governance process and service area needs of the District.

Maintain office hours for students and participate in additional service hours / activities that benefit the student, college, or community.

Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester / year.

Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, curriculum modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes.

Work collaboratively with the college to promote student equity and success.

Provide guidance and direction to Readers, as needed.

Perform other necessary duties as specified in the faculty contract and outlined in Board Policy.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Applicant must meet the minimum educational qualifications set forth by the District and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.

Master's in Tagalog

OR

Bachelor's in Tagalog

AND

Master's in another language or linguistics

OR the equivalent

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different student abilities, learning styles, cultures, and groups mentioned above.

Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings, including but not limited to online, dual enrollment, and large lectures. A willingness to develop and utilize instructional materials, including lectures and labs for multiple modalities.

Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques (lecture and labs) and equipment such as multimedia hardware, current applications, learning management systems, and online instructional strategies.

Supplemental Information

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 :

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 :

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Interest

Unofficial or Official Transcripts from College / University

NOTES :

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.