Environmental Resources Technology Instructor

College of the Siskiyous in Weed, California is recruiting for a full-time, temporary position. The teaching assignment could include a mixture of day, evening, and weekend classes at the Weed campus, the Yreka campus, or other off-campus sites.

Responsibilities:

• Classroom duties: Provide instruction that may include lecture and laboratory classes in the discipline in accordance with established College of the Siskiyous approved curriculum and course outlines; inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance and participation requirements in a course syllabus; effectively teach and communicate with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Coordination duties: Provide overall program coordination and direction for the Environmental Resources Technology Program, serve as liaison with the various state and local industry representatives and organizations and provide program continuity, integration, and cross-disciplinary alignment on campus.
• Interaction with students outside of class: Advise students on academic and career matters; assist in outreach and articulation with high schools, 4-year colleges and universities; post and maintain adequate and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
• Out-of-class duties: Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and student records, and submit them according to published guidelines; prepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to course syllabus.
• Professional and curriculum development: Remain current in field; develop, maintain and evaluate curriculum including development and assessment of student learning outcomes; select textbooks; evaluate course materials; interact with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction and participate in the development of instructional methods, technology and materials; work with peers in higher education, and where appropriate, business and industry to maintain currency of instructional programs.
• Interaction with colleagues: Participate in college governance by participating in professional development, including flex obligations; assist with student and other educational activities in accordance with college policies; establish and
  maintain effective work relationships.
• Duties related to Environmental Resources Technology Instructor: Teaching assignments may consist of teaching the following classes: Introduction to Environmental Resources, Dendrology and Forest Ecology.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of paid professional experience OR any associate degree and 6 years of paid professional experience OR the equivalent in accordance with statewide minimum qualifications OR a valid lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential in subject matter. Note: Applicants applying under "equivalency" must provide detailed written documentation explaining how their academic preparation is equivalent to the degrees listed
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desired Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess:

• Ability to teach Environmental Resources courses at the community college level.
• SAF (Society of American Forestry) Certification
• Experience with or willingness to pursue training in interest based meeting facilitation.
• A proven in-depth understanding of the complex environmental and societal issues facing Siskiyou County and the North West.
• Excellence in teaching (enthusiasm, knowledge of subject matter, student motivational skills, diverse teaching methods to address a variety of learning
  styles).
• Commitment to community college education as demonstrated in personal and/or professional experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, on-campus groups, off-campus community groups, educational and industry partners.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to remaining current in the discipline.
• Strong academic preparation as evidenced by undergraduate and graduate level coursework.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Interest in and/or ability to use relevant and modern technology in the classroom, including videoconferencing and on-line instruction.

Compensation: The starting annual salary range for faculty positions is $44,122 to $59,497 based on a 175-day contract. Starting placement on the District salary schedule is based upon years of experience and number of units completed beyond the Master's degree. New academic employees may receive credit for no more than 5 years of job-related experience. Faculty members with an earned doctorate from an accredited institution receive an additional $1,800 annual stipend.

The District offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance to employees and dependents. Employees contribute a percentage of their salary toward the Medical Benefits Program.

The District also contributes to STRS (State Teacher's Retirement System) on behalf of the employee.

To Apply:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For an applicant to be considered in the first review, the Human Resources Office must receive all required documents prior to 4 p.m., December 1, 2009. Postmarks are not accepted. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received by the deadline.

Materials submitted in addition to those listed below will not be considered in the screening process. All documents included in the application file become property of the College and will not be returned.

Only completed application packets will be forwarded to the search committee. All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

To be considered a candidate for this position, the applicant must submit the following materials:

• Application Cover Sheet*
• A letter of application summarizing how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications
• Current resume
• Application for Equivalency Determination if applicable*
• Transcripts of college work (Copies are acceptable for application. The successful candidate must provide original transcripts upon hiring. Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation, at the time of application.)
• A list of 4 professional references, which include the reference's title and current contact information
• 2 recent letters of recommendation

*Employment forms are available here.

Please submit application materials by email, mail or fax.

The College
College of the Siskiyous
Human Resources
800 College Avenue
Weed, CA 96094

After the preliminary screening, selected candidates will be invited to the campus for an initial interview with the Search Committee. At the discretion of the District, videoconference interviews (in lieu of an in-person initial interview) may be offered. A teaching demonstration will be part of the interview process. Candidates to be interviewed will be selected from applicants who most closely meet the minimum and desired qualifications listed in the brochure. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. The Search Committee will then recommend a slate of finalists to the Superintendent/ President for a final interview.

The District reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely filling of the position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available.

(NOTE: Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with the initial interview.)

Conditions of Employment:

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements prior to appointment that include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprint processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application or interview process must notify the Human Resources Office in advance.

College of the Siskiyous is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, political affiliations, sexual orientation, or beliefs.