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Professor of Child Development

Posting Number: F-002-2024
Department: Child Development
Division: Business
Salary: Initial placement $81,395 - $121,472
Open Date: 12/20/2023
Close Date:
Initial Screening Date: 03/19/2024
Open Until Filled Yes

Basic Function/Overview:
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Child Development & Education Department consists of six (6) full-time and over 20 part-time faculty members. To meet student needs, we offer 34 different courses, nine (9) certificates, and five (5) degrees. Our department mission is as follows:The Child Development and Education Program facilitates students' mastery of the knowledge, skills, values, and dispositions needed to effectively improve the development, learning, and well-being of children from birth through adolescence. Early Childhood Education is a worthy, inter-disciplinary, and systems-oriented discipline deeply rooted in the developmental science of early childhood. For students to gain a comprehensive understanding of children and their families and communities, we provide engaging and supportive learning experiences that emphasize theoretical framework, ethical principles, and hands-on practice teaching.

OVERVIEW: Tentative courses to be taught include CHLD 1 Child, Family, School and Community, CHLD 5 Principles & Practices in Child Development Programs, CHLD 6 Introduction to Child Development Curriculum, CHLD 11 Child and Adolescent Development, CHLD 66 Early Childhood Development Observation & Assessment, CHLD 66L Early Childhood Development Observation & Assessment Laboratory. Faculty may teach classes that lead to transfer or to a Career Education degree or certification.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Teach courses in the disciplines for which the candidate meets Minimum Qualifications or the equivalent.
2. Teach assigned courses in accordance with course outline of record.
3. Instruct and support students with diverse backgrounds utilizing culturally relevant pedagogy, careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods including for online instruction, informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions, student learning outcomes, and support a philosophy of instruction focusing on critical thinking and analysis.
4. Maintain scheduled office and campus hours, and participate in department/division meetings and committees.
5. Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with administrative responsibilities and College, division, and department policies.
6. Late afternoon and/or evening assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.
7. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication with students.
8. Demonstrate a commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.
9. Participate in departmental and college governance activities through committee service and/or other appropriate activities to maintain and improve the instructional program and to provide service to the college.
10. In close cooperation with other discipline faculty, participate in the design, evaluation, revision, and development of culturally relevant curriculum, courses, and/or degrees.
11. Teach a wide variety of entry to advanced level Child Development courses in accordance with assigned course outlines of record and scheduling needs, including early childhood observation/practicum, child development field work, and special education including distance learning (online) courses.
12. Work effectively with the colleagues and advisory committee to develop and update curriculum to reflect current workforce standards, practices, and standards.
13. Collaborate with campus and community programs in support of lab-based practicum and field experiences for Child Development students.
14. Collaborate effectively with other faculty, staff, and administrators to plan, develop, and implement programs related to the Child Development Departments goals.
15. Participate in curriculum development, learning outcome development and assessment.
16. Participate in appropriate professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching and learning strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:
A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:

1. Masters in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/ family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education OR
2. Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies or family and consumer studies OR
3. The equivalent (must request an equivalency review in the application), OR
4. California Community College credential, "Valid for Life" (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline; refer to Ed Code 87355 (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential must be submitted with the application.);

AND

B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

Preferred Qualifications:


License(s) & Other Requirements:
The incumbent may periodically be required to travel to a variety of locations. If operating a vehicle, employees must have the ability to secure and maintain a valid California drivers license.

Health & Welfare:

• Mt. San Antonio College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits to eligible employees and their dependents. Lifetime supplemental medical benefits are also available for eligible retirees.
• The district contributes up to $23,766.84 toward family annual premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees. The district participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefits Services (NBS).

*Note: The District does not cover Medicare expenses. Please visit the Mt. San Antonio College Benefits Website for further information. Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Working Environment:
Physical Requirements

Ability to:

• Work at a desk and in meetings of various configurations
• Possess digital dexterity to operate instructional equipment
• Read printed matter and computer screens
• Communicate so others will understand a normal conversation
• Hear and understand speech
• Bend, twist, stoop, and reach
• Lift, push, pull and carry up to 20 pounds

Equivalencies:
Candidates not holding the stated required qualifications who are requesting consideration based on an equivalency, will be asked to complete the equivalency related questions included in the application.

Conditions of Employment:
The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio Colleges campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.

This is a full-time, tenure-track (or temporary, one-year), 10-month contract position that begins in the 2024-25 academic year. Placement on the salary schedule is based on formal education, full-time and/or part-time teaching, and related work experience, up to a maximum placement at step 9. Per Appendix A.4.i of the faculty collective bargaining agreement, the District shall, at the time of initial salary schedule placement, determine whether the newly employed professor shall be placed on the Academic or Vocational salary schedule track.

Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live scan services shall be borne by the candidate.

Notice to all prospective employees - The person holding this position is considered:

1. A mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment; and
2. An employee with Actual Knowledge under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to them about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.

As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: https://www.mtsac.edu/safety/pdf/asr-final-2021.pdf.

Special Notes:
A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources: (909) 274-4225. E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.

DO NOT include photographs or any personal information (e.g. D.O.B, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.

LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL FOR INTERVIEWS: Should you be invited to an interview, please contact our office to discuss an accommodation option if attending the interview would require you to travel in excess of 150 miles one way from your residence.

Application Procedure:
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration.

Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at the Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed rsum that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.

Foreign Transcripts:
Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Accredited evaluation agencies can be found on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Website.

Inquiries/Contact:
Human Resources
1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399
Phone: (909) 274-4225
E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu

Selection Procedure:
A committee will evaluate applications taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Interviews may include a writing sample, presentation, teaching demonstration, and/or performance test. The committee will recommend finalists to the President/CEO and/or Vice President of Instruction/Student Services for a second interview. The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment, College resources and needs, and Board of Trustees approval. The starting date will be determined following Board approval and receipt of live scan clearance.

Confidential Letters of Reference Instructions:
It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required and optional documents are attached by no later than 11:59 PM PT of the initial screening date shown on the job posting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit our employment website at Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position.

EEO Policy:


Conflict of Interest:
Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio Colleges Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

To apply, visit https://hrjobs.mtsac.edu/postings/11287