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Part-Time Noncredit Older Adult-Current Topics Instructor (Pool)

Closing Date:

Definition:

Assignment:

Salary and Benefits:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught; AND either:
  
  
  
  
  
  • Thirty hours or two semester units of course work (or class work) in understanding the needs of the older adult, taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. The requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor. OR
  
  
  • One year of professional experience working with older adults.
  
  
  
  
  
  

   

  
  

• An associate degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught; AND two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; AND sixty hours or four semester units of coursework (or class work) in understanding the needs of the older adult, taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This last requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor.

Desired Qualification:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience teaching in the subject area of expertise, preferably adult populations.

Knowledge and Abilities:


Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.


• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.


• Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.


• Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.


• Maintain office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.


• Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.


• Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.


• Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.


• Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members area of expertise.


• Work cooperatively within the college community.


• Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.


• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.


• Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.

Working Conditions:

Other Duties:

Application Information:

• Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (4) District Equivalency Application, if applicable; and (5) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.


• All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.


• Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.


• Incomplete applications will not be considered.


• Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.


• The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.

• If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.


• Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.


• Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.


• If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store, then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.


• Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.


• When uploading transcripts, please ensure they are NOT encrypted, secured, or password-protected or they will be rejected by the system.

• ONLY complete the Request for Equivalency application if degree does not match discipline(s) stated in the Minimum Qualifications.


• List accurately and completely the courses taken that match requirements of the required degree.


• Do NOT attach documents such as course evaluations.

Physical Demands:

Applicant Information:

Selection Process:

• Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (4) District Equivalency Application, if applicable; and (5) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.


• All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.


• Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.


• Incomplete applications will not be considered.


• Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.


• The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.

• If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.


• Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.


• Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.


• If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store, then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.


• Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.


• When uploading transcripts, please ensure they are NOT encrypted, secured, or password-protected or they will be rejected by the system.

• ONLY complete the Request for Equivalency application if degree does not match discipline(s) stated in the Minimum Qualifications.


• List accurately and completely the courses taken that match requirements of the required degree.


• Do NOT attach documents such as course evaluations.

Special Instructions to the Applicant:

Posting Number: FY22/23-031POOL
Open Date: 08/15/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No

For more information on this position and to apply, please visit our website at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.