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Foothill-De Anza Community College District
  • Position Number: 1068245
  • Location: Los Altos Hills, CA
  • Position Type: Education - Reading & Developmental Ed. (study of)


Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Instructor, Reading

Posting #: 17-023

Campus: De Anza College

Number of Working Months: 10 Months

Starting Salary: $57,066.00 - $93,722.00 annually

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Open Until Filled

Employment Duration: Full-Time

Description:

Initial Review Date: 9/26/17*
*Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Instructor, Reading, De Anza College.

De Anza College was founded in 1967 as part of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District and occupies a beautiful 112-acre site in Cupertino, the heart of Silicon Valley. De Anza prides itself on the success of its students and is consistently at or near the top statewide in community college transfers to the University of California, California State University, and private universities. On average, De Anza serves 24,000 students each quarter in its state-of-the-art facilities with outstanding general education and vocational courses, including online classes.

Students at De Anza are welcomed into a culture of inclusion and become part of a community that values equity, social justice and multicultural education, as well as civic and community engagement. ?The College enrolls a remarkably diverse student population with 43% of students identifying as Asian, 24% as Latino/a, 4% as African American, and 7% as Filipino. De Anza also enrolls over 2,000 international students quarterly.

De Anza College Mission Statement:
De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.

De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college's Institutional Core Competencies:

  • Communication and expression
  • Information literacy
  • Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility
  • Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental awareness
  • Critical thinking

We invite applicants to become part of a community of teachers and learners in which everyone feels included, respected and safe.

READING DEPARTMENT:
The Reading Department offers a sequence of developmental courses, as well as a transfer level course. The courses are primarily stand-alone; however, we also offer reading courses linked with writing and courses in other disciplines as well as cohort programs. The primary objective for reading instructors is to concentrate on developing cognitive skills that enable students to succeed in transfer level courses in all disciplines. As reading faculty, we support and respect the diversity of our students by using culturally responsive curriculum and multiple ways of engaging developmental readers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:
Teach reading courses using a variety of culturally inclusive and equity-minded teaching strategies that draw upon the multiple intelligences of our students. Support the success of all students through understanding and effective use of diverse pedagogies, forms of assessment, feedback techniques, and multiethnic materials. Advise and assist students and develop strategies that meet the needs of a diverse student population and facilitate student retention and success. Collaborate with other members of the Reading Department, the Language Arts Division, and instructors from other divisions in the development of new courses and/or programs needed for student success. Assist in the development and revision of curricula, text selection, student learning outcomes, and Reading Department program review. Keep abreast of research, pedagogical and methodological developments, and equity issues in learning and teaching.

Standard duties expected of all faculty include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor. Instructors also have the opportunity to serve on district and college committees and participate in campus extra-curricular activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
  2. Master's degree in education with a specialization in reading or teaching reading OR

Bachelors in any academic discipline AND twelve (12) semester units of course work in teaching reading AND Master's in English, literature, linguistics, applied linguistics, composition, comparative literature, TESL, or psychology OR

The equivalent.

NOTE: Official Transcripts verifying qualifications will be REQUIRED prior to an offer of employment. Applicants who have international transcripts must obtain transcripts that are evaluated by an independent educational-equivalency evaluation company and obtain an English translation (if necessary). These services are to be done at the applicant's expense. Both Foothill De Anza CCD employees and external candidates must submit transcripts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Experience in and passion for teaching reading to adult learners at the post-secondary level.
  2. Experience and/or commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, national identity, LGBTQ, and gender, among others.
  3. Evidence of commitment to equity and culturally responsive student-centered pedagogy through coursework, training, and/or experience.
  4. Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to collaborative instruction within and across disciplines.
  5. Understanding of and ability to effectively apply current reading methodology, assessment and engaging instructional techniques.
  6. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with colleagues of diverse backgrounds at the department, division, and college level.
  7. Experience with incorporating instructional technology or multimedia instructional applications in order to meet diverse student needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

  1. Indoor, office environment.

Physical Abilities:
(Applicants should perform these physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations)

  1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
  2. Vision sufficient to read various materials.
  3. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.
  4. Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
  5. Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
  6. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
  7. Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

APPLICATION PACKET:

  1. A District on-line application to be completed at http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/ *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
  2. A cover letter detailing your background and experience, skills, and abilities as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
  3. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

If you wish to request equivalency for this position (if you believe you do not otherwise meet minimum qualifications via educational degree attainment as specified), you may submit the Request for Equivalency form. This form will need to be submitted with your application packet. You may either scan a hard copy of this form with your application packet or submit it as a Word document with your application packet. http://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/Equivalency.pdf

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application packet. Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be accepted. For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date. You may also visit our Applicant Information webpage to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html

HIRING RANGE: $57,066.00 - $93,722.00 annually plus benefits; actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to:
http://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/Current%20Faculty%20Salary%20Schedules_Sept%202015.pdf

Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits are also available such as legal assistance, pet insurance, and long-term care. Faculty are also eligible for paid professional development leaves and stipends for educational and professional development.

For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, Tenure-track, 10-months per year

STARTING DATE: Winter 2018

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

For more information about our application process contact:
Employment Services
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, California 94022
(650) 949-6217
Email: employment@fhda.edu
http://hr.fhda.edu/

To apply, visit: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/





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