Full Time Instructor
Job Description
Full Time Instructor, Kinesiology
Victor Valley College
Salary: $55,714.00 - $116,888.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt)
Job Number: 2023-352 FTINPE0002
Location: CA 92395, CA
Department:
Closing: 1/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Basic Functions
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT
**FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 31 , 2024 **
**VOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST 10 WORKING DAYS (FULL TIME FACULTY ONLY), THROUGH JANUARY 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM **
10-Month Tenure Track Position
COMPENSATION:
Initial salary placement ranges from $55,714 to $87,247, based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $116,888. A District-paid comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental and vision insurances for the employee and dependents, and a $50,000 employee life insurance policy are provided. For the most updated information please visit our benefits web page.
Appointment to this position is subject to availability of funds. Salary schedule subject to change.
Representative Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Department members are responsible for participating in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Curriculum Development.
Teaching in a variety of modalities including but not limited to face to face, distance learning and correspondence education.
Continuing professional development.
Classroom management and decorum.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy OR the equivalent.
This position is for applicants who specialize in the profession of Kinesiology and Health.
The Kinesiology Department consists of courses designed to educate, implement and sustain a healthy lifestyle.
Instructors have a professional responsibility and obligation to the students and the District that extends beyond the formal lecture, individualized instruction, laboratory assignments, and office hours.
These responsibilities include: advising students, curriculum evaluation and revision, grading, course preparation, faculty meetings, serving on committees, Student Learning Outcome Assessments, and Program Learning Outcome Assessment (when applicable).
Assignments may also include conducting field trips and attending professional conferences.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Instructors selected may teach a variety of activities, lectures or combination courses. Distanced education certification is optional, but recommended. Experience teaching at the collegiate level recommended, but not mandatory. Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
We will be using the guidelines set by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges. See their website: California Community Colleges for the most current minimum qualifications for faculty in California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at: Minimum Qualifications | California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (cccco.edu) If you feel you have equivalent qualifications, please review the supplemental information for Faculty Equivalency Qualifications can be viewed at: Faculty Equivalency Qualifications
Submit your request for equivalency ONLY IF your education and/or experience are different, but equivalent, to the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement. If you have additional questions please contact Human Resources directly at (760) 245-4271 Ext. 2500.
Some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office, classroom, lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations. Office hours are required.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Knowledge of health concepts and practices is essential. Knowledge of a variety of sport skill techniques, physical fitness concepts and practices. Knowledge in nutrition, fitness concepts, lifetime activities, health practices and pedagogies related to instruction of these concepts.
ABILITY TO:
The ability to communicate well and cooperate with others is essential as the Kinesiology Department has several course offerings that require instructors to coordinate how curriculum is delivered.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Appointment to this position is subject to availability of funds. *Salary Schedule subject to change.*
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.
All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.
Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.
Please note, communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at School Jobs with your username and password.
A complete file consists of all of the following:
1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form
2. A letter expressing interest in the position
3. A current resume
4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework. NOTE : Degrees must be from an accredited institution. It is the responsibility of the candidate to include U.S. evaluations of non-U.S. transcripts with their application. Link to - State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_2
5. Supplemental Application for Equivalent Qualifications (if applicable)
Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Victor Valley College prohibits sexual harassment and assures that all employees will enjoy equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. Employment acceptance or rejection shall be based on job-related qualifications.
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