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.  

• Integrate a variety of pedagogies and a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, online or hybrid modalities.

•  Effectively develop and maintains culturally sensitive and equity-minded learning environments.

• Create a learning environment that fosters student success, using different teaching modalities (Learning Management System, Canvas preferred).

• Effectively engaging with and facilitating authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences; encouraging students to participate in deaf community activities.

• Engage with community stakeholders to promote program growth and quality for Certificate offerings.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.

• Teach in accordance with departmental course outlines and design instructional activities to promote student success.

• Contribute to the development and revision of ASL curriculum, incorporating best practices and industry standards.

• Collaborate with colleagues in program and curriculum development and participate in other departmental meetings and projects.

• Teach scheduled classes on-campus and in-person and perform related duties as assigned.

• Serve on academic senate and shared governance committees as necessary to support and enrich instructional programs.

• Promote the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.

• Comply with district policies and procedures in the performance of all duties by timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities including holding weekly office hours and being available to assist students as required.

• Participate in assessment, program review, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional experience;

OR any associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in either Deaf Studies, American Sign Language, Interpreting ASL or related field

• Master’s or Ph.D. in either Deaf Studies, American Sign Language, Interpreting ASL or related field

• Native or near-native proficiency in American Sign Language

• ASLPI (American Sign Language Proficiency Interview), Score of 4 or higher

• SLPI (Sign Language Proficiency Interview), Score of Advanced

• Teaching experience at a community college or University

• Teaching experience at secondary level

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.

• Knowledge of course and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of syllabus creation.

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.          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-

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4.          A Resume or CV

5.          Statement explaining candidate’s Teaching Philosophy (part of supplemental 

             questions).

6.          2 letters of recommendation current or prior employers or from academia.

7.          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.