FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT

**FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 2, 2024**

**VOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST 10

WORKING DAYS (FULL TIME FACULTY ONLY), THROUGH MARCH  4, 2024, at 5:00 PM **

10-Month Tenure Track Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  
Participating in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Curriculum Development.
Creating a learning environment that fosters student success, using different teaching modalities. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.

REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s in sociology OR Bachelor’s in sociology AND Master’s in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work or psychology OR the equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ph.D. in Sociology
• Teaching experience in Sociology at the Community College level.
• Education and teaching experience in a wide array of the Sociology curriculum, including but not limited to: Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Introduction to Marriage and Family, Introduction to Social Work, Introduction to Race and Ethnicity, Introduction to Social Science Research Methods. An emphasis will be placed on – Introduction to Sociology. 
• Teaching experience in Ethnic Studies coursework.
• Promote the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.
• Experience in teaching using Canvas and/or other online learning platforms. Victor Valley College requires full-time faculty to teach a minimum of 40% of a full-time course load on-site. 
• Experience in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, and Curriculum Development.

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 for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges 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: 

• Participating in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Curriculum Development, and participate in College Committee Service.
• Creating a learning environment that fosters student success, using different teaching modalities. 
• Education and teaching experience in a wide array of the Sociology curriculum, including but not limited to: Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Introduction to Marriage and Family, Social Psychology, Crime and Delinquency, Gender Studies, Introduction to Sports

 (AND) 

ABILITY TO: 

• Ability to collaborate with others on projects for the department/college/community.
• Ability to balance teaching schedule, advise students, work on projects for the department/college/community. 
• Ability to develop and provide instructional curriculum that demonstrates innovation and full inclusion with specific attention to diversity.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility while operating effectively in an environment of change.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received at the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date of APRIL  2, 2024. Application materials will 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.

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.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All materials 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. To assist the District in determining whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements, descriptions of an applicant's present and past job duties should include details pertinent to the position for which he/she is applying.

Applicants may be notified by email during any phase of this recruitment regarding status.

If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.

It is not unusual for the District to receive hundreds of applications for a position. For this reason, it is advantageous to make the application as easy to review as possible.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

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. Itis 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
4. Three (3) or more current letters of recommendation from persons having firsthand knowledge of the applicant's professional qualifications, character, etc.
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.