10 Month Assignment

The salary range for this Assistant Professor level position is $5,329.73 – $6,803.29 per month. Note that all new faculty hired by the SDCCD start at the Assistant Professor level. The highest monthly base starting salary would be $6,803.29 with a PhD. Overload assignments are paid based on contract parity using the Adjunct/Overload College Classroom and Non-Classroom, Schedules B and C. Salary placement is based solely upon education and experience as outlined in the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement, and it is non-negotiable. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made on the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, will be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Assistant Professors may earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor.

With promotions through Associate and Professor levels based upon mastery in the field, teaching of that knowledge, a PhD or equivalent, successful evaluations and tenure track experience, the top range would be $11,086.15. For further information, please visit the SDCCD Employment Web Page which provides a link to AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement and more information about terms and conditions of employment which includes salary, benefits and comprehensive rules for salary placement and advancement.

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Applications are now being accepted for the position of Assistant Professor, English/Reading at San Diego Miramar College for an assignment beginning Spring, 2015. Miramar College is located in the Mira Mesa community of San Diego. This assignment may include day, evening and/or Saturday classes.

The primary responsibility for this position is teaching pre-transfer level reading and study skills courses. Depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate and the needs of the department, other responsibilities may include teaching a combination of pre-transfer level reading and writing courses. Additional responsibilities of Miramar College tenured/tenured track faculty include: maintaining regular office hours for students, serving on college and district committees, and participating in various departmental and college activities.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Degrees must be from regionally accredited institutions

1. Master’s degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition; OR,
   
   
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND Master’s degree in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism; OR,
   
   
3. Possession of a California Community College Instructor Credential (valid for life) in Language Arts & Literature; OR,
   
   
4. The equivalent.

Equivalency: If you do not possess the exact degrees listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of the assignment, please complete a “Request for Equivalency Form” available from the SDCCD Employment Opportunities Web page (https://www.sdccdjobs.com). You will need to complete and upload this form with your on-line application.

The successful candidate will have achieved:

• Subject matter expertise.

• A Masters degree or Ph.D. in reading or Post-Secondary Reading Certificate is preferred.

• The ability to teach effectively by demonstrating a working knowledge of student learning styles and utilizing a variety of delivery methods to accommodate these learning styles.

• Recent teaching experience in reading at a community college.

• The ability to fairly and effectively evaluate and assess student performance in reading.

• The ability to work cooperatively and effectively with faculty, staff and administration.

• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Continued professional growth in teaching and assessing reading skills.

• Experience integrating reading instruction across disciplines.

• Commitment and experience working with an academic support center.

• Experience and/or knowledge in working with students of great diversity in socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

[[If possess] California Community College Instructor Credential in Language Arts & Literature (valid for life)

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Physical Requirements:

- Typically sedentary in nature

Environment:

- Favorable, usually involves an office

To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed (extraneous material will not be reviewed). References to résumés or other uploaded documents within the online application will be considered an “incomplete” application; please enter “N/A” if any section does not apply.

1. Complete online application;
   
   
2. Letter of application outlining your qualifications for this position based on the desired qualifications as posted (three pages maximum) ;
   
   
3. Curriculum Vitae;
   
   
4. Syllabus for a reading class (six pages maximum); AND,
   
   
5. Unofficial Transcripts: Legible transcripts that clearly state the institution name and degree(s) received. Note: Transcripts from multiple colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document and then uploaded.

[If applicable] REQUEST FOR EQUIVALENCY FORM: Link to the form is available from the SDCCD Employment Opportunities Web page at https://www.sdccdjobs.com

[If applicable] FOREIGN DEGREE EVALUATION (NACES-approved): Information available from the SDCCD Employment Opportunities Web page at https://www.sdccdjobs.com

[If applicable] LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS: California Community College Instructor Credential in Language Arts & Literature

Important: To ensure consistency and fairness to all candidates, please do not submit materials other than those requested (i.e., personal photo, articles you’ve written, etc). Please only upload requested documents using respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless specifically requested within this posting, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT: