Location: Spokane,WA, USA
Definition
PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR
HOLLISTER AND GILROY SITE
(PART-TIME NOT TO EXCEED 67% OF A FULL-TIME LOAD)
Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
Starting Salary Range: $74.69 - $100.11*
* Salary placement determined by documented education and experience
Pay Per One (1) Credit Semester Lecture Unit
THE POSITION:
Are you interested in creating an exceptional educational environment for students who are part of a dynamic, inclusive community? If you see yourself as an educator who empowers students of diverse backgrounds to reach their potential, we invite you to apply for this position. At Gavilan College, we welcome your commitment to fostering a learning environment where resources are devoted to developing opportunities for students to break barriers and thrive as scholars and community members.
* This position requires development and review of curriculum, as well as, assessment of student learning.
* The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening, or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format.
* The assignments are based on departmental need on a semester-by-semester basis.
* This position is represented by the Gavilan College Faculty Association.
Distinguishing Characteristics
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of creating opportunities in Communication Studies for students who have been historically underserved, particularly in the Latinx community. Gavilan seeks candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who strive to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, and purposeful service to the community and embraces the role of an educator who is continually learning anti-racist pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population.
The ideal Gavilan College Nursing faculty member will have strong leadership skills and an interest in active participation in the department's activities. Excellent communication skills with students, staff and faculty peers are essential. The Nursing Department is looking for faculty who are flexible in their work and adaptable to change. We are looking for faculty who embrace diversity in serving nursing students of varied backgrounds and learning styles. Priority is given to those who can teach AH 11- Nutrition and AH-3- Person in the Life Cycle.
Essential Duties
* Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on- line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
* Maintain accurate class and other records required by the district.
* Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.
* Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.
* Maintain office hours each week, as per the collective bargaining agreement.
* Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District.
* Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course.
* Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
* Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area expertise.
* Maintain an effective classroom environment and workspace.
* Work cooperatively within the college community.
* Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
* Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of everyone.
* Perform other instructional related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience
* Master's in nursing
* OR Bachelor's in nursing AND Master's in health education or health science
* OR the equivalent
* OR the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher.