Location : Irvine Valley College - Irvine, CAJob Type: IVC - Faculty (Part-Time) - TemporaryJob Number: 202400153Office, Division, or School: IVC - School of the ArtsOpening Date: 10/01/2024Closing Date: 1/6/2025 11:59 PM PacificApplication Instructions:
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Current department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s); Previous department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s) (from within the past five (5) years); Master's thesis or Doctoral Dissertation advisor or supervisor (for faculty); Colleague(s) or co-worker(s) who can address professional competency and skills relevant to the position; and/or Other professional references.Please note, professional references are typically contacted when a candidate is selected for, or as a finalist for, a position. Description Temporary, part-time faculty positions offer the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical education programs. These part-time positions are on an as-needed basis and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County. Performance Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of part-time faculty are to teach classes in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines. The faculty member will prepare and provide students with course outlines, materials, and lectures that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus; when requested, help develop, and measure learning outcomes as identified by the department; and assess student performance and maintain grade records.Report assessment data on student learning outcomes, administrative unit outcomes, and/or student services outcomes.Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning.Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.Follow the regulations, policies, and procedures of the college and district as published.Complete all program/college/district reporting deadlines on time.Complete and submit required documents in a timely manner.Make use of technology and learning materials that are current, support the lesson, and enable students to engage with the material.Establish and maintain a framework for regular and sustained contact with/among students if teaching distance education courses.Teach classes during the scheduled time and at the assigned location.Meet workload obligations.Maintain accurate records.May participate in curriculum review and program development.Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes.Minimum Qualifications1. Must meet one (1) of the following qualifications under (a) through (c):(a) Master's in fine arts, art, or art history OR (b) Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in humanities(c) A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of (a) or (b) above. Applicants submitting an application on the basis of equivalency must thoroughly and completely answer all of the equivalency questions, in addition to providing all other required materials. 2. Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within an educational environment. (NOTE: Master's in fine arts as used here refers to any master's degree in the subject matter of fine arts, which is defined to include visual studio arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and metal and jewelry art; and also art education and art therapy. It does not refer to the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree when that degree is based on specialization in performing arts or dance, film, video, photography, creative writing or other nonplastic arts.)Please attach all academic transcripts that reflect how you meet one (1) of the above qualifications. If you are applying based on (d) above, please thoroughly and completely answer all of the equivalency questions. Applications requiring but missing answers to the equivalency questions may not be considered. If your degree is from a non-United States institution, you will need to attach a foreign degree evaluation that was completed by a third party. Please visit for a list of parties that can complete this service for you. Applications requiring but missing an evaluated degree may be considered incomplete. Special COVID-19 Notice:Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during offsite work.The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, managers, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on the SOCCCD website by visiting Notice to all Candidates for Employment:The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.California Public Employees Retirement System and California State Teachers Retirement System:A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the SOCCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the SOCCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRSDisability Accommodations:If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process, please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date, by either calling (949) ###-#### or sending an e-mail to ...@socccd.edu.Attendance Requirement:All SOCCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.ivc.edu or www.saddleback.edu. Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity:The SOCCCD is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all, and ensures that students, faculty, staff, and managers of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes the SOCCCD a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds.The SOCCCD is looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join the SOCCCD, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, managers, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at the SOCCCD, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with the SOCCCD's mission and goals for DEI and EEO.THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERGeneral Information:For general information about benefits, including eligibility requirements, please visit the benefits webpage on the South Orange County Community College District ( District ) website.Link: Retiree Benefits: Faculty (Full-Time)Present medical, vision, and dental benefits for those retirees who were employed full-time by the District for ten (10) years immediately preceding the date of retirement and who have reached the age of fifty-five (55), and who meet the eligibility requirements described in the collective bargaining agreement, and for the dependents of eligible retirees, shall continue until the retiree reaches the age of Medicare eligibility. The retiree may be eligible for continued benefits after reaching the age of Medicare eligibility.For more information about retiree benefits, including eligibility requirements, please refer to the applicable collective bargaining agreement on the District website.Link: Staff (California School Employees Association ( CSEA ))Effective July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2026, bargaining unit members who retire from the District and the California Public Employees' Retirement System ( CalPERS )/California State Teachers' Retirement System ( CalSTRS ) concurrently at sixty (60) years of age or older who have been employed by the District for at least ten (10) consecutive years, during which they were health benefit eligible under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement immediately prior to retirement, shall receive the same District contribution as provided active bargaining unit members under the collective bargaining agreement, toward health benefits specified under the collective bargaining agreement, excluding long term disability and life insurance, the legal assistance program and long term care insurance, until age sixty-five (65) or until the bargaining unit member becomes eligible for Medicare, whichever is sooner. OREffective July 1, 2026, bargaining unit members will receive the District offered medical, vision, and dental benefits for those retirees who retire July 1, 2026, or thereafter, who were employed full-time by the District for ten (10) years immediately preceding the date of retirement and who have reached the age of fifty-five (55), and who meet the requirements described in the collective bargaining agreement. The retiree may be eligible for continued benefits after reaching the age of Medicare eligibility.For more information about retiree benefits, including eligibility requirements, please refer to the applicable collective bargaining agreement on the District website.Link: ManagementMedical, dental, and vision benefits in effect in the District at the time of retirement of a management team member shall continue in effect upon the employee's retirement for those employees who have been actively employed full-time and receiving full-time benefits by the District for ten (10) consecutive years immediately preceding the date of retirement and who concurrently retire from either CalSTRS and/or CalPERS. The retiree may be eligible for continued benefits after reaching the age of Medicare eligibility.For more information about retiree benefits, including eligibility requirements, please refer to the applicable board policy and/or administrative regulation on the District website.Link: