FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

FY23 – Health Care Ancillary Instructor, NC

Tenure-Track Position

CLOSING DATE: February 10, 2023

Located on about 426 acres in the West San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) combines state-of-the-art technology and learning with the picturesque beauty of its rolling hills. Founded in 1947 LAPC is a growing two-year public institution which offers over 100 disciplines being taught to more than 16,500 students each semester and enjoys one of the highest transfer performances in Southern California. Seen as a leader statewide and nationally, LAPC is now seeking to expand its outstanding faculty by offering one full -time, tenure-track faculty Non-Credit Health Care Ancillary Instructor position beginning Spring semester, 2023.

Department: LAPC is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic full-time faculty member to lead instruction in Non-Credit Health Care Ancillary (emphasis in Medical assisting, hospice worker, health aide, certified nurse aide, health aid, ward clerk, central service technology, childbirth educator, primary care associate, or health care related services and health care education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In accordance with its mission as a community college, instruction at LAPC Faculty members are expected to facilitate student learning by designing varied and comprehensive learning opportunities. The regular weekly teaching load is 24 hours, program support 6 additional hours for a total of 30-hrs weekly. Evening and/or weekend classes may be scheduled based on department needs. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methods including online courses, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Teaching may occur during the following hours: day, evening or weekend via face to face, online, or hybrid. Classes may be assigned at one of LAPC’s noncredit course locations throughout the service area.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on WIOA Title II grant requirements to measure and interpret student pre- and post-test scores and align diagnostic assessments with noncredit curriculum.
• Develop, update and revise curriculum to align with the regional workforce needs and credit program pathway preparedness.
• Participate in the development and assessment of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLO’s).
• Participate in Guided Pathways and Program Review, assist with meeting categorical and grant deliverables.
• Collaborate with employers, local Workforce Development Boards, academic and CTE faculty, design and update competency-based noncredit vocational curriculum and programs.
• Collaboration with faculty, to establish competencies and benchmarks to track students program progress and skill attainment.
• Maintain regular scheduled office hours to meet the needs of students.
• Maintain professional and ethical academic standards including maintaining accurate records in accordance with the policies, rules, regulations, and procedures of the Los Angeles Community College District.
• Participate in college and department activities including Accreditation, Program Review, and student/program learning outcome assessments, curriculum development, and other activities and committees to promote department, program department and student success.
• Coordinate and facilitate advisory committees, recruitment days, employer panels, and targeted job fairs.
• Represent Los Angeles Pierce College in California Adult Education Programs, activities and faculty workshops.
• Create active, inclusive learning environments and curricula that welcome and engage all students, incorporating instructional technologies and supplemental course materials, as appropriate, to improve student learning.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain current. knowledge in the discipline through professional development activities.
• Develop and support the implementation of workforce preparation courses and short-term, training programs aligned to WIOA Integrated Education and Training programs that are contextualized within specific industries and/or guided pathway initiatives.
• Actively engage in participatory governance related to academic and professional matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience*,OR
• Associate degree and six years of professional experience*.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background as well as accommodating any disabilities of community college faculty, students and staff;

• Professional experience is required even when the applicant possesses a master’s degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to position start date.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Curriculum development – Paid experience developing curriculum (courses, certificates, addenda and SLOs) in a California community college or institute of higher education.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Create contextualized, short-term courses and certificates in collaboration with industry and employer partners.
• Experience with recruiting and managing industry advisory committees for curriculum input, workforce development and employment.
• Extensive experience instructing and assisting in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through workforce aligned/contextualized course materials, effective teaching methodologies, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Experience with leading presentations using appropriate technological resources.
• Familiarity with Open Educational Resources.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, critical thinking, metacognition, and diverse teaching and learning methodologies that promote the active involvement of adult students in the learning experience.
• Experience working with employer and industry partners to place students in cooperative work experience or internships.
• Knowledge of local economic and labor market conditions and trends, and accepted standard employment practices.
• Experience in utilizing a learning center/lab setting for instructional enhancement.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: The current starting range is from $66,220 to $103,100 for the 10-month academic year depending on education and experience. The doctoral differential is $4,180 per academic year. The district provides an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents. Employee benefits include, medical/hospital, dental and vision care plans and a $50,000 group life insurance policy.

Application packet can be filed at http://www.laccd.edu/Employment/Pages/Academic-Jobs.aspx. For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

• Letter of Interest (describing your interest in the position and how you meet the qualifications of the position;
• Current resume;
• The names, addresses, e-mail addresses, business and/or cell phone numbers of at least three (3) references;
• Copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required; All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Uploaded as “Other Document”. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies please go to: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/c1635.pdf . Official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview;
• Verification of Experience Letter on company letterhead stationery indicating (Uploaded as an ”Other Document”:
  
  • Dates of employment.
  • Position title.
  • State if experience was full or part-time (if part-time, please indicate the weekly percentage or hours worked).

The completed application package and required documents must be submitted 4:30PM, February 10, 2023. Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail or E-mail). After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.

In order for the application to be completed successfully, please read the job announcement and upload all the required materials. Applicants will need to edit the application and documents before uploading/submitting them to the system. Applicants will not be allowed to change the application information after having applied for this position. Make sure the documents uploaded are not larger than 5 MB; if they are, please reduce the size for each document or split into more than one document. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions concerning the hiring process please submit all inquiries to Ms. Mary Fellows at fellowm@piercecollege.edu.

Position is contingent upon available funding. LAPC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

Equal Employment Policy

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator