Job Details

San Mateo County Community College District

Part-Time Work Experience Instructor (Pool)

Position Number: 6506824
Location: San Mateo, CA
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Part-Time Work Experience Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach, coordinate, and monitor work experience educational programs and deliver transfer-level course experiences using culturally-responsive pedagogy
Integrate effective domain and career readiness competencies as a regular part of a student-centered curriculum
Understand and use effective practices for engaging African-American, Latinx, Filipino, and Pacific-Islander students, and other disproportionately-impacted groups who are historically underrepresented and underserved in traditional classrooms
Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies and curricula and develop instructional materials and techniques to close the equity gaps experienced by African Americans, Latinx, Filipinos, Pacific Islanders, and other disproportionately-impacted students
Consult with students and industry professionals during regularly scheduled office and workplace site visits
Assist in new course development, curriculum assessment, and revision
Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment, and technology to enhance department course offerings and delivery of service
Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs
Promote the value of work experience education and support students in gaining/identifying work experience education course experiences while succeeding in the workplace. Work with students individually and in groups to prepare for skill advancement and professional growth and to reflect upon their work experience.
Collaborate extensively with academic divisions to enhance and develop program-specific experiential learning programs
Develop and implement marketing strategies and materials to maximize the impact of the work experience education program; conduct outreach, recruit students, and utilize current and relevant technology in the engagement
Establish, foster, and maintain relationships with students, employers, faculty peers, and job placement coordinators, to identify/support work experience education experiences for students; work with students to match, guide, and support career-related work experience education experiences with career goals
Collaborate with job placement coordinators to identify employers interested in experiential learning experiences for students and their employees that would be eligible for work experience education credit
Plan and coordinate activities such as student orientation, informational sessions, career development sessions, and program launch and wrap-up events
Monitor and administer the application and selection process for work experience education students
Collaborate with students to develop measurable learning objectives for their work experience education experience; formulate the number of work experience education credits for each work term; establish expectations and reporting between faculty member, employer and student; conduct and analyze the employer evaluation of students' work skills and professional development; assign a grade to the student for the work experience education experience based on the employer evaluation and assessment of student progress
Collaborate with Career Counselors, Career Readiness and Job Placement staff, and other stakeholders on campus as part of overall career development and program advancement across campus
Maintain employer and student contact log, maintain records on student achievement, attendance, and performance, attend, evaluate, and observe workplace sites and on-the-job performance of students
Collect and evaluate program data, prepare summary reports on work experience education, and student participation
Utilize technology for innovative program design and instructional engagement strategies to include the development of online resources available through CANVAS or other online repositories and integration of E-Portfolios and LinkedIn tools
Support the College's student-ready approaches, early alert program and other related retention initiatives and collaborate with college faculty and staff to facilitate student success, retention, and persistence

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)
Knowledge of:

College policies and procedures
Current technologies and word processing, databases, presentation and spreadsheet software, CANVAS, LinkedIn, Microsoft Office applications, Ellucian Banner, and DegreeWorks

Skills and Abilities:

Teach or evidence of preparation to teach the full range of college work experience programming
Experience with work experience education or a similar form of experiential education
Multitask, organize, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through completion with attention to detail
Work independently while contributing to the team environment
Analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate action. Resolve issues using independent judgment and decision-making processes
Motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
Use teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become effective readers, critical thinkers, and independent learners
Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences
Consistently and appropriately monitor and assess students' progress and provide substantive feedback
Commitment to integrated and appropriate use of technology in teaching and learning in environments, such as computer-assisted or smart classrooms
Commitment to ongoing professional development, including the ability to reflect upon, evaluate, and modify one's pedagogy to meet students' needs and to share insights with colleagues
Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college
Desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support, and student success
Work with faculty as well as administrative and classified staff in a spirit of collegiality
Commitment to the professional responsibility of serving on participatory governance committees

Job Requirements:

Master's degree or above in any discipline in which work experience may be provided at the college OR any Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional experience in any discipline in which work experience may be provided at the college OR any Associate degree plus six years of professional experience in any discipline in which work experience may be provided at the college OR the equivalent (see below)
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Preferred:

Recent experience working in the classroom with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes
Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students
Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus
Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive teaching
Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps
Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving designations for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.

a) Degree Equivalence
The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.

b) Academic Background Equivalence
Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:

i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and

ii. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.

c) Professional Achievement Equivalence
The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information:
Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
Comprehend speech at normal levels
Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
Sitting for extended periods of time
Frequent bending at the waist
Physical presence at on-site locations
Communicate and interact with others
Observe and interpret people and situations
Learn and apply new information or skills
Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
Work with frequent interruptions
Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2021-2023) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2024 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.

Closes: 6/30/2026

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