Part-Time Faculty – Jewelry (2024)

El Camino College

Part-Time Faculty – Jewelry

Req: A2324-055

Division: Fine Arts/Center for the Arts

Close Date: MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024 at 3:00pm

Complete job description and application available online at: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty position(s) for the 2024 fall semester to teach the following course(s):

173 Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing

Faculty job responsibilities include the development/review of curriculum and assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Any bachelor's degree and two years of experience; OR

Any associate degree and six years of experience; OR

The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete the Request for Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR

Valid California community college credential in appropriate subject (per California Education Code 87355 issued prior to July 1, 2990); AND

Sensitivity to and understanding of a broad range of disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous college-level teaching experience in jewelry or metals at both beginning and intermediate levels.

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024 at 3:00pm

SALARY:

Part-time faculty are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is $105.27 - $134.39 (lecture), $79.79 - $101.83 (lab), per hour depending on education and experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a part-time, temporary position for the fall semester, beginning August 24, 2024. Assignments may include off-site locations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security Card upon hire.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)

TO APPLY

Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing date:

Online application: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic

Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.

Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.

Pertinent transcripts (PDF format only) as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document.

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.

If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by email at [emailprotected].

Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m. PST (pacific standard time).

JEANNE CLERY ACT COMPLIANT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report, and all required statistical data. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the previous disability three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.

Part-Time Faculty – Jewelry (2024)

FAQs

Why does tenure exist? ›

The purpose of tenure is to protect a professor's academic freedom.

How does a professor get tenure? ›

That is generally an assistant professor role, which is considered a probationary period. Assistant professors then must demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and service during the next 5-10 years in order to be considered for tenure. After that probationary period, tenure review begins.

Why be an adjunct professor? ›

One of the most enticing benefits for many adjuncts, especially those with a passion for learning, is the potential for tuition waivers or discounts. Many institutions offer these waivers as a part of their compensation package, allowing adjuncts to take courses—often at a significantly reduced rate or even for free.

Is getting tenure a big deal? ›

Getting Tenure. There are many kinds of professors, but the kind you want to be is a tenured professor. A tenured professor doesn't just enjoy a good salary, wonderful working conditions, and extreme job security; he also never has to retire.

Are you fired if you don't get tenure? ›

During your sixth year, you undergo a major evaluation, the outcome of which determines whether you: (1) get promoted to “associate professor” with tenure and have a mostly guaranteed job for the rest of your life, or (2) get fired. If you get denied tenure, that's it.

What percent of faculty get tenure? ›

Nearly half (48 percent) of faculty members in US colleges and universities were employed part time in fall 2021, compared with about 33 percent in 1987. About 24 percent of faculty members in US colleges and universities held full-time tenured appointments in fall 2021, compared with about 39 percent in fall 1987.

How old is the average tenured professor? ›

Higher education tenure-track faculty require advanced training, so they are naturally older than typical U.S. workers — the median age in the U.S. labor force is 42 years compared to the median tenure-track faculty age of 49. There are also significantly more faculty aged 55 or older compared to the general workforce.

Why are professors denied tenure? ›

“In many cases the people who are denied tenure are as good, and sometimes better, than the ones who get tenure,” says Urry. Aside from rare clear-cut cases of inadequate research or teaching, tenure may be denied if a candidate is perceived to be spending excessive time on activities that don't count toward tenure.

What are the cons of adjunct faculty? ›

The Cons of Being an Adjunct Professor

Because they are part-time and contract workers, adjuncts do not get benefits. Adjuncts usually don't get their own office on campus, making it difficult to hold office hours and work with students. There's no guarantee that you will have a job after the end of the term.

How many hours a week do adjunct professors work? ›

Your workweek could consist of 40 hours, but it would likely be much less if your study focus is in non-core subjects. You may be expected to hold office hours, but those should be included in your contract, along with your pay schedule.

Is it hard being an adjunct professor? ›

Being an adjunct professors often requires punctuality when teaching lectures or administering exams. It's often essential to be early or reliably on time to class because it demonstrates to students that you're dependable and committed to helping everyone in the class further their education.

Why are people given tenure? ›

Tenure provides the conditions for faculty to pursue research and innovation and draw evidence-based conclusions free from corporate or political pressure.

Why should we keep tenure? ›

Tenure does appear to enable tenured faculty to speak out more freely and is therefore a key enabler of academic freedom. Tenure does protect those who have it from termination. There are other sanctions that faculty might face, but protection from termination is very important.

Why was teacher tenure created? ›

As I explain in this article, historically, tenure laws developed to protect teachers from favoritism and nepotism and to ensure that students received an education subject to neither political whims nor arbitrary administrative decisions.

Why is tenure a problem? ›

In terms of faculty productivity (teaching and research), tenured professors are criticized as low performers, and the requirement to set aside salary dollars for long-term contracts creates budgetary restrictions that limit institutional performance.

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