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JOB SUMMARY

ABOUT ASSOCIATE FACULTY:
Mt. San Jacinto Community College District invites applications on an ongoing basis for Associate Faculty positions. Candidates are encouraged to join the Associate Instructor (Environmental Science) pool. Applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be stored electronically for six (6) months following verification. Qualified applications will be referred to deans and department chairs, who will contact candidates for interviews as needs arise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are illustrative of the work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Provide instruction including lecture and/or laboratory classes in the assigned course according to established curriculum and course outlines.
2. Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance, and participation in a syllabus.
3. Effectively teach and communicate with students from diverse backgrounds.
4. Advise students on academic and career matters.
5. Maintain attendance, scholastic, and student records, submitting them according to guidelines.
6. Prepare and grade assignments and evaluations as per syllabus.
7. Maintain currency in the field.
8. Develop, maintain, and evaluate curriculum.
9. Develop, maintain, and review student learning outcomes at course and program levels.
10. Promote student success through effective teaching and learning strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A Master's degree in environmental science, earth science, ecology, biology, geology, or a related discipline.
2. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

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ACADEMIC EQUIVALENCY

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications but possess equivalent qualifications may attach an Application for Equivalence, providing conclusive evidence such as college transcripts. The Chancellor's Office establishes minimum qualifications for California Community Colleges. View the related forms and policies on the Human Resources web page.

Submission of a Petition for Equivalence does not guarantee approval or advancement. The district ensures equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veteran status.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions described are necessary for performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Environment: Work is generally performed indoors in classrooms or labs.

Physical: Requires mobility to work in classrooms/labs, travel between sites, and physical ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, lift, carry, push, or pull light to moderate weights, operate equipment, and communicate verbally.

Vision: Sufficient to read screens and documents, with or without correction.

Hearing: Sufficient in the normal range, with or without correction.

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