CENTER FOR WATER STUDIES - WATER/WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR - TENURE TRACK - EXTENDED!!!

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Job description

Transforming lives through learning isn't just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

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Job Summary
Application Deadline: January 3, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.

Department: Water and Wastewater Technology

Months worked out of the year: 10 months

FTE: 1.00

Starting Salary Range:
$56,229 (Class I, Step 6) - $85,393 (VII, Step 10) Annually
Based on education and experience

Anticipated Start Date: January 2022

Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Regular/contract instructors participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the visions, missions and values of the college and District. This position may include a combination of day and evening assignments, large lectures and small seminars, and is being offered by a college strongly committed to the "open door" concept serving a diverse student population. Instructors will be expected to perform other duties consistent with their faculty job description as stated in the faculty contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Public Administration, or closely related field and two years of experience in the water/wastewater industry, public works industry or closely related field; OR

Associate's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Public Administration, Water/Wastewater Technology, or related field and six years of experience in the water/wastewater industry, public works industry or related field; OR

The equivalent.

If you are applying base on "the equivalent", you will need to complete an Equivalency Determination Form ( . This form MUST be submitted as part of the application procedures.

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Sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to motivate students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, differing abilities, gender, and ethnic backgrounds.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS - Applicants must demonstrate:

Teaching and Professional Qualifications:

1) Work experience in a field related to the water/wastewater industry, public works industry or related field

2) Ability to teach a variety of the courses in the current Center for Water Studies Program

3) Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current within the water works community.

4) Ability to communicate in a professional manner.

5) Sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to motivate students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, differing abilities, gender, and ethnic backgrounds.

6) Ability to provide a learning environment that promotes equitable student outcomes

Leadership Qualifications:

7) Evidence of the ability to provide leadership for the Center for Water Studies Program to meet the challenges in the program over the next decade.

8) Evidence of a desire to make a commitment to and participate in departmental and campus activities such as: industry/trade associations, fund raising activities, outreach, and departmental clubs and organizations.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS - Candidates will also be evaluated for qualifications in the following:

Other Teaching and Professional Qualifications:

1) Teaching experience in the water/wastewater industry, public works industry or related field

2) Ability or commitment to:

a) Develop curriculum

b) Lead a team of part time instructors

c) Utilize technology in the classroom and in department activities

Other Leadership Qualifications:

3) Ability or commitment to:

a) Provide direction to classified staff and student interns in their work assignments within the department and field site.

b) Recruit adjunct faculty and students

c) Assist with staffing and scheduling

d) Assist in scheduling, equipment and supply purchasing

e) Establish and maintain industry partnerships

f) Program management including budget development and administration

Additional Information

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REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

1) Cover letter addressing qualifications for this position.

2) A current resume.

3) One to two page description of demonstrated expertise in the waterworks industry. Address also why you chose to go into the teaching field.

4) Copies of all college/university transcripts (official or unofficial) verifying degree(s) and/or course work.

5) Optional: Copies of applicable industry certifications.

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