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FY25 - Instructor Special Assignment, Strong Workforce Co-ordinator Adjunct SFP Limited

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE

FY25 - Instructor Special Assignment, Strong Workforce Coordinator

.67 FTE, Adjunct SFP, Limited

Application deadline: October 9, 2024

DESCRIPTION

West Los Angeles College (WLAC) is accepting applications for .67 adjunct assignment (maximum of 23 hours per week) for WLAC's College and Career Preparation Division Strong Workforce Noncredit Initiative. The goal of the Strong Workforce Noncredit Initiative is to expand the availability of quality community college noncredit career technical education and workforce development courses, programs, pathways, credentials, certificates, and degrees. This noncredit project will seek to increase noncredit enrollment and program completion to address gaps such as high unemployment and unmet regional needs of underrepresented populations in need of short-term training. Funding Available July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 (Annual assignment subject to renewal and funding).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Dean of Academic Affairs & Adult Education, the Strong Workforce Coordinator- Noncredit Program will be responsible for developing the Strong Workforce Noncredit Initiative - coordination, curriculum and instruction, pathways, articulation, marketing, partnerships, and other duties assigned.

Coordinate the Strong Workforce Initiative Noncredit Program with emphasis on curriculum and instructional services and implementation.

Work directly with the Dean of Academic Affairs & Adult Education and Adult Ed. coordinators on program pathways - curriculum and instruction.

Keep current with trends in curriculum and instruction, and provide overall leadership to faculty and industry advisors in developing and evaluating curriculum and selecting instructional materials.

Participate in Strong Workforce Advisory Committees to ensure curriculum, working environments, and pathways meet the industry standards.

Collaborate with WLAC credit departments, Los Angeles Community College Districts/Colleges (LACCD), and other post-secondary institutions on curriculum and articulation.

Collaborate with campus and District marketing in the development of materials to promote Strong Workforce Noncredit programs, activities, and events.

Coordinate and meet with industry partner leads from workforce/industry sectors to create course and certificate offerings.

Coordinate with SWF regional partner lead to complete WLAC Noncredit SWF regional plan, outcomes, and other SWF regional initiative deliverables.

Perform other duties as required and related to the overall success of the Strong Workforce Noncredit Initiative.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A degree from an accredited college or university that allows the individual to teach any discipline offered at WLAC. Professional or occupational experience must be reasonably related to the instructional assignment.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum one-year experience teaching in a noncredit vocational/CTE discipline in a noncredit adult education program or CTE department at a community college.

Ability to develop, organize, motivate, and coordinate groups across the organization.

Ability to communicate effectively to various audiences both in writing and verbally.

Experience in vocational, career and technical education programs including curriculum development, planning, career development, labor analysis, and State and Federal initiatives.

Experience in an administrative, management or coordinator position, preferably at a community college.

Knowledge of community college programs and educational pathways.

Interest in the principles of Guided Pathways.

Excellent computer skills especially MS 365, learning management platforms, MIS data, dashboards, marketing materials, social media, and webpage updates.

Demonstrated success in curriculum development, instructional technology, and shared governance.

Experience in working on a campus with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff, and students and a demonstrated commitment to cultural competence within an academic setting.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

1. A selection committee with representation from the administration, academic senate, and faculty guild will review all completed and approved applications received. The committee screening will involve an evaluation of the candidate's qualifications in the areas of training, experience, and personal fitness as determined from the application package.

2. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview with the selection committee following the committee screening.

The name of a finalist will be forwarded by the selection committee to the college president for final approval and appointment to the position.

FILING AN APPLICATION:

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to apply for this position. For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

1. A detailed letter of interest addressing how you,

o Meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and

o Experience and preparation related to the duties and responsibilities in the position description.

2. A current resume.

3. The names, position titles, and contact information for three references.

4. Unofficial transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework with degrees posted (official transcripts will be required if selected for an interview). Documents from an approved foreign transcript evaluator are required for degrees received from other countries. You can obtain a listing of approved foreign evaluation agencies at the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635) (Upload as an "Other Document").

Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail or Email. All application materials must be received by 4:30PM on October 9, 20244. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Equivalency determinations are not conducted for selection of adjunct faculty. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Final determination of part-time faculty assignments is contingent upon enrollment, funding and/or class availability.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Dr. Imelda Perez perezi@wlac.edu

Individuals protected by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request 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 workforce and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce.


To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=1947







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