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Kinesiology Instructor/Head Coach (Aquatics)

Salary: $66,812.56 - $89,535.23 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Job Number: 2425-00037
Closing: 1/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Rocklin, CA
Division: Instruction Office

Description

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. The Kinesiology Instructor/Head Coach must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, various sexual orientations, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups to ensure the district provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

Under supervision of an Educational Administrator, the Kinesiology Instructor/Head Coach will develop culturally-responsive curriculum and provide inclusive lecture and laboratory instruction for students in the study of Kinesiology and Athletics and other related courses. The incumbent will be responsible for: evaluating students' performance, participating in shared governance and other activities in support of the instructional program, administering financial and strategic techniques utilized in assigned sport(s) in inter-collegiate competitions, recruiting student athletes, supervising student athletes, assisting with the monitoring of the student athlete academic progress and eligibility, creating and/or assisting with strength training and training for competition, preparing budgets and fundraising, evaluating and maintaining equipment and supplies, coordinating team travel arrangements, conducting the programs under the rules and regulations of the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) and the BIG 8 Conference, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and do related work, as required.

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Examples Of Functions and Tasks

Curriculum Development: Review and evaluate curriculum in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of divisional/departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; review and evaluate curriculum and student success data in courses taught to meet diverse student interests and needs; coordinate with adjunct faculty instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and skill demonstration content and attend curriculum meetings with departmental instructional staff to provide input on curriculum designs; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum, as necessary and as approved, within the participatory governance structure; review curriculum for equity-mindedness and concordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards.

Lecture Preparation/Skill Development: Complete book order forms and provide master copies of student- centered syllabi; prepare lesson plans and/or coordinate interactive lectures/activities with skill development assignments, including determinations of time segments to be allotted for coverage of lecture/demonstration material and skill development activities/practices; determine culturally-inclusive reading assignments to supplement class sessions; practice skill maneuvers to be demonstrated in skill development sessions; prepare handouts and/or culturally-inclusive graphics/visual materials for classroom use; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, cost effectiveness, and equity-mindedness; select textbooks determined to be the most useful and appropriate; read current literature (normally several sources-- books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to prepare lectures; read literature (books, newspapers, periodicals, and other print and non- print materials) and attend trainings/conferences (if funding permits) on culturally-responsive pedagogy/andragogy; prepare, edit, and update student-centered syllabus materials for lectures and/or skill development sessions; review, select and/or prepare computer and/or multi-media materials for classroom use; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials, as necessary; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use, which is appropriate for the subject area; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library.

Lecture Presentation/Skill Development: Acknowledge the diversity of the student population by incorporating culturally-responsive pedagogy and equity-minded teaching practices; introduce and present interactive lecture/skill demonstration information and concepts in a clear, logical, student-centered and culturally-inclusive manner; use analogies, examples, and other student-centered practices to convey important Kinesiology concepts; provide student learning outcomes to direct student learning; outline major points of information on the board, overhead projector, and/or other visual platforms; enhance presentations with multi-media demonstrations or examples, as available; distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly and in a student-centered manner; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom discussions, skill demonstrations ,and practices; determine and disseminate student attendance policies, and monitor student attendance and activity; maintain classroom management, ensuring both equity and student participation; observe condition and overall cleanliness of practice areas and equipment to ensure compliance with safety and health standards, reporting problems to the Division Dean and recommendations on facility and equipment improvements and repairs; prepare work orders to accomplish facility and equipment improvement and repairs, as authorized; and develop and augment current and new skill elements; determine quantity and quality of equipment necessary for classroom, skill demonstration, and practice sessions, based upon availability commensurate with budget priorities; prepare requisitions for new or replacement equipment, as authorized; receive and store equipment orders; ensure that equipment is used safely and properly, cleaning and repairing equipment, as necessary and feasible and disposing of broken and/or obsolete equipment, as appropriate.

Student Performance Evaluation: Develop quizzes, tests, and skill examinations which are understandable and which fairly and equitably evaluate student skills and progress; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or address behavior that violates student conduct, i.e., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes and mark and grade papers accordingly; assign, read, and evaluate homework assignments/projects to promote learning; evaluate student skills and assign scores and/or official grades; advise students on academic matters regarding their performance; Provide students with information about student support services (e.g., Extended Opportunity Programs and Services [EOPS], the Learning Skills Center, Tutoring Center, Writing Center, technology help, etc.) and collaborate with Student Services professionals to ensure a successful learning environment for all students; input student scores into a computer and regularly make grades available to affected students.

Budgeting: Allocate monies from budget for sport(s) assigned, including funds for food, lodging, and other expenses for scheduled athletic competitions/events; select necessary equipment and initiate procurement; determine mode of transportation and travel times to athletic events; plan and budget for replacement of uniforms and other equipment, as authorized.

Eligibility: Maintain knowledge of general education requirements for student athletes; maintain specific knowledge of and apply 3C2A, and District progress, transfer, and graduation requirements; acquire and maintain knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) transfer rules; determine eligibility of student athletes under recruit mentor participating in current programs; evaluate student athlete performance and make decisions concerning team placement(s) and level of participation; maintain knowledge of "Eligibility Center" processes and procedures and certification requirements.

Event Management: Secure facilities for assigned sport(s) athletic competitions/events taking place in the District ;take responsibility for maintaining positive behavior of Assistant Coaches, student athletes, and team(s) in assigned sports, administering corrective and/or restorative action as warranted and under established District policies and procedures; secure photographers/videographers and equipment to film or otherwise record athletic competitions/events, as appropriate; develop and maintain positive rapport with sporting officials; accommodate needs of opponent athletes/teams and trainers with regard to dressing and other facilities utilized for athletic competitions/events, as appropriate and feasible; arrange for proper preparation of District facilities to be utilized for athletic competitions/events in assigned sport(s).

Equipment Procurement/Inventory: Determine need for athletic equipment for assigned sport(s) and complete requisitions for procurement within budget allocations; research and specify sources and prices for athletic equipment to be procured, interfacing with Purchasing Department staff members, as appropriate; conduct yearly inventory of uniforms and other athletic equipment for assigned sport(s), classifying inventoried items by condition of equipment; prepare needs listing for ordering purposes; notify appropriate division staff member(s) upon receipt of athletic equipment for assigned sport(s).

Safety/Supervision: Examine equipment for damage and/or wear and ensure item is suitable for use by student athletes; examine athletic competition/event facilities and practice facilities for obstacles, deterioration of surfaces, broken equipment, or other unsafe conditions and take immediate action to mitigate or eliminate safety hazards, as appropriate; conduct practice drills in a safe manner and teach safe techniques and safety consciousness to student athletes, as appropriate for assigned sport(s); develop individual athlete and/or team standards and rules for positive conduct at practices and for athletic competitions/events; administer District, Big 8 Conference and California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) rules ,including eligibility, conduct, and sporting requirements for assigned sport(s).

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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Examples Of Functions and Tasks

Curriculum Development: Review and evaluate curriculum in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of divisional/departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; review and evaluate curriculum and student success data in courses taught to meet diverse student interests and needs; coordinate with adjunct faculty instructors to enhance consistency of lecture and skill demonstration content and attend curriculum meetings with departmental instructional staff to provide input on curriculum designs; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum, as necessary and as approved, within the participatory governance structure; review curriculum for equity-mindedness and concordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards.

Lecture Preparation/Skill Development: Complete book order forms and provide master copies of student- centered syllabi; prepare lesson plans and/or coordinate interactive lectures/activities with skill development assignments, including determinations of time segments to be allotted for coverage of lecture/demonstration material and skill development activities/practices; determine culturally-inclusive reading assignments to supplement class sessions; practice skill maneuvers to be demonstrated in skill development sessions; prepare handouts and/or culturally-inclusive graphics/visual materials for classroom use; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, cost effectiveness, and equity-mindedness; select textbooks determined to be the most useful and appropriate; read current literature (normally several sources-- books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to prepare lectures; read literature (books, newspapers, periodicals, and other print and non- print materials) and attend trainings/conferences (if funding permits) on culturally-responsive pedagogy/andragogy; prepare, edit, and update student-centered syllabus materials for lectures and/or skill development sessions; review, select and/or prepare computer and/or multi-media materials for classroom use; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials, as necessary; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use, which is appropriate for the subject area; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library.

Lecture Presentation/Skill Development: Acknowledge the diversity of the student population by incorporating culturally-responsive pedagogy and equity-minded teaching practices; introduce and present interactive lecture/skill demonstration information and concepts in a clear, logical, student-centered and culturally-inclusive manner; use analogies, examples, and other student-centered practices to convey important Kinesiology concepts; provide student learning outcomes to direct student learning; outline major points of information on the board, overhead projector, and/or other visual platforms; enhance presentations with multi-media demonstrations or examples, as available; distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly and in a student-centered manner; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom discussions, skill demonstrations ,and practices; determine and disseminate student attendance policies, and monitor student attendance and activity; maintain classroom management, ensuring both equity and student participation; observe condition and overall cleanliness of practice areas and equipment to ensure compliance with safety and health standards, reporting problems to the Division Dean and recommendations on facility and equipment improvements and repairs; prepare work orders to accomplish facility and equipment improvement and repairs, as authorized; and develop and augment current and new skill elements; determine quantity and quality of equipment necessary for classroom, skill demonstration, and practice sessions, based upon availability commensurate with budget priorities; prepare requisitions for new or replacement equipment, as authorized; receive and store equipment orders; ensure that equipment is used safely and properly, cleaning and repairing equipment, as necessary and feasible and disposing of broken and/or obsolete equipment, as appropriate.

Student Performance Evaluation: Develop quizzes, tests, and skill examinations which are understandable and which fairly and equitably evaluate student skills and progress; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or address behavior that violates student conduct, i.e., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes and mark and grade papers accordingly; assign, read, and evaluate homework assignments/projects to promote learning; evaluate student skills and assign scores and/or official grades; advise students on academic matters regarding their performance; Provide students with information about student support services (e.g., Extended Opportunity Programs and Services [EOPS], the Learning Skills Center, Tutoring Center, Writing Center, technology help, etc.) and collaborate with Student Services professionals to ensure a successful learning environment for all students; input student scores into a computer and regularly make grades available to affected students.

Budgeting: Allocate monies from budget for sport(s) assigned, including funds for food, lodging, and other expenses for scheduled athletic competitions/events; select necessary equipment and initiate procurement; determine mode of transportation and travel times to athletic events; plan and budget for replacement of uniforms and other equipment, as authorized.

Eligibility: Maintain knowledge of general education requirements for student athletes; maintain specific knowledge of and apply 3C2A, and District progress, transfer, and graduation requirements; acquire and maintain knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) transfer rules; determine eligibility of student athletes under recruit mentor participating in current programs; evaluate student athlete performance and make decisions concerning team placement(s) and level of participation; maintain knowledge of "Eligibility Center" processes and procedures and certification requirements.

Event Management: Secure facilities for assigned sport(s) athletic competitions/events taking place in the District ;take responsibility for maintaining positive behavior of Assistant Coaches, student athletes, and team(s) in assigned sports, administering corrective and/or restorative action as warranted and under established District policies and procedures; secure photographers/videographers and equipment to film or otherwise record athletic competitions/events, as appropriate; develop and maintain positive rapport with sporting officials; accommodate needs of opponent athletes/teams and trainers with regard to dressing and other facilities utilized for athletic competitions/events, as appropriate and feasible; arrange for proper preparation of District facilities to be utilized for athletic competitions/events in assigned sport(s).

Equipment Procurement/Inventory: Determine need for athletic equipment for assigned sport(s) and complete requisitions for procurement within budget allocations; research and specify sources and prices for athletic equipment to be procured, interfacing with Purchasing Department staff members, as appropriate; conduct yearly inventory of uniforms and other athletic equipment for assigned sport(s), classifying inventoried items by condition of equipment; prepare needs listing for ordering purposes; notify appropriate division staff member(s) upon receipt of athletic equipment for assigned sport(s).

Safety/Supervision: Examine equipment for damage and/or wear and ensure item is suitable for use by student athletes; examine athletic competition/event facilities and practice facilities for obstacles, deterioration of surfaces, broken equipment, or other unsafe conditions and take immediate action to mitigate or eliminate safety hazards, as appropriate; conduct practice drills in a safe manner and teach safe techniques and safety consciousness to student athletes, as appropriate for assigned sport(s); develop individual athlete and/or team standards and rules for positive conduct at practices and for athletic competitions/events; administer District, Big 8 Conference and California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) rules ,including eligibility, conduct, and sporting requirements for assigned sport(s).

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook

Degrees/Experience: Incumbent must possess a Master's Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Science, Education with an emphasis in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Physiology of Exercise or Adaptive Physical Education OR a Bachelor's Degree in in any of the above AND a Master's Degree in any Life Science, Dance, Physiology, Health Education, Recreation Administration, Kinesiology, or Physical Therapy OR the equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications: Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain prior to appointment a valid California Class C or higher driver's license, in order to accomplish official travel in District and/or privately owned vehicle.

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required.

Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met.

Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted).

EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION
Did you know that you can also determine if you meet the minimum qualifications by going through an equivalency process? The equivalency process helps determine if coursework taken and/or professional experience meets the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources.

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
Companies that provide transcript evaluation services:

• World Education Services
• Educational Credential Evaluators

Knowledge of: Physical Education, with advanced knowledge of skill development practices and techniques; teaching and student evaluation practices, methods, and techniques; current directions in Physical Education theory and research; equipment operation and usage, including safety and health requirements; inclusive and equitable teaching practices, methods, and techniques; culturally-responsive pedagogy/andragogy; methods to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds, which includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, various sexual orientations, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups.

Ability to: Provide interactive lectures in front of large groups of students; explain Physical Education concepts and elements in a clear, logical and student-centered fashion; interact effectively with students, peers, and administrative staff; work independently to solve problems; recognize variation in student socioeconomic backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles; be patient with students; maintain integrity, honesty, reliability, and cooperation; apply an equity-minded framework and ensure programs, services and processes are designed and delivered to meet the varying needs of all constituents; to interact and work effectively with a diverse population utilizing exceptional interpersonal and intercultural skills; exercise sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

PHYSICAL SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors and outdoors engaged in work of primarily an active nature and to accomplish the following, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential:
Constantly: Maintain cardiovascular fitness to engage in active physical effort and to function effectively under stressful competitive conditions.

Almost Constantly: Utilize vision (near and far) to read printed materials and score boards and to observe athletic competitions/events to evaluate student athlete performance; utilize hearing and speech for conversations, including telephonic and virtual; move about District environments and facilities utilized for athletic competitions/events; utilize manual and finger dexterity to write and to demonstrate use of athletic equipment and skill techniques; work in areas subject to exposure to dusts, mists, fumes, wet/damp surfaces, extremes of heat/cold, and moderately high levels of noise.

Frequently: Twist, turn, stoop, bend, and maintain balance to demonstrate athletic technical skills in assigned sport(s); utilize vision (near and far) and manual and finger dexterity to drive District or privately owned vehicle to accomplish official travel; work in areas subject to exposure to chemicals, caustics, and blood borne and/or other pathogens that may be encountered by applying first aid to injured athletes. Lift (from overhead, waist and floor levels, max. 100 lbs.), carry (max. 100 lbs.), and kneel to station athletic equipment for use at practices and to demonstrate technical skills in assigned sport(s); run, to demonstrate technical skills in assigned sport(s).

Occasionally: Operate stationary and mobile machinery and equipment used for assigned sport(s); work in areas subject to exposure to allergenic plants/materials and risk of falling from heights above ground level; wear personal protective equipment to protect skin, arms, hands and fingers. Push, pull, reach (from low and level), and climb to heights above ground level to station athletic equipment for use at practices and to demonstrate technical skills in assigned sport(s).

Supplemental Information

WHY SIERRA?

• One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation
• The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra "for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission." This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc.
• Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods, and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate
• State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• Competitive benefits package
• 175 day per year contract
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per term, where approximately: 23% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American/Black, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian, 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 8% are Multiethnic and 55% are White.

The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate series, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.

COMPENSATION
Placement on the District's Faculty Salary Schedule is dependent upon years of experience and level of education. Entry-level is from $66,812.56 to $89,535.23 at the time of employment. The current highest salary attainable after employment is $119,985.75. The District offers a very competitive benefits package, which includes health and welfare as well as income protection. Employees also will be members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Sick leave, sabbatical, and other leaves are available according to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Need Help With Your Online Account?

• Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account.
• Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position:

1. Employment Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
4. Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application.
   • What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations?
   • What role should faculty play in student success?
   • Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s).
   • How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success?

Helpful Tip:
Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any).

Please see the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5843112&targetURL=.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position:

1. Employment Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
4. Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application.
   • What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations?
   • What role should faculty play in student success?
   • Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s).
   • How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success?

Helpful Tip:
Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any).

Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants.

Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews).

Terms and Conditions of Employment:
Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department.

*Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time.

EEO/TITLE IX EMPLOYER
Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students.

Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu.

Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105.

If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider.

TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice
English 1-800-735-2929
Spanish 1-800-855-3000

Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO
English 1-800-735-2922
Spanish 1-800-855-3000

From or to Speech-to- Speech
English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784



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