Job Details

Mechatronics Instructor

Salary: $66,812.56 - $89,535.23 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Job Number: 2425-00029
Closing: 1/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Rocklin, CA
Division: Instruction Office

Description


This position is part of the Business and Technology Division and is expected to develop curriculum and provide lecture and laboratory instruction for students in the study of Mechatronics and other related courses for both on-site and off-site assignments, to evaluate students' performance, to coordinate with faculty and other staff regarding support of hardware and software, to assist in the selection of and coordination with adjunct faculty members, to participate in articulation and School to Career activities, to participate in shared governance and other activities in support of the instructional program, and to perform related work as assigned, all under minimum administrative direction of the Division Educational Administrator. The incumbent may supervise departmental classified/student/temporary staff, as assigned.

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Examples Of Functions and Tasks


Lecture Preparation/ Instruction - ESSENTIAL: Review and select learning resources such as textbooks, internet sites, periodicals and manufacturers support material determined to be the most useful and appropriate; review and evaluate new instructional material for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; read literature (books, newspapers, periodicals, and other print and non-print materials) to stay current in the field of mechatronics; develop syllabi of lecture materials; prepare lesson plans to be used in lectures; coordinate lectures with laboratory assignments; prepare multi-media demonstrations to enhance instructional delivery; integrate the use of the computer throughout the instructional program; utilize electrical, mechanical, electronic equipment and materials in demonstrating pertinent principles; prepare handouts and supplemental materials; develop quizzes, tests, and "hands-on" evaluations; evaluate student performance on quizzes, tests, and reports; advise students on matters regarding their academic performance; tabulate scores and assign official grades. PERIPHERAL: Complete instructional materials order forms; review study guides and other supplemental materials for classroom use; maintain appropriate learning resource center; develop assignments related to current reference materials in learning resource center.

Laboratory Instruction/ Supervision - ESSENTIAL: Select equipment, materials and supplies necessary to run the MECH laboratory; design learning materials used in laboratory assignments coordinated with lectures; determine materials necessary for each laboratory assignment; distribute appropriate materials for student use; design, build, and test experiments for each laboratory assignment; coordinate with Laboratory Technician- Mechatronics for required materials to complete laboratory assignments; verify proper performance of each laboratory assignment prior to student performance; direct Laboratory Technician- Mechatronics in the ordering and storage of laboratory materials and equipment; direct student and/or other temporary help to assist students during the laboratory practice; determine Supervision procedures for student notebooks; verify that students have correctly completed laboratory assignments prior to end of experiment; repair equipment, as required.

Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, examinations, term papers, homework assignments, projects, and laboratory assignments which fairly evaluate student progress in acquiring knowledge of subject material; monitor student activity during examinations and quizzes; read, evaluate, and grade student responses on examinations, quizzes, and projects; assign, read, and evaluate student homework assignments and projects; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on matters regarding their academic performance; refer students to appropriate student services (i.e., Extended Opportunity Programs and Services [EOPS], the Learning Skills Center, Tutoring Center, Writing Center, etc.) for specialized testing and tutoring.

Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of division/department budgets and availability of equipment and materials; work with local businesses, industries, and community groups to plan and develop curriculum to meet employment needs; coordinate with full-time and part-time faculty members to enhance consistency and quality of lecture/laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise courses of study to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other shared governance bodies; design degree and certificate programs; research, evaluate and incorporate current technology into curriculum; function as a liaison with advisory committees to determine appropriate curriculum to meet current needs.

Departmental Management - ESSENTIAL: Schedule advisory meetings; develop departmental class schedules for full-time and adjunct faculty members; prepare and manage departmental budget(s) in accordance with established District policies and procedures; assist in record keeping; assist in recruitment and hiring of adjunct faculty members, as requested, in accordance with established District policies and procedures; work with the Laboratory Technician- Mechatronics to determine needs for equipment and supplies; assign work schedules and duties for the Laboratory Technician- Mechatronics; work with the Laboratory Technician- Mechatronics on a day- to-day basis, providing suggestions to accomplish tasks assigned; sign time sheets, approve vacations, etc., for departmental classified staff members and student and/or other temporary help in accordance with established District policies and procedures; provide Dean with information for evaluation of departmental classified staff members and student and/or other temporary help; prepare capital outlay requests; prepare Staffing Committee requests for new positions; coordinate with adjunct faculty members to ensure proper delivery of departmental curriculum. PERIPHERAL: Write grants and Vocational and Technical Education Act (VTEA) proposals; interview and hire student and/or other temporary help; prepare annual work plans.

Coordinate Off-Site Programs - ESSENTIAL: Determine need for program delivery; determine appropriate sites for delivery of instruction; determine necessary equipment and materials for program to be offered; procure and set up equipment for delivery of program; recruit, hire, train, and coordinate departmental part-time faculty members in accordance with established District policies and procedures; organize secure storage for materials for ease of access; determine appropriate days and times for delivery of program(s); select, train, and supervise classified, student and/or other temporary help as Laboratory Assistants for off-site programs in accordance with established District policies and procedures: provide appropriate security for materials and equipment at off-site locations.

Economic Development Activities - ESSENTIAL: Participate in activities related to local economic development, as appropriate and feasible; provide input to local businesses regarding program capabilities, as requested; participate in the structuring of economic development activities as it relates to departmental operations; function as a liaison with the Contract Education/and/or the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division in developing programs to meet community needs; participate on steering committees, as appropriate; assist in development and delivery of industry-specific classes; assist in maintaining quality and consistency of program delivery; evaluate other economic develop models, as necessary.

Articulation - ESSENTIAL: Assist local area high schools and Regional Occupational Programs (ROPs) in developing curriculum to coordinate with community college offerings; function as a resource and attend meetings with representatives from local high schools and ROPs; assist in developing 2+2 articulation agreements with local high schools and ROPs; function as liaison for 2+2 and School to Career programs by developing and administering tests and evaluating performance objectives; provide local schools with appropriate lesson designs to meet departmental standards for articulation; assist local schools with selection of equipment and design of laboratories, as appropriate. Articulate with four-year universities to provide transfer opportunities into appropriate programs.

Shared Governance - ESSENTIAL: Respond in writing to requests for information, as appropriate; represent department and/or division by serving on District-wide committees, as appropriate and feasible; serve on employee selection committees, as requested; serve as functional member of one or more committees and/or task forces; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Academic Senate and/or other shared governance bodies. PERIPHERAL: Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings, division meetings, District meetings, and other activities, including Sierra College Collaborative Process (SCCP) activities; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council meetings, as necessary; read minutes of shared governance bodies, Board of Trustees reports, and other written material to maintain knowledge of District activities.

Professional Development - ESSENTIAL: Maintain membership and participation in activities of an allied professional organization; attend and present workshops at professional conferences, as approved; attend trade shows and industry-sponsored seminars, as approved; consult with local industry representatives regarding trends in industry and employment standards for training, as appropriate; read literature to keep abreast of current technological developments; participate in faculty/industry internships, as appropriate.

Student Recruitment/Job Placement - ESSENTIAL: Conduct tours of District facilities, as appropriate; visit local area "feeder schools" to enhance visibility of departmental programs; host departmental "open house" activities in conjunction with Career Connections functions; prepare program brochures; provide student career advisement, as appropriate; develop departmental student recruitment materials; interact with local industry representatives to attempt to place departmental students in internships and permanent positions; give presentations to high school classes, as appropriate; assist departmental students to develop resumes and cover letters for job applications, as appropriate; coordinate industry recruitment visitations to the MECH department; solicit and make recommendations for student scholarships from businesses and industries; coordinate student internships with local industries. PERIPHERAL: Attend local job fairs, as approved; make presentations to local area school boards, as requested; work with local area high schools and ROPs to develop a pool of potential departmental students.

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications
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Examples Of Functions and Tasks


Lecture Preparation/ Instruction - ESSENTIAL: Review and select learning resources such as textbooks, internet sites, periodicals and manufacturers support material determined to be the most useful and appropriate; review and evaluate new instructional material for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; read literature (books, newspapers, periodicals, and other print and non-print materials) to stay current in the field of mechatronics; develop syllabi of lecture materials; prepare lesson plans to be used in lectures; coordinate lectures with laboratory assignments; prepare multi-media demonstrations to enhance instructional delivery; integrate the use of the computer throughout the instructional program; utilize electrical, mechanical, electronic equipment and materials in demonstrating pertinent principles; prepare handouts and supplemental materials; develop quizzes, tests, and "hands-on" evaluations; evaluate student performance on quizzes, tests, and reports; advise students on matters regarding their academic performance; tabulate scores and assign official grades. PERIPHERAL: Complete instructional materials order forms; review study guides and other supplemental materials for classroom use; maintain appropriate learning resource center; develop assignments related to current reference materials in learning resource center.

Laboratory Instruction/ Supervision - ESSENTIAL: Select equipment, materials and supplies necessary to run the MECH laboratory; design learning materials used in laboratory assignments coordinated with lectures; determine materials necessary for each laboratory assignment; distribute appropriate materials for student use; design, build, and test experiments for each laboratory assignment; coordinate with Laboratory Technician- Mechatronics for required materials to complete laboratory assignments; verify proper performance of each laboratory assignment prior to student performance; direct Laboratory Technician- Mechatronics in the ordering and storage of laboratory materials and equipment; direct student and/or other temporary help to assist students during the laboratory practice; determine Supervision procedures for student notebooks; verify that students have correctly completed laboratory assignments prior to end of experiment; repair equipment, as required.

Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, examinations, term papers, homework assignments, projects, and laboratory assignments which fairly evaluate student progress in acquiring knowledge of subject material; monitor student activity during examinations and quizzes; read, evaluate, and grade student responses on examinations, quizzes, and projects; assign, read, and evaluate student homework assignments and projects; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on matters regarding their academic performance; refer students to appropriate student services (i.e., Extended Opportunity Programs and Services [EOPS], the Learning Skills Center, Tutoring Center, Writing Center, etc.) for specialized testing and tutoring.

Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of division/department budgets and availability of equipment and materials; work with local businesses, industries, and community groups to plan and develop curriculum to meet employment needs; coordinate with full-time and part-time faculty members to enhance consistency and quality of lecture/laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise courses of study to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other shared governance bodies; design degree and certificate programs; research, evaluate and incorporate current technology into curriculum; function as a liaison with advisory committees to determine appropriate curriculum to meet current needs.

Departmental Management - ESSENTIAL: Schedule advisory meetings; develop departmental class schedules for full-time and adjunct faculty members; prepare and manage departmental budget(s) in accordance with established District policies and procedures; assist in record keeping; assist in recruitment and hiring of adjunct faculty members, as requested, in accordance with established District policies and procedures; work with the Laboratory Technician- Mechatronics to determine needs for equipment and supplies; assign work schedules and duties for the Laboratory Technician- Mechatronics; work with the Laboratory Technician- Mechatronics on a day- to-day basis, providing suggestions to accomplish tasks assigned; sign time sheets, approve vacations, etc., for departmental classified staff members and student and/or other temporary help in accordance with established District policies and procedures; provide Dean with information for evaluation of departmental classified staff members and student and/or other temporary help; prepare capital outlay requests; prepare Staffing Committee requests for new positions; coordinate with adjunct faculty members to ensure proper delivery of departmental curriculum. PERIPHERAL: Write grants and Vocational and Technical Education Act (VTEA) proposals; interview and hire student and/or other temporary help; prepare annual work plans.

Coordinate Off-Site Programs - ESSENTIAL: Determine need for program delivery; determine appropriate sites for delivery of instruction; determine necessary equipment and materials for program to be offered; procure and set up equipment for delivery of program; recruit, hire, train, and coordinate departmental part-time faculty members in accordance with established District policies and procedures; organize secure storage for materials for ease of access; determine appropriate days and times for delivery of program(s); select, train, and supervise classified, student and/or other temporary help as Laboratory Assistants for off-site programs in accordance with established District policies and procedures: provide appropriate security for materials and equipment at off-site locations.

Economic Development Activities - ESSENTIAL: Participate in activities related to local economic development, as appropriate and feasible; provide input to local businesses regarding program capabilities, as requested; participate in the structuring of economic development activities as it relates to departmental operations; function as a liaison with the Contract Education/and/or the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division in developing programs to meet community needs; participate on steering committees, as appropriate; assist in development and delivery of industry-specific classes; assist in maintaining quality and consistency of program delivery; evaluate other economic develop models, as necessary.

Articulation - ESSENTIAL: Assist local area high schools and Regional Occupational Programs (ROPs) in developing curriculum to coordinate with community college offerings; function as a resource and attend meetings with representatives from local high schools and ROPs; assist in developing 2+2 articulation agreements with local high schools and ROPs; function as liaison for 2+2 and School to Career programs by developing and administering tests and evaluating performance objectives; provide local schools with appropriate lesson designs to meet departmental standards for articulation; assist local schools with selection of equipment and design of laboratories, as appropriate. Articulate with four-year universities to provide transfer opportunities into appropriate programs.

Shared Governance - ESSENTIAL: Respond in writing to requests for information, as appropriate; represent department and/or division by serving on District-wide committees, as appropriate and feasible; serve on employee selection committees, as requested; serve as functional member of one or more committees and/or task forces; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Academic Senate and/or other shared governance bodies. PERIPHERAL: Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings, division meetings, District meetings, and other activities, including Sierra College Collaborative Process (SCCP) activities; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council meetings, as necessary; read minutes of shared governance bodies, Board of Trustees reports, and other written material to maintain knowledge of District activities.

Professional Development - ESSENTIAL: Maintain membership and participation in activities of an allied professional organization; attend and present workshops at professional conferences, as approved; attend trade shows and industry-sponsored seminars, as approved; consult with local industry representatives regarding trends in industry and employment standards for training, as appropriate; read literature to keep abreast of current technological developments; participate in faculty/industry internships, as appropriate.

Student Recruitment/Job Placement - ESSENTIAL: Conduct tours of District facilities, as appropriate; visit local area "feeder schools" to enhance visibility of departmental programs; host departmental "open house" activities in conjunction with Career Connections functions; prepare program brochures; provide student career advisement, as appropriate; develop departmental student recruitment materials; interact with local industry representatives to attempt to place departmental students in internships and permanent positions; give presentations to high school classes, as appropriate; assist departmental students to develop resumes and cover letters for job applications, as appropriate; coordinate industry recruitment visitations to the MECH department; solicit and make recommendations for student scholarships from businesses and industries; coordinate student internships with local industries. PERIPHERAL: Attend local job fairs, as approved; make presentations to local area school boards, as requested; work with local area high schools and ROPs to develop a pool of potential departmental students.

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications
CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook

Degrees/Experience: Incumbent must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher AND two (2) years of professional experience in the discipline AND any certificate or license required to do this work OR an Associate's degree AND six (6) years of professional experience in the discipline AND any certificate or license required to do this work OR the equivalent (areas included: Electronics, Mechatronics or related field).

Licenses/Certifications: Incumbent must possess and maintain (or be able to possess prior to appointment in this position) a valid California Class C or higher driver's, and must also complete subsequent to appointment to this position requirements for a Hazardous Materials Awareness Training Card as issued by the District pursuant to completing District-provided training mandated by Federal and/or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA/CalOSHA) "right to know" laws and regulations concerning handling of hazardous materials.

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:
ESSENTIAL: Electronic, computer, and Mechatronic principles; fundamental physics related to electronics technologies; mathematics as applied to electronics, mechanics, pneumatics and hydraulics technologies; basic circuit configurations; behavior of passive devices; behavior of active devices; integrated linear circuits; integrated digital circuits; microprocessors; microcontrollers, microcomputers, programmable logic controllers, and related programming; digital signal processing; acquisition and interface techniques; industrial control techniques; communication systems; electro-optic systems; robotics; circuit simulation; assembly techniques; fabrication techniques; trouble-shooting methodologies; testing and measurement; state regulations regarding handling and disposal of hazardous waste; shop safety principles; OSHA regulations; sources of continuous re-training to respond to changes in technology; safe lifting techniques.

Ability to:
ESSENTIAL: Teach in lecture mode; conduct classes in a laboratory environment; organize lectures and laboratory elements; develop procedures for laboratories and other student activities; select, use, and repair tools and equipment; organize and budget departmental activities; work with community members, organizations, and advisory committees; supervise staff, including student and/or other temporary help and/or volunteers; provide input for evaluation of performance of classified staff members; design and fabricate printed circuit boards; design and fabricate chassis; operate metal fabrication machine tools; read and understand technical manuals and schematics; use and teach computer hardware and related application programs; develop, implement, and evaluate project-based curriculum; coordinate construction of electronic projects; utilize safety procedures and techniques.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
ESSENTIAL: Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in a classroom/laboratory environment engaged in work of primarily a moderately active nature and do the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Almost constantly: Utilize vision (near and far, corrected 20/20 with color acuity) to see and use equipment and components, read printed and written materials and computer screens, work with microscopes and drive vehicles while engaged in official travel; stand upright and forward flexing, often for long periods of time, to deliver lectures and assist students in laboratories; lift (from overhead, waist and floor levels, max. 40 lbs.) and carry (max. 40 lbs.) to move equipment and training aids in and out of storage and between classrooms and laboratories; stoop, bend, squat, kneel, and climb ladders and step stools to reach storage and other areas above ground level to work in, under and around large pieces of electronic equipment; push and pull to utilize hand trucks, carts and vehicles to move equipment and supplies; operate specialized stationary and mobile mechatronic equipment.

Frequently: Utilize speech and hearing for ordinary and telephonic conversation and to respond to students' questions; utilize hearing to differentiate between normal and abnormal sounds related to mechatronic equipment to make diagnoses and repairs; utilize manual and finger dexterity and fine motor skills to use tools and equipment to manipulate minute electronic wiring and components and to demonstrate visual aids, wiring, and use of equipment; walk, to move about classroom, laboratory, and campus environs; reach (from overhead and low levels) to demonstrate principles and techniques in a laboratory setting and to pick up tools and equipment from floors and counters; work in areas subject to risk of exposure to dusts, mists, fumes, wet/damp surfaces, moderately high levels of noise, chemicals and caustics, electrical shock, and falling from heights above ground level while using ladders and/or step stools; wear personal protective equipment to protect face, eyes, hands, fingers, and body.

Occasionally: Work in areas subject to risk of exposure to allergenic plants/materials; wear personal protective equipment (including respirators or other breathing devices) to protect breathing passages, hearing and skin.

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.

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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=5876311&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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