Advanced Manufacturing (Adjunct/Part-Time)

In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the onlineHelp Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 (e.g., Extended Opportunity Programs and Services [EOPS], the Learning Skills Center, Tutoring Center, Writing Center, etc.) for specialized testing and tutoring. Lecture Preparation/Instruction ESSENTIAL: 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; 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; review and select learning resources such as textbooks, internet sites, and periodicals determined to be the most useful, appropriate and equity-minded; review and evaluate new instructional material for content, readability, cost effectiveness, and equity-mindedness; read literature (books, newspapers, periodicals, and other print and non-print materials) to stay current in the field of Advanced Manufacturing; read literature (books, newspapers, periodicals, and other print and non-print materials) and attend trainings (if funding permits) on culturally-responsive pedagogy. PERIPHERAL: Complete instructional materials order forms; review study guides and other supplemental materials for classroom use; maintain appropriate reference materials; develop assignments related to current reference materials in learning resource center; arrange and schedule guest lecturers (ensuring to the best extent possible that guest lecturers present with an equity lens). Laboratory Preparation/Supervision ESSENTIAL: Prepare laboratory instruction for students; monitor student use of machinery, research technological data to include in labs; develop quizzes and tests; develop syllabi of lecture materials; develop student‑assigned projects and sequencing of the work involved, prepare lesson plans for use in labs; coordinate lectures with laboratory assignments; prepare multimedia demonstrations to enhance instructional delivery; prepare handouts and other supplementary course materials; test and evaluate student performance. PERIPHERAL: Review study guides and other supplementary course materials. Curriculum Development ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum to meet student interests and needs; work with local businesses and advisory committees to meet employment needs; coordinate with regular and part time faculty members to enhance consistency of courses; evaluate and/or revise courses to meet changing needs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies. Shared Governance Activities ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in District, division, and department meetings; participate in Advisory Committee meetings, attend Board of Trustees and/or Strategic Council meetings, as necessary; represent department and/or division by serving on District‑wide committees; serve on employee selection committees, as requested; serve on faculty peer evaluation committees, as requested. PERIPHERAL: Read minutes of shared governance bodies, Board of Trustees reports, and other written material to maintain knowledge of District activities; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Academic Senate and/or other shared governance bodies. Student Services ESSENTIAL: Post and hold regular office hours; acknowledge of diversity of student population and plan accordingly to include all students; provide students with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship; participate in commencement and other student award ceremonies; provide students with letters of reference, as requested. PERIPHERAL: Promote articulation with feeder high schools and with transfer universities; encourage and assist students with internships and scholarship applications; invite guest speakers to share their on‑the‑job experiences; arrange field trips to enhance students' knowledge of job opportunities. Special Programs ESSENTIAL: Participate in special programs related to enhancement of instruction (e.g.,Career fairs, Student Services outreach activities, etc). CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook Incumbent must possess a Bachelor’s degree Incumbent must possess a Bachelor’s degree AND two (2) years of occupational experience in the discipline AND any certificate or license required to do this work OR an Associate’s Degree AND six (6) years of occupational experience in the discipline AND any certificate or license required to do this work OR the equivalent This position is a part‑time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part‑Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement) 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 with conferred degree and date 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 coursework 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 coursework 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

WHY SIERRA?

One of Aspen Institute’s Top150 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) 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 30,000 students throughout the region in both on‑ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at two centers located in Grass Valley and Tahoe/Truckee. 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 30,000 students per term, where approximately: 21.8% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3.2% are African‑American/Black, 2.4% are Filipino, 7.8% are Asian, 0.5% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 7.8% are Multiethnic and 53.8% 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 $83.45 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$62.59 per hour (Lab/Counselor/Library/Tutor Coordinator Rate) to $106.66 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$80.00 per hour (Lab/Counselor/Library/Tutor Coordinator Rate) at the time of employment. The current highest salary attainable after employment is $139.82 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$104.87 per hour (Lab/Counselor/Library/Tutor Coordinator Rate). Employees also will be members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Sick leave, and other leaves are available according to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the onlineHelp Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position: Employment Application Resume or Curriculum Vitae Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted) 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. 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.

EEO/TITLE IXEMPLOYER

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io Spanish View phone number on click.appcast.io Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English View phone number on click.appcast.io Spanish View phone number on click.appcast.io From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Sierra College