WELCOME:

Solano Community College values the diversity of our community and is committed to honoring and empowering all of our students. We are seeking highly-motivated applicants who excel in their chosen fields and are committed to working with the students from our communities. We invite student-oriented applicants who provide culturally responsive teaching, use a strength-based approach centered on students and are committed to continuous improvement of instructional effectiveness.

Solano Community College District is a single college district that serves one of the most ethnically and racially diverse counties in California. Located on the ancestral lands of the Patwin people, Solano Community College’s Fairfield campus is in the heart of Suisun Valley midway between San Francisco and Sacramento. We also serve students at two centers in Vallejo and Vacaville, at Travis Air Force Base, and at three correctional facilities. Our many innovative programs are supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including a brand-new library and learning center.

Students who attend Solano Community College are dedicated, persistent, and remarkable individuals who deserve the best opportunities a community college can provide. Our students come from both urban and rural backgrounds, from the military, and other diverse backgrounds. We serve students who represent the following cultures Asian American (6%), Black/African American (13%), Filipino/a/x (10%), Hispanic/Latino/a/x (33%), Pacific Islanders (1%), and, White Non-Hispanic (24%). We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population and who have an unwavering commitment to equity, especially the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion.

Solano Community College is committed to applying promising practices in support of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA). We are cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, and students.

We invite you to join us on our journey to provide equitable and anti-racist education honoring and empowering the students of Solano Community College.

ABOUT THE DIVISION:

Under the supervision of the Dean of the School of Career and Technical Education at Solano Community College, the teaching faculty are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, and managing effective instructional activities. Additional duties include developing course curriculum, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. The selected candidate will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will participate with departmental colleagues to develop, revise, prepare, and teach classes in Computer Information Sciences with a specific focus on Computer Applications and end-user software that are applicable to business and CIS careers. The successful candidate will bring a strong applications-based background, including experience teaching or using productivity, business, and creative software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), Adobe Creative Cloud applications, and other commonly used workplace technologies.

The candidate will provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations; inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations; meet administrative timelines and submit completed and required documents and reports; and maintain required student attendance and scholastic records. Teaching assignments may include evening and weekend hours, and off-campus instruction in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and College and School policies.

Faculty will also be responsible for advising students and collaborating with industry partners to ensure relevancy of the curriculum and provide necessary training and education.

APPLICATION PROCESS DETAILS:

To be considered for this position, all complete applications and supporting materials must be received by the application deadline.
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.
Travel costs related to the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position.
Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the candidate has been completed.
Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.
Finalists will be invited to a second interview with the Superintendent/President.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide instruction in accordance with established program course outlines of record; inform/advise students about program requirements; evaluate and provide timely verbal and written assessments of student performance; prepare and grade assignments and examinations; meet administrative timelines and submit completed reports and required documents; and maintain required student attendance, scholastic records, and other related materials.
Develop, review, and maintain currency of curriculum for courses the individual teaches in collaboration with other instructors.
Work in collaboration with faculty colleagues in the CIS Department in coordinating curriculum and mentoring new faculty in these courses.
Participate in Program Review and curriculum and program development, revision, implementation, and evaluation.
Current knowledge of computer information systems applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), database and spreadsheet tools, presentation software, and commonly used productivity and collaboration platforms used in CIS and business contexts.
Participate in the development, assessment and evaluation of student learning outcomes (SLO) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLO).
Actively participate in department/school meetings and maintain regular office hours in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and College and School policies; participate in college governance and decision-making.
Use technology in the academic environment to enhance student learning.
Assist in recruiting students and promoting the CIS program through participation in college-sponsored events, student clubs, and educational and industry outreach.
Participate in college-wide committee work and collegial governance.
Maintain current knowledge and skills in the area of assignment.
Maintain effective communication with peers, staff, students, and administrators.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess: a commitment to encouragement of learning and an enthusiastic attitude toward student learning; sensitivity to students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds who may have wide ranges of abilities.

AND

Any Bachelor’s degree AND at least TWO years (minimum) of relevant work experience in the subject area of the courses.

Any Associates degree AND at least SIX years (minimum) of relevant work experience in the subject area of the courses.

OR the equivalent

If you do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly as stated above, you must request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of application. Equivalency is defined as possessing the general education for the degree and the major coursework for the degree. The equivalency request form can be downloaded here (Download PDF reader). All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate ability to utilize multiple teaching methods/strategies needed to address the diverse learning styles/need of students including integration of interactive technologies to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving strategies;
Possess a commitment to teaching and learning and provide a supportive learning environment to enhance student success and completion;
Demonstrate sensitivity to teach students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, including those with disabilities, who may have wide ranges of abilities;
Possess a willingness to take initiative in co-curricular activities, special events, and School projects;
Possess a willingness to participate in shared/participatory governance of the Division and the College;
Demonstrate an ability to self-evaluate and effect change for personal growth and improvement, as well as an ability to accept constructive feedback and effect change appropriately;
Participate in professional growth and development activities and lifelong learning.

WORK ENVIROMENT:

The recommended candidate(s) will work in a small office or larger room with multiple people, in a primarily sedentary nature, either sitting or standing. This role will require significant technology use, including long periods of looking at technology screens and entering information using a keyboard and/or mouse device. Interruptions are likely in large room settings and in small office settings. Frequent use of online meetings technology with webcam on, phone, and email will be required to communicate with all campus communities. The recommended candidate(s) must utilize vision (near) to write and to read printed materials and computer screens; utilize hearing for ordinary and telephonic conversation and to hear sound prompts from equipment; utilize manual and finger dexterity to type/keyboard and/or utilize mouse and otherwise operate a microcomputer and other office equipment.

Employer

Solano Community College

Address

4000 Suisun Valley Road

Fairfield, California, 94534-3197

Phone

707-864-7128

Website

http://www.solano.edu

Job Details

Computer Science Applications Instructor (FT)

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