Older Adults Noncredit Health and Wellness Instructor Part-Time Faculty
Older Adults Noncredit Health and Wellness Instructor Part-Time Faculty
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Description
Irvine Valley College Emeritus Institute is currently searching for Line Dance and Fitness instructors.
Summary Description: Instruct inperson oncampus classes in Health and Fitness for older adults as assigned (lecture and/or laboratory).
Representative Duties and Responsibilities:
Instruct inperson classes as assigned. Participate in general faculty functions related to the educational program and inservice activities. Assignments may include day evening and/or weekend courses.
Course Description for HLTH 400A & HLTH 400B: This course addresses the physical and mental health of the older mature adult through the use of exercise and fitness activities aimed at maintaining an active independent lifestyle. Topics include the physical and cognitive benefits of exercise injury prevention and special considerations to approaching exercise safely for the older adult.
Temporary parttime faculty positions offer the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer general education career and technical education programs. These parttime positions are on an asneeded basis and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.
Performance Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of parttime faculty are to teach classes in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines. The faculty member will prepare and provide students with course outlines materials and lectures that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus; when requested help develop and measure learning outcomes as identified by the department; and assess student performance and maintain grade records.
Report assessment data on student learning outcomes administrative unit outcomes and/or student services outcomes.
Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning.
Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
Follow the regulations policies and procedures of the college and district as published.
Complete all program/college/district reporting deadlines on time.
Complete and submit required documents in a timely manner.
Make use of technology and learning materials that are current support the lesson and enable students to engage with the material.
Establish and maintain a framework for regular and sustained contact with/among students if teaching distance education courses.
Teach classes during the scheduled time and at the assigned location.
Meet workload obligations.
Maintain accurate records.
May participate in curriculum review and program development.
Assignments may include day evening weekend online and/or offcampus classes.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Must meet one 1 of the following qualifications under 1 through 3:
For a noncredit course intended for older adults either pattern 1 or pattern 2 following:
1 A bachelors degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught; and either (A) or (B) below:
(A) Thirty hours or two semester units of course work or class work in understanding the needs of the older adult taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor.
(B) One year of professional experience working with older adults.
2 An associate degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught; and two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; and sixty hours or four semester units of coursework or classwork in understanding the needs of the older adult taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This last requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor.
3 A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of 1 or 2 above. Applicants submitting an application on the basis of equivalency must thoroughly and completely answer all of the equivalency questions in addition to providing all other required materials.
4. Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within an educational environment.
Please attach all academic transcripts that reflect how you meet one 1 of the above qualifications.
If you are applying based on (d) above please thoroughly and completely answer all of the equivalency questions. Applications requiring but missing answers to the equivalency questions may not be considered.
If your degree is from a nonUnited States institution you will need to attach a foreign degree evaluation that was completed by a third party. Please visit www.naces/members for a list of parties that can complete this service for you. Applications requiring but missing an evaluated degree may be considered incomplete.
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The SOCCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if the SOCCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide mitigating evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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The SOCCCD is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all and ensures that students faculty staff and managers of all backgrounds feel welcome included supported and safe. Our culture of belonging openness and inclusion makes the SOCCCD a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds.
The SOCCCD is looking for equity and inclusionminded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join the SOCCCD you can expect to be part of an exciting thriving equityfocused and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students faculty staff managers and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at the SOCCCD you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with the SOCCCDs mission and goals for DEI and EEO.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
