Part-Time Writing Center Lab Faculty Specialist (Pool) Job at West Valley-Missio

Part-Time Writing Center Lab Faculty Specialist (Pool)

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Application Information

Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (4) District Equivalency Application, if applicable; and (5) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.

All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.

Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.

The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing or journalism; OR
• Master’s degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other master’s degree with emphasis in adult learning theory; OR
• The equivalent of the above.

AND

• Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Desired Qualifications

Not applicable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform direct instruction of students in the Writing Center.
• Maintain accurate class, department, and other records conforming to state requirements and stated district and college needs.
• Submit, when due, all necessary reports, such as attendance, grade reports, budget reports, rosters, class, and office schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of the semester work schedule for faculty and staff.
• Act as a facilitator relative to student, staff, administrative, and public concerns and inform the Dean of the nature, status, and action taken.
• Establish and maintain a close liaison with appropriate campus departments to keep abreast of the instructional and education needs, and coordinate the open lab program’s efforts to meet those needs.
• Assist the Dean in developing, maintaining, and coordinating the use of supplies inventories, equipment, site licenses, and software in computer labs and related classrooms; assist the Dean in diagnosing/identifying and repairing software and equipment malfunctions/problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned in consultation with the Dean.
• Post and maintain office hours each week.

Selection Process

• Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.
• Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
• Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year. Each year, part-time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re-submit application.
• Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
• The district reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
• Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
• Prior to employment, the selected candidate must submit official transcripts.
• The district does not provide visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Contact for reasonable accommodations and assistance:

Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741-2174 Fax: (408) 741-2564
Email: Jobs@wvm.edu

Posting Number: FY19/20-908POOL
Open Date: 05/28/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes