Job Description

Title

Physical Education Instructor (Part-Time) Oakhurst Community College Center

Campus Location

Madera Community College Center at Oakhurst

Essential Functions of Position

The ideal candidate will share the Oakhurst Community College Center’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of Fall 2017, we currently enroll over 1,000 students of which 39% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 5% are Asian, 3% are Black/African American, 43% are White, 2% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 5% are multiracial. OCCC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

Providing instruction in Physical Education in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Physical Education;
  
• Teaching a variety of courses which may include aerobics, badminton, basketball, fitness & health, golf, martial arts, racquet ball, tennis, volleyball, weight training, fitness walking, floor exercises, introduction to physical education and yoga;
  
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
  
• Communicating effectively with students;
  
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
  
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
  
• Providing course syllabi to students;
  
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
  
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; and
  
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education;
  
  OR
  
  
• Bachelor’s in any of the above AND master’s in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy;
  
  OR
  
  
• A valid California Community College Credential;
  
  OR
  
  
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level;
  
• Teaching experience in the breadth of courses taught and the use of a variety of pedagogies;
  
• Demonstrated teaching ability;
  
• Related work and professional experience;
  
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
  
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
  
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
  
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
  
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
  
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
  
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
  
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
  
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture, $38.67 – $52.55 for lab, and $38.30 – $52.05 for non-instructional. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.

Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position(s) is/are filled. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application.

Additional Information

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Additional Information about the Position

MCCC College Planning Site

Open Date

07/10/2018

Open Until Filled

Yes

Quick Link

https://scccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/2262

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