Posting Number AA2015-0264
Title Reading and Writing Center Faculty/Coordinator (Categorically Funded)
Campus Location Reedley College
Start Date 01/07/2016
Essential Functions of Position
Under the direction of the Dean of Instruction, duties include recruiting, hiring, training, and monitoring tutors and embedded tutors; teaching tutor training and tutor practicum classes; overseeing effective collaborative reading and writing group tutoring, maintaining effective strategies for walk-in and on-line delivery; upholding academic reading strategies; working closely with all faculty from the Math Center, Tutorial Center and the Madera Extended Learning Center (ELC) and Oakhurst site. Assuring the center meets the writing and reading needs of students; working closely with faculty across the curriculum; coordinating activities to promote and publicize the services provided by the reading and writing center; supporting tutors as they participate inNCWCA or related conferences; developing budget recommendations; maintaining records; conducting studies regarding the reading and writing center; completing program review reports and SLO assessments; participating in academic committee work; and otherwise fulfilling the duties and responsibilities required of the instructional staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Include an earned 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
Include an earned master’s degree in education with a specialization in reading or teaching reading; OR bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline and 12 semester units of course work in teaching reading and master’s degree in English, literature, linguistics, applied linguistics, composition, comparative literature, TESL, or psychology;
OR a valid California Community College Credential;
OR the equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency);
AND demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
(NOTE: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match EXACTLY as stated above, you MUST petition for equivalency. For example: If your qualifying degree is in creative writing and you DO NOT have a bachelor’s in English you will need to petition for equivalency.)
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in coordinating and developing, planning, and monitoring all aspects of a large reading and writing center program; recruiting, training, and evaluating tutors; coordinating personnel; maintaining records and preparing reports; reviewing, evaluating, and assisting in the selection of materials used in tutoring and supplemental learning; knowledge of current reading and writing center methodology; knowledge of reading and writing center theory and experience in tutoring and supervising tutors in a Writing/Reading Center environment, having background in collaborative (group), one-on-one (walk-in), and online tutoring; knowledge of recent assessment methods; teaching experience; experience in the use of technology in an educational environment; ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and faculty; knowledge of the mission of the community college; and demonstrated experience working with a broad and diverse student population.
Conditions of Employment 177-181 duty days
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary is $54,029 – $83,180 based on education and experience. A doctoral stipend of $2,021 is available. In addition, the district offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance for employees. Employees are also members of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Selection Procedure
Applications will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents, a selection committee will determine the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications. They will be invited to interview.
The selection committee will rate responses to the interview questions, teaching demonstration and writing prompt (if applicable). Based on this rating, a small number of applicants will be selected as the “recommended candidates”. These candidates will be forwarded to the Vice President of Instruction and College President for final interviews. A hiring recommendation will be made by the College President and forwarded to the Board of Trustees of State Center Community College District for final approval.
State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process. We endeavor to be a service-minded organization and respond to the needs of our applicants.
For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office, 1525 E. Weldon Avenue, Fresno, California, 93704, (559) 226-0720, fax (559) 499-6007. For information on Reedley College or State Center Community College District, visit our website at www.scccd.edu. Please refer to Position No. 3627.
Submission of application and related materials is the applicant’s responsibility and must be submitted through the district’s online applicant portal. The District reserves the right to re-advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is deemed that the applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available. All application materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for disqualification or discharge from employment.
Additional Information
This is a categorically funded position with an opportunity for institutionalization.
Open Date 11/11/2015
Close Date 12/11/2015
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link https://scccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/996<
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
1. * At the time of application, are your qualifications/degree(s) EXACTLY as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job announcement?
* Yes
* No
2. * If no, would you like to petition for equivalency based on your education and/or experience including knowledge and skills gained from informal activities? NOTE: If your qualifications do not exactly match the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement and you fail to petition for equivalency, your application may be considered incomplete.
* Yes
* No
3. If yes, please describe your exceptional experiences, backgrounds or degrees which would be equivalent to the stated degree(s) or experience requirements.. (Open Ended Question)
4. * Do you possess degree(s) earned from an institution outside of the United States? NOTE: If yes, you will be required to upload an evaluation service assessment (foreign transcript evaluation). A list of some available assessment agencies can be found at www.ed.gov under the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials section. Please upload this assessment in the Optional Documents section. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application
* Yes
* No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted – must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
2. Letter of Recommendation 1 (dated no later than 3 years from the filing deadline – MUST BE UPLOADED BY APPLICANT)
3. Letter of Recommendation 2 (dated no later than 3 years from the filing deadline – MUST BE UPLOADED BY APPLICANT)
4. Letter of Recommendation 3 (dated no later than 3 years from the filing deadline – MUST BE UPLOADED BY APPLICANT)
5. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
6. Letter of Application
Optional Documents
1. Certificates
2. List of Professional References
3. Evaluation Service Assessment
4. Additional Documents