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Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Environmental Studies Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Environmental Studies Instructor 

Instructions for applying:    
To apply for this position, submit all required application materials (listed below) to http://www.fhdajobs.net.

APPLICATION PACKET:
1. A District application to be completed at http://www.fhdajobs.net *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. A cover letter, not to exceed two pages, detailing how your qualifications, skills and abilities meet the duties and responsibilities stated in this announcement and which identifies your two instructional topic areas.
3. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.
4. All college transcripts scanned in Word or PDF version. We do
not accept JPEG or other file formats. Transcripts are required for Foothill De Anza CCD employees and external candidates.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application materials.

Application materials not required for this position will not be accepted. 

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Job # 11-002 

Duties and Responsibilities    
*This position will become Open Until Filled after the initial Closing Date. Any complete applications received while the position is Open Until Filled will be reviewed by the hiring committee only upon committee request.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for a faculty position of Environmental Studies Instructor, De Anza College.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:
Under the direction of the Division Dean, instruct community college environmental studies/sciences courses to a diverse student population. The instructor will be expected to teach in two or more topic areas. Course topic areas are typical of lower division undergraduate work in environmental studies/sciences. Environmental studies/sciences subjects include introductory courses, energy management technology (including energy management systems and controls, building management systems, HVAC, lighting, electric power systems, the building envelope, sustainable building practices and renewable energy) and career technical program internships in the energy management field. Implement and evaluate curricula which should include integration of computers for instructional purposes in both the laboratory and lecture where appropriate.

Standard duties expected of all faculty include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor. Instructors also have the opportunity to serve on District and college committees and participate in campus extra-curricular activities.

Secondary duties include activities such as student recruitment and advising; acting as liaison between the college and professional
and/or educational organizations, government agencies, and business and community advisory groups; and overseeing energy management student interns in field clinicals. 

Qualifications      

Conditions    
HIRING RANGE: $52,640-$86,454 annually plus benefits; actual placement is non-negotiable and is based on applicant's verified education and experience.

Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long-term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. Faculty are also eligible for paid sabbatical leaves and stipends for educational and professional development.

For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, Tenure-track position, 10 months per year.

STARTING DATE: Fall 2010

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

For more information about our application process contact:
Employment Services
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, California 94022
(650) 949-6217
Email: employment@fhda.edu
http://www.fhda.edu


*This position will become Open Until Filled after the initial Closing Date. Any complete applications received while the position is Open Until Filled will be reviewed by the hiring committee only upon committee request. 
   
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Any bachelor's degree and two years of experience, or any associate degree and six years of experience OR the equivalent.
3. Dual teaching abilities are required. Instructors would be expected to teach entry-level environmental studies/sciences courses and technical courses in energy management technology.
4. Ability to use techniques and equipment required in teaching subject areas in lecture and the laboratory or field settings. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master's in Energy Management Technology, Renewable Energy or related energy field or Bachelor's in energy management technology, renewable energy or related energy field with two years of experience.
2. Recent teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level in energy management and related lecture and lab courses.
3. Evidence of developing innovative environmental studies/sciences curricula including energy management technology.
4. Teaching pedagogy adaptable to a variety of learning styles including an emphasis on interactive multimedia, Internet resources, and hands-on lab experiences in the energy field. 

Campus    
De Anza 

Terms    
10 Month 

Department
Biology/Health Sciences
 
Salary
$52,640-$86,454

Job Close Date    
07-30-2010

Union Type:    
Faculty Association 

Schedule    
Full Time

Regular
Tenure-Track 

Ability to    
In addition, successful candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:
1. Teach and communicate effectively with students.
2. Work closely and cooperatively with faculty and support staff.
3. Ability to communicate articulately and effectively with individuals differing in age, gender, ethnicity, educational, and economic background.
4. Ability to encourage students to engage in their own learning and motivate them to develop critical thinking skills.
5. Flexibility. Ability to change systems of teaching delivery to meet differing student needs and able to adapt to change easily.  

To apply, please visit: http://apptrkr.com/151166

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