Instructor in Architecture (Part-Time Pool)

About the position

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at Ventura College. While there is no current vacancy in this discipline, applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the current academic year (Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters) and may be considered if a vacancy opens within the academic year. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered. Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses.
• Assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills.
• Refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations.
• Provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration with discipline faculty.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments.
• Update syllabi and collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience OR any associate degree and six years of professional experience OR the equivalent OR possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.
• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.
• The professional experience must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.
• All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

Benefits

• Part-time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between $2,007 and $3,108 per semester per 10% load.
• Salaries are governed by the collective bargaining agreement between the Ventura County Federation of College Teachers, AFT, Local 1828, AFL-CIO and the Ventura County Community College District.