Associate Instructor (Horticulture)

JOB WHO WE ARE: Mt.
San Jacinto Community College District is committed to achieving parity in academic outcomes by removing institutional barriers and creating an inclusive and culturally affirming learning environment.
As outlined in the District's Student Equity Pledge, https://www.
msjc.
edu/equitypledge/documents/MSJC_Equity_Pledge.
pdf "our purpose is to celebrate diversity, instill hope, and empower our students to transform their lives and those around them by challenging our perceptions and biases through self-reflection and constant inquiry to identify and eliminate equity gaps".
We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences -- emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens, and socially responsible leaders.
When you join our team at Mt.
San Jacinto Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches educational justice as a means for economic and social transformation and mobility demanding the broad collaboration among faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners.
THE COLLEGE AND THE DISTRICT: Mt.
San Jacinto Community College enrolls approximately 27,000 students each academic year and has a highly diverse student population that reflects the communities it serves.
Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Mt.
San Jacinto Community College administers an array of student affinity programs specifically focused on supporting our diverse, multicultural, and multi-racial communities.
Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Mt.
San Jacinto College's Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research website.
WHO WE WANT: We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations.
Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community.
The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.
The Mt.
San Jacinto Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.
ABOUT ASSOCIATE FACULTY: We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Instructor (Horticulture).
Mt.
San Jacinto Community College District accepts Associate Faculty (Part-time) Faculty applications on an on-going basis for all disciplines.
Applications which meet the required minimum qualifications are kept on file in an electronic format for six (6) months from the date the District verifies the applicant's qualifications.
Various deans and/or department chairs will have access to these applications and as needs arise throughout the District they will contact those applicants they are interested in interviewing for positions they anticipate will become available.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
Provide instruction that includes lecture and/or laboratory classes in Assigned Course in accordance with established Mt.
San Jacinto Community College District approved curriculum and course outlinesInform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance and participation requirements in a course syllabusEffectively teach and communicate with students of diverse backgroundsAdvise students on academic and career mattersMaintain necessary attendance, scholastic and student records, and submit them according to published guidelinesPrepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to course syllabusMaintain currency in fieldDevelop, maintain and evaluate curriculumDevelop, maintain and review course specific and program level student learning outcomesPromote student success through the scholarship of teaching and learning SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Mission: "Mt.
San Jacinto College offers quality, accessible, equitable and innovative educational programs and services to students aspiring to achieve their academic, career and personal development goals.
We provide students a safe environment in which to pursue basic skills, career and general education pathways.
Our programs lead to transfer, associate degrees and certificates, which meet workforce development needs in our diverse communities.
Our commitment to learning and achievement empowers students to enrich our communities and participate meaningfully in today's complex world.
" Vision: Transforming Learners.
Transforming Communities.
Transforming Lives.
Values Statement: We are students, employees and a community.
We believe that the act of teaching and learning is vital to a thriving community that enriches and, at times, saves lives.
We commit to opportunities that inspire the following values in ourselves: Excellence: We challenge students by setting high standards for learning and critical thinking, which we model with action.
Collaboration: We believe the best results are achieved through communication and participation among students, employees, industry and the community we serve.
Relationship: We nurture a community built on positive interactions and a genuine concern for the welfare of others.
Innovation: We cultivate a creative environment that promotes the development of new ideas for continuous quality improvement.
Relevance: We create educational experiences that have meaningful applications in a local and global context, today and tomorrow.
Access: We ensure equitable rights of all students by removing barriers to a quality education and promoting a network of support that improves learning opportunities.
Leadership: We empower people throughout the community to support and facilitate positive change.
Diversity: We respect and embrace the power of sharing our differences in thought, opinion, culture and background to optimize our collective strength.
Integrity: We believe in being true to our core values by consistently demonstrating our character and an institutional commitment to do the right thing.
THE COMMUNITYThe area provides a diverse geography that includes recreational lakes, mountains, desert and wide-open spaces.
MSJC is located about 100 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 50 miles west of Palm Springs.
There is freeway access to ocean beaches, skiing and cultural offerings in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County.
Weekend recreational opportunities are a few hours away in Las Vegas, Arizona and nearby mountain resorts.
Local theater productions and art galleries provide year-round entertainment, including the famous Ramona Festival and Pageant.
GENERALApplicants who need assistance in the application and/or hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department as soon as possible.
The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
The Board assures that all employees and applicants for employment will be provided equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
Equal Opportunity EmployerEmployer Website: www.
msjc.
eduTRAVEL EXPENSES ARE NOT COVERED BY THE DISTRICT In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to (951) 487-3161.
For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.
E-VERIFY DISCLOSUREMSJC will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Please access the links from the drop down menu at the top left of the job board web page for further details regarding the E-Verify program.