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Business Instructor (On-Campus and Dual Enrollment) (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

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San Mateo County Community College District

Location: San Mateo, California
Category: Faculty-Business-Other Business
Date Posted: September 25, 2024

Job Description

Posting Number

2014394F

Position Title

Business Instructor (On-Campus and Dual Enrollment) (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

Location

College of San Mateo

Department

Business / Technology CSM (DEPT)

Position Number

4F0224

Percentage of Full Time

The work year is 175 days (10 months of service).

FLSA

Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Months per Year

10

Salary Range

Depending on educational credentials, placement can range from $86,304 to $121,488 per year.

Position Type

Faculty Positions

Who We Are

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The Districts “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning — 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 San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice. We achieve this through broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District

College of San Mateo (CSM) is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is a Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution. The college enrolls approximately 15,000 students each academic year. CSM has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on College of San Mateos Office of Planning, Research, Innovation, & Effectiveness (PRIE) website.

Who We Want

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds We prioritize applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits that diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners in strengthening the culture of equity and antiracism throughout the District. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals.

An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;

(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;

(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;

(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and

(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.

The San Mateo County 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. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate for the students whom we serve.

The Position

College of San Mateo has an outstanding business and management program that offers many pathways to academic and career success. Our specialties include business administration, business analytics, international business, leadership, general and human resources management, and entrepreneurship. We offer an array of associate degrees (ADT & AS) and multiple certificate options within our discipline offerings. The business department cooperates with the Business Club and other campus organizations to host competitions and academic co-curricular events.

The College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Business. The ideal candidate will share the Colleges commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

Start date of this assignment: Spring 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s)of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Teach all courses in the Business and Management curricula, including but not limited to Introduction to Business, Business Law, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, and Business Statistics face-to-face (including evenings), hybrid (online & classroom), and fully online modalities
Support and teach a partial load within the Colleges dual enrollment program representing the Business department in meetings and assigned instructional course sections
Assist in curriculum assessment, revision, and new course development, including student learning outcomes, and distance learning
Collaborate with other instructors to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success. Perform program reviews and other program reporting
Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment and technology, and distance education that will enhance the offerings of the departments. Perform resource requests and other program resource reports
Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies, technologies, and curricula and develop new instructional materials and techniques to meet the changing needs of students
Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours
Serve as a member of division and college committees
Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs in a timely manner
The college offers day, evening, and online classes, and faculty will be required to teach courses as assigned, which may include dual enrollment, daytime, evening, hybrid, and online sections

Minimum Qualifications

Masters or above in business, business management, business administration, accountancy, finance, marketing or business education OR Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters or above in economics, personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR Bachelors in economics with a business emphasis AND Masters or above in personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR the equivalent (see below)
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom

Equivalence to Minimum Qualifications

For persons applying for this position based on Equivalence, please answer the supplemental question on the online application by choosing one of the following:

Degree Equivalence
The applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different.

Academic Background Equivalence
Related to disciplines in which a Masters Degree is not generally expected or available. The applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units of coursework in the academic field and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:

i) a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelors or Associates Degree, and

ii) a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by course work required for the degree major.

Professional Achievement Equivalence
The applicant must have completed the General Education requirements for that degree and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that his/her preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Subject matter preparation:
Preference will be given to candidates who:

Have recent successful experience teaching college-level courses, such as Introduction to Business, Business Law, Business Statistics, International Business, Business Analytics, Business Information Systems, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Finance, Business Communication, Management, and Marketing
Are well qualified to teach all courses in the CSM college catalog in the Business and Management programs
Have experience in teaching lower-division transfer courses in business within the last five years
Possess professional work experience in the field of business, including demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication

Evidence of outstanding ability as a teacher:
Appropriate evidence includes, but is not limited to, experience, training, or achievement that the candidate has:

A commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in business and in collaborating with industry and/or professional organizations on curriculum and partnership development
The ability to continuously evaluate and improve teaching methods
The ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students abilities and learning styles
The ability to use teaching methods that engage students actively in their learning, promote the development of critical thinking skills, and encourage them to become lifelong learners
The ability to use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity
The ability to motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
The ability to develop student learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing students achievement of those outcomes
The enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college
A familiarity with and willingness to expand the use of innovative and current technology in business education, including online instruction
A commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the community college.

Evidence of effectiveness as a colleague:

The ability, initiative, and commitment to work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the spirit of collegiality and innovation to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success
Commitment to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom through enthusiastic contributions to department, division, and college activities

Preferred Qualifications

Industry experience in the field of Business and Management
Experience teaching in Dual Enrollment programs within a community college or other post-secondary institution
Up-to-date on current scholarship and research within Business Education
Familiarity with innovative teaching methodologies and technology
Prior curriculum design experience and knowledge of CurriCUnet curriculum software
Participation and experience with college/university committees, college-wide initiatives, and faculty professional development
Demonstrated experience with culturally responsive pedagogy within Business Education
Prior experience mentoring and advising students
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment
Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving designations for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices

Faculty Benefits

Benefits include a choice of medical plans, dental coverage, vision care, sick leave, salary continuance insurance, and an optional tax-deferred flexible benefit plan. Coverage is offered for employees and all eligible dependents. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California (no contributions to Social Security). Employees may also be eligible for various first-time homebuyer programs.

Open Date

09/25/2024

First Review Date

10/30/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Required Application Materials
All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position)

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience

3. Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (copies accepted)

Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts may be submitted with the application; official copies will be required at the time of hire.

4. Your cover letter must include a discussion of one or more of the following questions:

How would you characterize your understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities related to diversity and equity within the California Community College system, particularly in the field of Business Education?
Provide examples of how you have actively contributed to student success initiatives, especially those designed to address disparities in outcomes for underrepresented student populations within the Business discipline.
How do you envision incorporating inclusive practices and policies into your role as a Business faculty member to ensure that all students, regardless of background, feel supported and have equal opportunities for success?
What strategies will you implement to uphold academic rigor in the delivery of Business courses within the dual enrollment program?

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact:

SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555 Fax (650) 574-6574
Email: smccdjobs@smccd.edu
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/

Conditions of Employment

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs in order for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

2. Submit verifications of prior employment

3. Satisfactory references

4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees

7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.

8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

EEO Statement

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Accommodations

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College Districts (SMCCCD) 2022 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. Our 2022 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The 2022 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2022 Annual Security Report is now available. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures and resources.

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