Mendocino College Hiring for Instructor – Business at Ukiah, CA Full Time

Salary: $69,512.00 – $99,727.00 Annually

Location: Ukiah, CA

Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Job Number: 2023-FTFAC-BUS.2

Department: Career and Technical
Education

Opening Date: 09/29/2023

Closing Date: 10/29/2023 11:59 PM
Pacific

DESCRIPTION

Mendocino College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track instructor to join our friendly,
dynamic and student- centered business department. This academic position will provide instruction for students in business transfer,
associate and certificate programs. With primary emphasis on high quality undergraduate education, courses offered include introduction
to business, marketing, accounting, business law, economics, business math, entrepreneurship, human resources, and customer
service. In addition to teaching on the main campus in Ukiah, business courses are offered online, hybrid, as well as in-person at our
Centers throughout the Mendocino-Lake Community College District (MLCCD). 

Please review our District Mission, Goals, and Values
at the following website: MLCCD – Mission, Vision,
Goals  

This is a full-time, tenure-track position, mid-year hire, offering a 10-month contract (August-May). This
position has a start date of January 19, 2024. The annual teaching load is 510 lecture hours, 680 lab hours, or a combination of the
two. The annual work year includes 164 instructional days and eleven professional development/flex days. This assignment may include
day, evening, and weekend classes, as well as travel to, and instruction at off-campus centers.

Interviews for selected
applicants are scheduled for November 14, 2023 and second level interviews are scheduled for November 27, 2023. 

We
recommend downloading this job announcement as you prepare your application materials for submission .  Incomplete applications will
not be forwarded to the screening committee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

Through the online portal,
submit the following documents: 

• Completed online application;
• Cover Letter that succinctly addresses how your
  experience and professional qualifications prepare you for this position, including laboratory or field experience courses;
• Resume/CV including education, experience, professional organizations, and accomplishments; Photocopies of all transcripts; a foreign
  transcript evaluation must be attached if applicable. Official copies of transcripts are required upon employment;
• Three (3)
  professional or academic references who can speak to your qualifications for the position and their contact information (personal references
  will not be accepted);
• A written response to the following three (3) topics (up to two pages total):

1. What
   attracts you to a career teaching business at Mendocino College?
2. Describe two ways you engage students from diverse backgrounds to
   create and sustain student-centered learning.
3. In a clear and concise manner, describe your business teaching philosophy.

If meeting the state mandated minimum qualifications based on equivalency, complete the MLCCD equivalency application and include
all supporting documents. Applications found at:  MLCCD – Equivalency Form and Instructions. 

Mendocino College welcomes applications from all
qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and
ethnic backgrounds of our community college students.

SALARY AND COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS 

Compensation is dependent on education and experience.

Annual salary offered at $69,512 – $99,727.
Step seven (7) is the maximum step placement based on year for year teaching experience or two years of FTE work experience in the field per
step. 

Please see the current salary schedule at: MLCCD – Salary
Schedule 

Benefits: With NO monthly premium contribution from the faculty member, we offer a comprehensive benefits package
that includes family medical, dental, vision, EAP benefits and employee life insurance. Additional voluntary life insurance is available for
employee purchase. Benefits are effective the first of the month following hire
date. 

Paid Time Off: The successful candidate will earn ten (10) days of
 sick leave per year. 

Retirement: This position is eligible for CalSTRS Retirement. Additional, voluntary
403{b)programs are available.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The successful candidate will support success by
providing instructional support and institutional collaboration. This includes the following duties and/or
assignments. 

Teaching: 

• Instructs primarily foundation curriculum in the
  disciplines of business, marketing, accounting, business math, human resources, and entrepreneurship.
• Teaches business curriculum following approved course outlines.
• Teaches all scheduled days and times, arriving prepared in a timely manner.
• Teaches online, hybrid, and in-person courses at the main campus and Center locations. Prepares, distributes, and follows a course
  syllabus.
• Prepares student-centered instruction with opportunities for instructor-student feedback, including group activities,
  discussions, and assignments.
• Evaluates student performance with multiple assessments, which may include quizzes, exams, or other
  assignments appropriate to the course outline;
• Supports student success by posting and maintaining weekly student contact hours.
  Maintains discipline expertise and develops teaching practices.
• Prepares and submits attendance, and grading reports in a timely manner.
• Supports student success by providing opportunities for student interaction and promoting student activities and campus life.

Department: 

• Collegially participates in the development, review, and modification of all
  business curriculum. 
• Collegially participates in business advisory committee and departmental meetings.
• Engages in the annual program review process.
• Assesses course and program student learning outcomes.
• Evaluates full-time and part-time faculty in the business or related disciplines.
• Assists Deans in scheduling of classes, recruiting, hiring, and assigning part-time faculty in the business discipline.
• Supervises any student workers in the discipline.

Institution:

• Attends all in-service
  days, commencement ceremonies, and assigned committee meetings. 
• Completes approved professional development “flex
  hours.”
• Supports academic and career pathways with institutional articulation and curriculum development. 
• Maintains records and participates in the budget process for acquisition, use and disposal of department resources.
• Collegially participates in the processes of shared governance.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Office
and classroom settings. This assignment may include day, evening, and weekend classes, online instruction, as well as travel to, and
instruction at, off-campus centers. Physical demands include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and occasional light lifting (up to 15
lbs).

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet Human Resources guidelines for
qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check and completion of TB test.

Sensitivity to and
understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and
faculty.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS  

Master’s in business, business management, business administration,
accountancy, finance, marketing or business education

OR  

Bachelor’s in any of the above
 

AND  

Master’s in economics, personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor
Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)

OR  

Bachelor’s in economics with a business emphasis
 

AND  

Master’s in personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree
(J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)

OR the equivalent: If meeting the state-mandated minimum qualifications based
on equivalency, the link below will take you to Mendocino College’s equivalency policy and form that must be filled out and submitted with
your application packet.

MLCCD – Equivalency Form and Instructions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference
  given to individuals who have teaching and/or work experience in business, marketing, management, entrepreneurship and/or customer
  service.

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Subject matter in a range of business transfer, career, and
  small business curriculum; effective teaching practices for in-person, online, and hybrid courses. 

• Socioeconomic challenges and demographics of community college students. 
• Mendocino College Mission, Vision, and Values.
   
• California Community College Mission.

ABILITY TO: 

• Effectively instruct
  assigned courses in-person, online, and in hybrid methods, during days and evenings to meet the business education needs of our community
  and articulated institutions.
• Develop business curriculum, including student-centered lectures with universally accessible
  instruction materials.
• Assess student learning, providing feedback in a supportive and timely manner. Professionally
  interpret feedback and respond to communications from students, faculty, and administrators in a timely and collegial manner.
• Assess the quality and effectiveness of business discipline instruction, providing both quantitative and qualitative feedback in a
  supportive and timely manner. course schedules mindful of limited resources, enrollment demand, career pathway and program completion.
• Stay current in discipline expertise and teaching methods through continued professional development.
• Work in a dynamic and
  student-centered environment connecting with learners.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT
NOTES REGARDING APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date
indicated above  

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee
 

Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be reviewed  

Remove
personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application
materials.  

Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant  

Incomplete
application packets will not be accepted  Interviews are by invitation only  

The college does not reimburse applicants
for related travel expenses 

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A search committee will review and invite applicants
for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may
be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and by
accessing your application profile. 

CONDITIONS
OF EMPLOYMENT(Prior to beginning employment)

• In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of
  eligibility to work in the United States.
• Must be fingerprinted through DOJ and FBI and have background clearance; and&nbs
  p;Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).
• Within 6 months
  of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Sexual Harassment Prevention.

COMMITMENT TO
DIVERSITY

The Mendocino-Lake Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and
staff members who are dedicated to student success and to recruiting and hiring persons from diverse backgrounds. Diversity in the academic
environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students
including first generation students, underrepresented students, and students of color. The District strives to employ and retain faculty,
staff and administrative personnel who promote a positive learning environment and are well prepared to serve our increasingly diverse
student population.

Mendocino College takes active steps to ensure equal employment opportunity and to create a diverse work and
academic environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all.

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

EEO STATEMENT

Mendocino College is an equal opportunity employer and actively
seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. Mendocino College
does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital
status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, genetic conditions, pregnancy (including pregnancy,
childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), military or veteran status. Mendocino College also
prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and
stalking.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable
accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources no later than 72 hours prior to the closing date. Human
Resources can be contacted at (707) 468-3065 or via email at [email protected].

ABOUT OUR COLLEGE

Established in 1973,
Mendocino College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is a vibrant and inclusive academic community, rich in culture, creativity, diversity,
and technology. A fully accredited two- year community college, the District serves more than 6,500 students across four locations in the
greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties. Complete with a friendly small-campus academic setting and a respectfully collaborative work
environment, Mendocino College prepares students for a future of innovation and success.

The beautifully landscaped main campus is
located in Ukiah, California. With views of oak- covered hills, sprawling vineyards, and distant mountains, the 127-acre campus is equipped
with a state-of-the-art Library/Learning Center, high-tech Nursing Facility, and Student Center. The college operates three fully equipped
centers in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, and Willits, conveniently providing our valued students with quality instruction, academic support and
administrative services in neighboring communities.

With a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instruction, Mendocino College
provides a wide variety of degree, certificate, transfer, occupational, and basic skills programs. Mendocino College students learn in a
nurturing and supportive environment enhanced by small-sized classes, personalized academic advising, and several hundred dedicated faculty
and staff.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES

Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of California’s
most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties attract many
visitors.  Agriculture, timber, and tourism industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing. Mendocino and
Lake Counties have a long and colorful history as a premium grape-growing region within the state’s famous North Coast wine country. A
relaxed and friendly lifestyle is characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing, swimming, fishing,
boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf.

Check out the local visitor guides to find out more: https://www.visitmendocino.com/ & https://www.lakecounty.com/