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Part-Time Instructor of Business Administration - POOL - School of Business and Computing - Modesto Junior College

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Application Close Date: Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Once your application is submitted to this system you will not be able to update your materials. To reactivate an application, contact the Recruitment Office, (209) 575-6900 or email at Recruitment@yosemite.edu.

Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking a part-time faculty member in the area of Business Administration. The ideal candidate will share MJC’s commitment to educating its racially and socio-economically diverse student population. MJC currently serves 23,485 students annually, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations, with the following breakdown: 53.0% Hispanic, 33.6% White, 5.5% Asian, 3.3% African-American/Black, 1.5% Filipino, 0.5% Native American, 1.1% Pacific Islander, 1.5% Multi-racial/Unknown (DataMart: https://datamart.cccco.edu/Students/Student_Headcount_Term_Annual.aspx)

MJC is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the college has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join the college already fully engaged in exploring new wrap around student support services and innovative pedagogical techniques to improve equity and overall student success.

The successful candidate will join Modesto Junior College to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the accelerated learning model and through implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

Part-Time pools remain open for up to twelve (12) months. Applications will be viewed by Departments throughout that time on an “as need” basis near and/or at the beginning of each semester.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Part-Time Instructor of Business Administration - POOL - School of Business and Computing - Modesto Junior College
Site: Modesto Junior College
Salary Range / Other
The Hourly Range: $63.20 to 101.05
Doctorate Range: $74.48 to 103.70
(2023-2024 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.
Benefits
Not Eligible for Benefits:
With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.
Position Summary Information

Scope of Assignment
Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking a part-time faculty member in the area of Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, and/or Marketing. The ideal candidate will share MJC’s commitment to educating its racially and socio-economically diverse student population.
Minimum 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. 

The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below:

Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.
Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS
  • Ability to create assignments and projects that stress innovation and foster critical thinking.
  • Enthusiasm for the subject matter and learning process.
  • Ability to apply effective instructional practices. 
  • Commitment to developing supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
  • Capable of instructing using teaching methods that accommodate various student-learning styles.
  • Participate in professional development and remain current in subject area. 
  • Willingness to work collaboratively with departmental faculty.
  • Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation professional organizations, and understanding of current workforce needs.  
Desirable Professional Characteristics
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education and/or experience in teaching Business coursesat the community college level.
  • At least three years of industry experience in the area of Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, and/or Marketing. 
  • Ability to relate academic content to real-world application of topics. 
  • Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
Example of Duties
GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Teaching lower division college courses in in the Area of Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, and/or Marketing. 
  • Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
  • Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
  • Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.
  • Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
  • Posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
  • Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.
  • Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity. 
  • Participating in professional development activities as required by the faculty contract. 
  • Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area. 
  • Implementing effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.
  • Maintaining appropriate 


PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS
  • Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
  • Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
  • Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
  • Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
  • Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.

Please note: The District does not integrate with the third party service of Interfolio; therefore, reference letters must be submitted along with the application documents required.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online application packets will be accepted including:
• YCCD Administrative online application
• Resume
• Personal letter of interest
• Unofficial Transcripts

Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

TRANSCRIPTS: At the time an offer of assignment is made, proper salary placement is contingent upon receipt of OFFICIAL (sealed) transcripts. Instructors with advanced degrees and coursework shall be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.

FOREIGN DEGREES: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association. A copy of the evaluation must be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

The District may hire more than one applicant from this applicant pool.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Yosemite Community College District
2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358
Licenses and Certificates
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 02/26/2024
Close Date 06/30/2025
Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you a U.S. Citizen?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * If you are not a U.S. citizen, are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.?
    • Yes
    • No
    • I am a U.S. citizen question does not apply
  3. * Describe any personal or professional experiences which have prepared you to teach in the unique environment of California Community College:

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Describe experiences, which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of two of the following: Curricula or services which stress innovation Accommodations of various student learning styles Activities which promote currency and professional growth in subject area. Effective participation in leadership and management

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * To avoid conflict of interest, Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) permits employment of near relatives only under certain conditions. Are any of your near relatives (son, daughter, spouse, mother, father, guardian, sister, brother, grandchild, foster child, foster parent, grandparent, father-in law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, step-parent, step-sibling, step-child, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew or any person living in the employee’s household) currently employed by YCCD? Response of YES or NO is required in the area provided. NOTE: If yes, it is required that you provide the person or persons name/s, their position title and the department they are employed.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Please tell us how you heard about this job announcement:
    • Job Fair
    • YCCD Recruitment Website
    • Website-Other
    • YCCD Email
    • Family/Friend
    • Newspaper
    • CCC Registry

Required Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcript 1 (Attach all college transcripts)
Optional Documents
  1. Other
  2. Equivalency
  3. List of Graduate Courses
  4. Letter of Reference 1
  5. Letter of Reference 2
  6. Letter of Reference 3
  7. Unofficial Transcript 2 (Attach all college transcripts)
  8. Unofficial Transcript 3 (Attach all college transcripts)