Definition:

Mission College is seeking a part-time Lab Faculty Specialist in the Academic Support Center (ASC). The successful candidate(s) will be skilled at developing rapport and building productive relationships with students and campus colleagues for the primary purpose of connecting them with ASC programs and services. This person must be an innovative thinker who is self-directed and a creative team player who can develop and implement services that contribute to student success and persistence.

The Academic Support Center strives to offer high-quality services in a variety of formats to meet the individual needs of students. We provide both in-person and online tutoring, available through drop-in sessions and by appointment, across a wide range of disciplines. Additionally, we assist students in developing effective study strategies. Within the classroom, the ASC’s Embedded Tutoring program offers students extra individualized attention and support during class activities, fostering increased participation and engagement. Furthermore, the ASC Tutoring Program has been recognized with a Level II International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).

Assignment:

This position is a part-time position as a Lab Faculty Specialist for the Tutoring Center. Lab Faculty Specialists are members who perform direct instruction of students in laboratory courses and/or in learning assistance/tutorial centers. The duties of the lab faculty specialist faculty consist of assignments related to instructing students in an instructional environment; assisting in the supervision and management of lab activities; coordinating and scheduling use of equipment and supplies; and training support staff. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).

Work location: Mission College, Santa Clara, CA

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education – Possess one of the following:
   • Any master’s degree level discipline in which the Academic Support Center (ASC) provides learning assistance or tutoring; OR
   • A master’s degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other master’s degree with emphasis in adult learning theory
2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform direct instruction of students in the Academic Support Center.
• Maintain accurate class, department, and other records conforming to state requirements and stated district and college needs.
• Participate in the Program Review and participate in the process of SLO assessment and evaluation and use the results of these assessments in the process of continuously improving student learning.
• Submit, when due, all necessary reports, such as attendance, grade reports, budget reports, rosters, class, and office schedules.
• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and evaluation of full-time associate, and substitute instructors and staff.
• Assist the Dean in the development of curriculum/programs and the implementation of the curriculum approval process at the department level.
• Assist the Division Chair or supervising administrator in the preparation of class schedule(s) for the department/program and in the final preparation of the published schedule.
• Assist in the preparation of the semester work schedule for faculty and staff.
• Act as a facilitator relative to student, staff, administrative, and public concerns and inform the Dean of the nature, status, and action taken.
• Establish and maintain a close liaison with appropriate campus departments to keep abreast of the instructional and education needs, and coordinate the open lab program’s efforts to meet those needs.
• Represent the respective instructional department, when necessary, on district and college committees.
• Assist the Dean in developing, maintaining, and coordinating the use of supplies inventories, equipment, site licenses, and software in computer labs and related classrooms; assist the Dean in diagnosing/identifying and repairing software and equipment malfunctions/problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned in consultation with the Dean.
• Post and maintain office hours each week
• Assume institutional responsibilities, essential to the ongoing operation and effective achievement of department, division, college and district programs.