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Psychology Instructor - Chemical Dependency Specialist
| Institution: | East Los Angeles College |
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| Location: | Monterey Park, CA |
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| Posted: | 07/27/2010 |
| Application Due: | 09/17/2010 |
| Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | $47,600 to $74,100 USD Per Year |
East Los Angeles College announces an opening for a full-time, tenure-track teaching position within
the Psychology Department. Applicants must be qualified to teach all courses offered within the
Psychology Department, including courses taught in the Chemical Dependency Counselor Program. The
assignment requires teaching at the main college campus and South Gate Educational Center. The
assignment may include teaching at off-campus centers and/or evening and weekend classes. Faculty
must be available to teach any time within those hours.
East Los Angeles College is located in the suburban community of Monterey Park, California, six miles east of downtown Los Angeles. It is the principal gateway to higher education for residents of East Los Angeles and several cities in the San Gabriel Valley and southeastern Los Angeles, including Alhambra, Montebello, Huntington Park and South Gate. It has a culturally diverse student body of 28,000. The college has two 15-week semesters and summer and winter intersessions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Must be able to teach a variety of classes within the psychology department, including addiction studies courses. Teach ten three-unit courses over an academic year in accordance with established courses outlines.
* Participate in curriculum review and development; and the creation and assessment of student learning outcomes.
* Assess student performance and maintain accurate student records.
* Submit rosters and grades in a timely fashion.
* Advise, assist and mentor students to promote student success.
* Maintain scheduled office hours (5.5 per week) for student contact.
* Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in academic field.
* Contribute to department activities and participate in department meetings and college-wide committees.
* Work collegially with members of the department.
* Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An earned Master's degree in Psychology OR Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Counseling, Sociology, Statistics, Neuroscience, or Social Work OR the equivalent.
IN ORDER TO BE INTERVIEWED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:
* Experience teaching addiction studies courses in a community college or university setting, including but not limited to: Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Co-Occurring Disorders, Psychology of Co-Dependence, Counseling Techniques for the Chemically Addicted, and Biopsychology of Chemical Dependency.
* Experience working in the field of addiction treatment.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
* Knowledge of the chemical dependency counselor certification process and state regulations.
* Sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
* Knowledge of various teaching techniques and awareness of diverse learning styles.
* Expertise in teaching current effective practices, including the encouragement of student self-reflection as active learners.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Experience teaching with the use of technology, including Internet based distance education (e.g.:ETUDES-ng) and technology-assisted presentations (i.e.: PowerPoint) in the classroom.
* A lifelong commitment to professional growth.
* A love of teaching and enjoyment of student contact.
* A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting.
* Dedication to student success.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary and other terms of employment are competitive. Depending on experience and professional preparation, the starting faculty salary ranges from $47,600 to $74,110 for the academic year with an additional stipend for those with a doctorate degree from an accredited institution. Excellent fringe benefits for employees and their dependents are included.
Equal Employment Policy: The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensue that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (LACCD Board Rule 101301 and Title IX, Section 504 - Employer). East Los Angeles College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
For consideration in the selection process, all interested persons must submit the following (NOTE: if you already applied for the Chemical Dependency position advertised earlier this year, you need only notify us by U.S. mail that you wish to be reconsidered for the position. If you applied for the General Psychology position only, you must submit a new application if you are interested in the Chemical Dependency position):
* Letter of interest (1-2 pages describing your interest in the position).
* Completed LACCD Application for Faculty Position (can be obtained at http://info.laccd.edu/acadjobs/jobs/docs/forms/academic_appl.pdf)
* Current Resume or Vitae
* All College/University Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications.
* A reference list with at least three names with titles, current address, and phone numbers.
No candidate will be considered without a file which contains all of the above items by the deadline date.
The completed application package must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, September 17, 2010 to be considered. All materials submitted become the property of the Los Angeles Community College District. Please make sure you keep your own copies of all material submitted, we will not provide copies of any materials. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Immediate filing is recommended.
Mail or hand deliver the completed application and supporting documents to:
Academic Affairs Office
Attn: Psychology Position-Chemical Dependency
East Los Angeles College
1301 Avenida César Chávez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
NOTE: Hiring is contingent on available funding. ELAC cannot provide expense reimbursement for those invited to interview.
East Los Angeles College is located in the suburban community of Monterey Park, California, six miles east of downtown Los Angeles. It is the principal gateway to higher education for residents of East Los Angeles and several cities in the San Gabriel Valley and southeastern Los Angeles, including Alhambra, Montebello, Huntington Park and South Gate. It has a culturally diverse student body of 28,000. The college has two 15-week semesters and summer and winter intersessions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Must be able to teach a variety of classes within the psychology department, including addiction studies courses. Teach ten three-unit courses over an academic year in accordance with established courses outlines.
* Participate in curriculum review and development; and the creation and assessment of student learning outcomes.
* Assess student performance and maintain accurate student records.
* Submit rosters and grades in a timely fashion.
* Advise, assist and mentor students to promote student success.
* Maintain scheduled office hours (5.5 per week) for student contact.
* Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in academic field.
* Contribute to department activities and participate in department meetings and college-wide committees.
* Work collegially with members of the department.
* Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An earned Master's degree in Psychology OR Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Counseling, Sociology, Statistics, Neuroscience, or Social Work OR the equivalent.
IN ORDER TO BE INTERVIEWED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:
* Experience teaching addiction studies courses in a community college or university setting, including but not limited to: Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Co-Occurring Disorders, Psychology of Co-Dependence, Counseling Techniques for the Chemically Addicted, and Biopsychology of Chemical Dependency.
* Experience working in the field of addiction treatment.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
* Knowledge of the chemical dependency counselor certification process and state regulations.
* Sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
* Knowledge of various teaching techniques and awareness of diverse learning styles.
* Expertise in teaching current effective practices, including the encouragement of student self-reflection as active learners.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Experience teaching with the use of technology, including Internet based distance education (e.g.:ETUDES-ng) and technology-assisted presentations (i.e.: PowerPoint) in the classroom.
* A lifelong commitment to professional growth.
* A love of teaching and enjoyment of student contact.
* A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting.
* Dedication to student success.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary and other terms of employment are competitive. Depending on experience and professional preparation, the starting faculty salary ranges from $47,600 to $74,110 for the academic year with an additional stipend for those with a doctorate degree from an accredited institution. Excellent fringe benefits for employees and their dependents are included.
Equal Employment Policy: The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensue that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (LACCD Board Rule 101301 and Title IX, Section 504 - Employer). East Los Angeles College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
For consideration in the selection process, all interested persons must submit the following (NOTE: if you already applied for the Chemical Dependency position advertised earlier this year, you need only notify us by U.S. mail that you wish to be reconsidered for the position. If you applied for the General Psychology position only, you must submit a new application if you are interested in the Chemical Dependency position):
* Letter of interest (1-2 pages describing your interest in the position).
* Completed LACCD Application for Faculty Position (can be obtained at http://info.laccd.edu/acadjobs/jobs/docs/forms/academic_appl.pdf)
* Current Resume or Vitae
* All College/University Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications.
* A reference list with at least three names with titles, current address, and phone numbers.
No candidate will be considered without a file which contains all of the above items by the deadline date.
The completed application package must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, September 17, 2010 to be considered. All materials submitted become the property of the Los Angeles Community College District. Please make sure you keep your own copies of all material submitted, we will not provide copies of any materials. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Immediate filing is recommended.
Mail or hand deliver the completed application and supporting documents to:
Academic Affairs Office
Attn: Psychology Position-Chemical Dependency
East Los Angeles College
1301 Avenida César Chávez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
NOTE: Hiring is contingent on available funding. ELAC cannot provide expense reimbursement for those invited to interview.
Application Information
| Postal Address: | Aura Orellana Academic Affairs East Los Angeles College 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez Monterey Park, CA 91754 |
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| Phone: | 323-265-8723 |
| Fax: | 323-265-8631 |
| Online App. Form: | http://laccd.edu/district_resources/documents/C101_Faculty_Application_2009 .pdf |
More Information on East Los Angeles College
- Institutional Profile
- Current openings for East Los Angeles College on HigherEdJobs.com.
- ELAC Home Page
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement affirmatively, equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices, including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of
compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment
opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301). East Los Angeles College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment
opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301). East Los Angeles College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
