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Adjunct Faculty Hiring
Criteria Procedures |
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Approved 10/1/01 |
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Overview
The intent of the procedure delineated below is to ensure quality of
instruction at all Shasta College campus and satellite sites. Essential to
this goal is communication among entities that offer parallel or overlapping
classes. These procedures should be followed in conjunction with course
scheduling procedures.
Step 1 Identification of Teaching Positions:
Potential positions are identified by the appropriate center dean and/or
Extended Education administrator in consultation with full-time faculty
within the discipline or closely aligned discipline. This process applies to
all courses offered by Shasta College.
Step 2 Teaching Position Description:
The personnel office will provide a generalized adjunct faculty
teaching position description. Specific position qualifications will be
identified by the appropriate Center Dean in consultation with full-time
faculty within the discipline or closely aligned discipline.
Step 3 Advertisement:
Personnel Office/Affirmative Action Officer advertises position as
described in the Affirmative Action Policy. The center dean of the
appropriate discipline or closely aligned discipline will sign-off on all
positions to be advertised. Applications are accepted by the personnel
office on an ongoing basis. Copy of applications are forwarded to
appropriate center deans who review and determine minimum qualifications and
confirm with full-time faculty. Interviews are arranged as needed.
Step 4 Screening:
An Adjunct Faculty Selection Committee will be established and will
be composed of the center dean, one full-time faculty within the discipline
or closely aligned discipline and one or more qualified individuals
(full-time faculty from a closely aligned discipline, an experienced adjunct
faculty member who has achieved positive evaluation, or a professional in
the field). The center dean may make hiring decisions in emergency
circumstances, and will be subject to evaluation procedures outlined in step
8.
This committee will review the candidate applications and
determine whether applicants meet professional qualifications
including the following: subject area knowledge, competency and
experience; teaching and communication skills; commitment to
professional growth and service; and sensitivity to and
understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
disability and ethnic backgrounds of the district’s students.
Step 5 Interview:
The Adjunct Faculty Selection Committee will formulate interview questions.
An evaluative rating form will be used to ensure a thorough assessment of
the candidate’s qualifications. The interview questions will reflect the
criteria established by the committee and considered to be the working
characteristics of the position for the teaching position.
Step 6 Selection:
The Adjunct Faculty Selection Committee with the assistance of the
personnel office will confirm the following for each recommended
candidate : reference check, FSA or equivalency, and course specific
qualifications. An Adjunct Faculty Qualification form will be completed by
the Center dean. A list of qualified adjunct faculty will be maintained and
distributed by the personnel office.
Step 7 Notification:
The personnel office will notify candidates regarding the interview
outcome, identification of equivalency, and course specific
qualifications. Additionally, each candidate placed on a qualified
adjunct faculty list will be required to attend a new hire
orientation and/or contact a full-time faculty within the
discipline or closely aligned discipline. Adjunct faculty will be
limited to teaching within their approved FSA or specific
course qualification list approved by the Adjunct Selection
Committee. Adjunct Faculty may submit documentation of
additional experience and/or professional preparation to the Adjunct
Selection Committee for reevaluation of their course qualification
list.
Step 8 Post Hiring Procedures
The offer of employment to an adjunct faculty for subsequent
semesters will be based on a satisfactory assessment.
Collective bargaining procedures and the staff diversity policies
adopted by the Shasta College Board of Trustees are applicable to
Adjunct Faculty.
Assessment for each hire will include an evaluation during the first
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