LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
ABOUT THE POSITON
The teaching assignment may be at the Liberal Arts campus, the Trade, Tech and Community Learning campus or other college teaching locations. The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online or off campus and is subject to change as needed. Part-time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure. Part-time faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the most diverse community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs.
COLLEGE MISSION
Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
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Strategic Plan
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Office of the Superintendent President
At Long Beach City College, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success.
The College seeks candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for commitment to student success. The position encompasses the following professional responsibilities and competencies:
SERVICE
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Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community.
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Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources.
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May Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.
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May Participation in curriculum and program development.
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Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
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Participation in ongoing professional development.
TEACHING
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Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
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Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
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Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class.
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Ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning.
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Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for on campus and on-line courses.
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Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s in dance, physical education with a dance emphasis, or theater with dance emphasis, OR
Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in physical education, any life science, physiology, theater arts, kinesiology, humanities, performing arts or music OR
the equivalent
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Evidence of a sensitivity, understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Pilates Certification
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BASI certification with all equipment (reformer, cadillac, chair, ladder, balls, bands, rings, foam rollers)
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3-5 yrs pilates instructor experience
Recent community college, university or lower division Dance teaching/choreography experience.
Expertise in the field of Dance technique(s) and/or lecture course(s) to be taught.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
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A Long Beach Community College District application.
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A current resume.
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ALL graduate and undergraduate transcripts, showing school name, all college coursework, degree title and conferral date. This includes transcripts for any and all for the following degrees, BA/BS, MA/MS and above (Ed.D, Ph.D. etc.) and courses used for transfer credit. Transcripts can be official or unofficial and must be submitted as an attachment. The conferral date must be on or before the application deadline in order to meet Minimum Qualifications.
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Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (AICE)
Applicants who do not meet the Statewide Minimum Qualifications- for this discipline verbatim are required to submit a Supplemental Equivalency Application
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372.
THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.
Land Acknowledgment
Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence in the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.
