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Early Childhood Education Assistant Professor (Child Development Laboratory School Director) Posting Number: F00669 Location: Diablo Valley College Salary: $63,192-$96,972 per year Description of Position: Diablo Valley College inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities. DVC instructors use pedagogies that close equity gaps by fostering success among all students. To help further this work, DVC seeks a tenure-track Early Childhood Education professor to start in August 2020. The position combines overall supervision and administration of the Campus Child Development Laboratory School and teaching Early Childhood Education classes. The assignment may include theory, method, observation, and practicum courses in child growth and development, early childhood education, and curriculum. Inquiries: Instruction Office 925-969-2004 Position Status: Tenure- Track EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty Department: D4510-Family Life Education Duties and Responsibilities: In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: advancing student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs; collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review; engaging in department program improvement initiatives; participating in department, division, and college committees; participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide; maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies; maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; 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 personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines; posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy; participating in College’s shared governance processes; supervising all aspects related to the operation of the on-campus Child Development Laboratory School; providing leadership and guidance for daily operational program of the Child Development Laboratory School; managing the annual budget in conjunction with the Early Childhood Education Department; insuring health and safety of children and overseeing the implementation of the nutrition program; arranging for and supervising maintenance and repair of Child Development Laboratory School facility and overseeing planning for equipping indoor and outdoor learning environments; insuring compliance with campus, state and county regulations concerned with the operation of the Child Development Laboratory School as well as maintaining records and submitting required reports; insuring that the Child Development Laboratory School philosophy, policies, program and methods follow educational guidelines and pedagogy of the Early Childhood Education Department. Guiding staff in the development, review and updating of Center policies and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Overseeing staff in-service training; supervising classified and hourly staff. Interviewing, hiring and supervising hourly assistants and substitute staff. Conducting regular staff meetings and participating in staff evaluation processes; Planning and implementing the orientation of parents to school policies and disseminating information regarding Child Development Laboratory School policies and procedures; Overseeing enrollment and maintaining files of the children attending the Child Development Laboratory School and maintaining a community resource referral system for children and families; maintaining public relations with the community, promote enrollment in the children’s programs, and arrange for and welcome visitors to the Child Development Laboratory School; modeling sensitivity to diversity and equity issues.

Film Studies Assistant Professor Posting Number: F00684 Location: Diablo Valley College Salary: $63,192 - $94,212 Description of Position: DVC inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities. DVC instructors close the equity gaps by fostering success among all students. To help further this work, DVC seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in Film, Television and Electronic Media to start August 2020. The successful applicant will be well qualified to offer courses in the area of Film Studies. Topics include but are not limited to, American and World Cinema History, History of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, and Ethnic Culture in Film and Television. Knowledge of Television Studies or Film Production is also desirable. The successful candidate will also demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities of community college students. Inquiries: Marta Gillen 925-969-2004 Position Status: Tenure- Track EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty Department: D3032-Media Studies Duties and Responsibilities: In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines; participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs; collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review; engaging in department program improvement initiatives; participating in department, division, and college committees; participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide; maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies; maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; 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 personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines; posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy; participating in College’s shared governance processes.

Learning Disabilities Specialist Posting Number: F00665 Location: Diablo Valley College Salary: $63,192-$96,972 per year Description of Position: Diablo Valley College is seeking a full time, tenure-track position for a Learning Disabilities Specialist to begin August 2020. The successful applicant will be well qualified to perform LD diagnostic testing, advise students as to their learning needs and appropriate learning strategies. The position may involve some late afternoon and/or evening hours. Inquiries: Please contact David Hagerty, Manager, Disability Support Services at dhagerty@dvc.edu or 925.969.2176 Position Status: Tenure- Track EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty Department: D4000-Counseling Division Duties and Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: participate in department and college committees maintenance of current knowledge of subject matter maintenance of appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics advise students concerning learning disabilities assessment procedures, learning disabilities testing results, recommended services, and academic accommodations provide diagnosis and verification of learning disabilities by administrating and interpreting either the Woodcock-Johnson Battery (WJ-IV), and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV ( WAIS -IV) post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with the prevailing policy meet individually with students to discuss their diagnostic testing, learning styles, and academic needs maintain accurate attendance, scholastic, state and federal records for students utilizing computerized scoring and database software counsel students on academic success strategies act as an advocate/liaison between students and faculty members, when appropriate