Job# 10-100
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
West Hills College Coalinga
Psychiatric Technician Instructor
SALARY:
BENEFITS:
ABOUT THE
POSITION:
$60,253 - $115,552 per year
One year temporary 177 day contract beginning August 12, 2010
20 Sick Days/$50,000 Life Insurance Policy/$25,000 Accidental Life Insurance Policy/
Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription, Disability Insurance/STRS Retirement
Employee Educational Assistance
Relocation re-imbursement up to $2,000.00 covered expenses for those who relocate
their primary residence into the district.
Current Employee Contribution for Insurance Premium
$165.53 per Month for Plan 1A
$95.53 per Month for Plan 4A
$90.53 per Month for Plan 4B
$9.53 per month for Plan 7B
DESCRIPTION:
West Hills College is offering a teaching position in our Psychiatric Technician Program at our
Coalinga campus. The successful candidate must be dedicated to serving students of varying
skill levels and will be responsible for teaching state mandated curriculum in the class offerings.
Successful Psychiatric Technician Program course completion will make the student eligible to
take the licensure examination from the California State Board of Vocational Nursing and
Psychiatric Technicians.
Selected teaching candidate will be responsible for developing and adapting curriculum
consistent with state regulations. Instructional methods will incorporate current technology and
pedagogy including the use of computer technology in the classroom. Instructional delivery
may include the development of non-traditional approaches such as telecourses or two-way
video.
Additional responsibilities include involvement in department activities, advising, developing and
reviewing curriculum consistent with the needs of the diverse backgrounds and abilities of our
students and work with other faculty on literacy and interdisciplinary issues. The successful
candidate should expect to teach at any of the district sites and/or clinical sites as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Instruct community college lectures, lab, and clinical activities to a diverse student
population.
 Assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful
preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies, informed critical
feedback on assignments and discussions.
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Teach classes in the Psychiatric Technician Program and related areas as assigned,
which may require traveling among the District’s sites or clinical sites.
Teach courses consistent with the adopted course outline.
Advise and assist students.
Plan, develop and articulate courses within the instructional area.
Coordinate instruction with other faculty.
Participate in curriculum design, review and evaluation, program review and other
departmental activities including accreditation.
Participate in activities with high school programs such as Tech Prep and other
activities.
Assume supplementary faculty responsibilities such as participation in faculty,
department and college committees, hold regular office hours, assist in budget
preparation, and participate in staff development activities.
Commit to professional excellence by remaining current in the subject matter and
techniques of effective instruction through participation in professional development
programs in areas such as multimedia in the classroom, learning communities,
school-to-work initiatives and other new technologies that may affect the teaching
discipline.
Implement contemporary teaching methods and technologies; incorporate the use of
technology in performing instructional and non-instructional duties including distance
education technologies, on-line class delivery, computerized and multi-media
presentation, Microsoft Office Suite, and District management information system
(Datatel).
Bilingual preferred (but not required).
Perform all other related duties as assigned
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES:
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MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to implement contemporary and current educational technology methods and
tools.
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development through
memberships in regional, state, and national organizations or other activities
appropriate to the discipline or assignment.
Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff,
and community organizations.
Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students.
Ability to develop curriculum in the discipline.
Successful teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level.
Experience with computer-assisted instruction. Ability and willingness to teach a wide
range of classes as schedule and situation require including travel to the District’s
various sites
NOTE: Minimum qualifications and required materials must be met/received by the last
day of the filing period.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGE:
1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic,
ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background of community college students.
2. Any Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience as an RN or Psych Tech, OR any
Associate degree and six years of experience as an RN or Psych Tech, OR the
equivalent, AND completion of, or current enrollment in, an academic course in teaching,
AND must be a California Registered Nurse or Psychiatric Technician in addition to one of
the above criterion.
3. Applicants who claim the equivalent qualification shall provide conclusive evidence that
they possess qualifications of the area for which they are applying. It is the responsibility
of the applicant to supply all evidence and documentation for the claim of equivalency at
the time of application.
4. Evidence of successful teaching experience, preferably at a community college or postsecondary level.
REQUIRED
MATERIALS:
APPLICATION
DEADLINE:
NOTE:
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
1. Cover Letter.
2. Completed Academic District Application. (Typed preferred/or printed)
3. Professional resume.
4. Unofficial transcripts verifying course work completed and degree(s) received.
5. Please provide Names, addresses, home and work numbers of five persons familiar
with your work.
6. EEO survey (optional).
7. Copy of current license as a Registered Nurse or Psychiatric Technician.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 by 5:00pm.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to make sure that all required materials have been
received. It will be the responsibility of the applicant to incur any and all expenses related to
the interview process. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
All our positions require the ability to pass a background and fingerprinting check.
Drug Testing: In accordance with the Drug Free Environment of the WHCCD, The applicant
understands that if he/she is selected for employment, as a part of their employment they will
be required to submit to a drug and alcohol test as a part of the health examination.
LICENSE:
Possession of a valid, appropriate California driver’s license issued by the Department of
Motor Vehicles may be required for some positions.
SELECTION
PROCESS:
Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the
examination process may include a qualifications screening by a committee. Those
demonstrating the strongest backgrounds related to the position will be invited to interview.
APPLICATION
REQUEST:
West Hills Community College District Human Resources Office
9900 Cody Street, Coalinga, Ca 93210
JOB LINE:
24-HOUR JOB LINE (559) 934-2165
WEBSITE: westhillscollege.com
West Hills Community College District is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, pregnancy, age, disability, or covered veteran’s status
consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities
who self disclose.