Job Description

Salary
$80,693.00 - $113,724.00 Annually

Location
Windsor, CA

Job Type
Full-Time Contract Faculty

Job Number
21-01355

Department
Department Public Safety

Opening Date
08/13/2024

Closing Date
9/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

FILING DEADLINE:  September 23rd, 2024 

It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials are submitted by the filing deadline to be given consideration.

 Only completed applications from applicants that meet minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to the search committee. It is the applicant’s responsibility to read the entire job announcement and follow the instructions as outlined. Materials and applications will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Please contact the Human Resources staff persons assigned to this recruitment (see the more about SRJC section of the job announcement) if any questions. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

• Salary Range: Yearly Salary of $80,693 - $113,724 (23/24 Faculty Salary Schedule); Placement within this range is determined by teaching experience, other related professional experience, and academic degrees. Contracted salary is for 177 days per year (August through May) as specified in the All Faculty Association Contract, Article 8. AFA Contract - Articles 
• Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents 
• Housing Assistance: Reduced fees for mortgage loans and real estate services may be available to the candidate selected for this position (contact Human Resources for more information). 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 
Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking an individual with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and instructional administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly, our students. This is a full-time, regular contract position in the Department of Public Safety at Santa Rosa Junior College, beginning Spring Semester, January 2025 . Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.
We are seeking equity-minded faculty who are committed to educating our diverse student population. SRJC supports equal access for all students and multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies. We value diversity that supports honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect and compassion that includes civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving and empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others. Candidates must have demonstrated instructional skills to join our outstanding team of faculty, staff and administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.
 
 ABOUT SRJC:
Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years.

SRJC is a public two-year community college, which serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and our newest site in the Roseland area of the City of Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program, or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons.

SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility. The ideal candidate will share SRJC’s commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person.
Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:

• Office of the President
• Student Services
• Accreditation
• SRJC Factbook

  
Video Overview of Santa Rosa Junior College
 

Essential Functions

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Public Safety department is based at the Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) in Windsor. The three disciplines of Public Safety are Administration of Justice, Fire Technology and Emergency Medical Care.

The Department of Public Safety offers over 200 sections of public safety educational programs annually for approximately 6,000 students taught by 6 full time faculty and almost 200 part time(associate) instructors. This program offers 13 career certificates as well as degree programs in each of the public safety disciplines.
 
The Emergency Medical Care (EMC) discipline provides initial education and training for Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. EMC also provides in service education in American Heart Association classes, National Association of EMTs trauma classes, and emergency vehicle operations for EMS providers. Approximately 250 students are enrolled in EMC classes each semester.
 Department of Public Safety website  

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
The Emergency Medical Care (EMC) discipline is seeking a passionate full time faculty member to join its team. The successful candidate will join two full time and over twenty adjunct faculty in providing high quality instruction to nearly 250 EMC students per semester. High fidelity simulators, a simulation village, and a fleet of actual ambulances opens a tremendous opportunity to deliver innovative instruction and develop EMC students for the workforce. The paramedic academy is nationally accredited and students in both the paramedic and EMT programs enjoy one of the highest success rates on the NREMT exam nationally.
 
EMC offers courses at three campuses, located in Windsor, Roseland and Petaluma, and online. While this assignment is for the Public Safety Training Center, please note the district reserves the right of assignment to any location, and that assignments could involve any combination of day or evening classes with weekly office hours being mandatory. Instructors assume responsibility for maintaining currency in the field, for updating existing courses and developing new curricula (including courses that serve community needs, such as short, non-credit, or online courses), assisting in the assessment of student learning outcomes, participating in department activities and other college service such as committee work, managing laboratories, and participating in community outreach on behalf of the college.  For faculty job duties, please go to the Article 17: Job Descriptions of the AFA Contract at http://www.afa-srjc.org/Contract/Articles/art17.pdf (Download PDF reader).
 

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: 
Bachelor's degree AND two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) related experience; OR an Associate's degree AND six years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) related experience; OR the equivalent; OR a fully satisfied (Life) California Community College Instructor's Credential; AND
 
Must be a currently licensed in California as Paramedic, Physician, or Registered Nurse, or Physician Assistant, (or ability to obtain licensure upon hire) AND
 
 Must possess forty hours of teaching methodology training as required by the California EMS Authority Title 22, or ability to obtain training within 6 months of employment.
 
Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications exactly as listed above for disciplines of interest, or they must file for equivalency (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) in order to be considered. Candidates who are requesting equivalency consideration are responsible for documenting all course work, degree programs and related professional experience at the time of application. For questions regarding the equivalency process, please contact Human Resources (Jenne Arden jarden@santarosa.edu.) Please also see the Equivalency Guide for Faculty Applicants  (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) and the Faculty Minimum Qualifications Self-Evaluation Checklist for more information.
 
 Preferred: 
In addition to the required minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in high-fidelity simulation education
• Knowledge of various simulation technologies, including iSImulate, Laerdal, Gaumard
• Experience in teaching within an Academy environment
• Experience in working with students from diverse backgrounds

Application Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES :
 In order to be given consideration for this recruitment, applicants must submit the following documents by the filing deadline: 

1. A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/SchoolJobs.com employment application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete. 

2. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. 

3. A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.

4. Current Resume. 

       5. A 500-word response to the diversity prompt below: 
       Please provide two or three examples of your ideas and/or experiences in creating, modifying,        and/or performing one or more of the following to meet the needs of a diverse student population: 

• Curricula; 
• Learning activities; 
• Teaching/counseling practices; 
• Educational Resources; 
• Training, background, coursework and/or professional development; 
• Program Development 

7. Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework, including confirmation of degrees. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (both sides) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution. 

• If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicants must provide a formal evaluation of their foreign degree(s) at the time of application.
• SRJC only accepts foreign transcripts that have been evaluated by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a full list of accepted evaluation services, please see NACES.
• For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see Foreign Degree Requirements. 

8. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the Faculty Equivalency Application (Download PDF reader) Faculty Equivalency Application (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered. Please see the SRJC Faculty Equivalency Procedures, and the Equivalency Guide for Faculty Applicants  (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) the Faculty Minimum Qualifications Self-Evaluation Checklist for more information for more information.
 9. If applicable, copy of California Community College Credential (both sides).

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED. 
 
Candidate Accommodations:   

• Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 
• Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
• If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Human Resources Department.

 
Following the filing deadline, applications which are complete for screening will be reviewed by a screening committee. Approximately 2-4 weeks after the filing deadline, Human Resources will notify you whether or not you have been selected for an interview. Those applicants most suitably qualified for the position will be invited to interview with a Screening Committee. 
 
MORE ABOUT SRJC HUMAN RESOURCES 
 BUSSMAN HALL ANNEX
 MAILING ADDRESS: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
 PHONE: (707) 527-4954
 EMAIL: Please contact Jenne Arden - jarden@santarosa.edu 
 
 The office is located in Bussman Hall Annex on the Santa Rosa campus. All documents included in your online employment application become the property of the District. Your employment application for this opening will not automatically be considered for future openings. New employment application(s) must be submitted for each opening.
 
 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment): 

1. In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
2. Must be fingerprinted in California and have background clearance (at applicant's expense);
3. Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer ‘remote only’ assignments).
4. Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter);
5. Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX, Mandated Reporter;  

 Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure) 
 Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. Link to read or obtain a full copy of this report. Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by visiting the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.
 
 Non Discrimination 
 The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non- discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.
 
 SRJC Strategic Plan 
 
 VISION: Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.

 MISSION: Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.

• We focus on student learning by preparing students for transfer; by providing responsive career and technical education; and by improving students’ foundational skills. 
• We provide a comprehensive range of student development programs and services that support student success and enrich student lives. 
• We support the economic vitality, social equity and environmental stewardship of our region. 
• We promote personal and professional growth and cultivate joy at work and in lifelong learning. 
• We foster critical and reflective civic engagement and thoughtful participation in diverse local and global communities. 
• We regularly assess, self-reflect, adapt, and continuously improve. 

 
Equal Employment Opportunity 
 SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.  This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.
 
 The Sonoma County Junior College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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