Business Insurance Instructor (PT)

Solano Community College is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time instructor role within the Business Insurance: Property and Casualty Certificate Program. The curriculum includes specialized courses in property and liability insurance, personal insurance, and insurance codes and ethics.

This position is a part-time position. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. The district may cancel classes or change instructors as enrollment needs are determined.

APPLICATION PROCESS DETAILS:

• To be considered for this position, all complete applications and supporting materials must be received by the application deadline.
• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.
• Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.
• Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the candidate has been completed.
• The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position.
• Oral interviews will be conducted to include a teaching demonstration.
• Travel costs related to the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.

Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty in fall and spring semesters who teach a 40% assignment or more.

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations. 
• Inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations. 
• Meet administrative time lines and submit completed and required documents and reports. 
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records. 
• Participate in division staff meetings. 
• Keep Student learning outcomes current and assess courses.
• Review of curriculum and assessment of student learning.

Instructors must also provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations; review curriculum and assess student learning; inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations; meet administrative timelines and submit completed and required documents and reports; maintain required student attendance and scholastic records, and both communicate and work effectively with others.Qualified candidates must possess a California State Insurance License AND

An Associate's degree and six years (6) of professional experience in the related field OR

A Bachelor's Degree and two years (2) professional experience in the related field.

All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

• Knowledge of teaching; multiple teaching methods which include critical thinking and problem-solving strategies; and college academic requirements and standards
• Sensitivity to students from diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, (including those with disabilities, who have wide ranges of abilities).
• Candidates must possess a commitment to encouragement of learning and an enthusiastic attitude toward learning