Learning Assistance - Study Strategies - Adjunct Professor

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Academic Background, Administrative Procedures, Adult Learning, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Demographics, Diversity, Educational Psychology, Employee Retention, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Hawaiian Language, Higher Education, Human Resources, Journalism, Multicultural, Organizational Skills, Pedagogy, People Management, Psychology, Quality Management, Regulations, Secondary School, Special Needs, Student Services, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, Web Site Evaluation
LOCATION
Walnut, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details Posting Title: Learning Assistance - Study Strategies - Adjunct Professor Posting Number: A-183-2025 Division: Library Learning Resources & Distance Learning Department: Learning Assistance

Mission & Vision Statement

Our Mission The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education services and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.

Our Vision Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching programs and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.

Demographics

We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training.

The District is a proud ChicanxLatinx and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 64,646 students based on the 2022-2023 academic year.

The student population is as follows:

  • By Race/Ethnicity: • 57.02% Latinx • 9.33% White • 19.36% Asian • 2.82% Filipino • 0.23% Pacific Islander • 3.33% Black/African American • 0.28% American Indian/Alaskan Native • 5.61% two or more races • 0.47% Non-Binary • 2.27% unspecified
  • By Gender: • 54.35% Female • 42.91% Male • 0.47% Non-Binary
  • By Age: • 46.03% ages 19 or younger • 20.37% ages 20-24 • 9.05% ages 25-29 • 5.64% ages 30-34 • 3.87% ages 35-39 • 5.04% ages 40-49 • 10% ages 50 and older

The current employee population is as follows:

  • By Race/Ethnicity: • 37% Latinx • 29% White • 15% Asian • 6% Black/African American • 1% Middle Eastern or North African • 2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander • 2% Two or More Races • 9% unknown
  • By Gender: • 56.47% Female • 42.19% Male • 1.34% Non-Binary
  • By Age: • 3.94% ages 20-29 • 19.46% ages 30-39 • 30.21% ages 40-49 • 46.39% ages 50 and older

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.

The District works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe-haven for international students, veterans, re-entry students, LGBTQIA students, and students of various learning styles, regardless of citizenship status. We are committed to hiring Faculty, Staff, and Management that understand how cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence, fosters cultural, racial, and human understanding, and provides positive role models for all students.

2023-26 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan

Salary: $101.40 per hour based on lecture hour equivalent

Health & Welfare Benefits: Not Applicable

Open Date: 02/11/2026 Close Date: 06/03/2026 Initial Screening Date: Open Until Filled

No Inquiries

Contact For more details about this position, please contact: Name: Dianne Rowley Title: Dept. Chair Learning Assistance E-mail: drowleym@mtsac.edu Phone: 909 274-6223

Overview

THIS IS A TEMPORARY HOURLY AS NEEDED POSITION WITHOUT PERMANENT STATUS. This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time temporary hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Minimum Qualifications

A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution: • Any masters degree level discipline in which learning assistance or tutoring is provided at the college where the coordinator is employed • A masters degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other masters degree with emphasis in adult learning theory • The equivalent must request an equivalency review in the application B. Commitment to the community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests, personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment, awareness, and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

Preferred Qualifications

Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing. Prior experience facilitating groups of students in a high school setting. Willingness to teach in-person dual enrollment sections at local area high schools. Knowledge of adult learning theory UDL and developmental education philosophy. Ability to communicate curriculum meaningfully with students from diverse backgrounds.

Licenses & Other Requirements

Working Environment

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Teach in-person face-to-face college-level study strategy credit course at local area high schools as part of the Dual Enrollment Program.

Provide an inclusive classroom atmosphere and content in accordance with departmental course outlines to include learner self-knowledge and self-regulation, adult learning theory preparation for transfer academic study strategies, health and wellness, critical thinking, and related activities.

Instruct and support students with diverse backgrounds using culturally relevant pedagogy, careful preparation of course materials, and effective instruction.

Equivalencies

Candidates not holding the stated required qualifications who are requesting consideration based on an equivalency will need to answer the equivalency questions included in the application.

Application Procedure

Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must submit all of the following materials online unless otherwise noted at the Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:

  • A Mt. San Antonio College online application
  • A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience
  • A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position
  • If applicable, College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met
  • Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application, however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts
  • Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA
  • This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline
  • Accredited evaluation agencies can be found on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Website

Selection Procedure

A committee will evaluate applications taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities, and other job-related criteria as listed in the job posting.

Interviews may include a writing sample, presentation, teaching demonstration, and/or performance test.

Conditions of Employment

The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio Colleges campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.

Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval.

It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources.

Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.

Notice to all prospective employees - The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518 titled Child Abuse Reporting as a condition of employment.

As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report.

The person holding this position is considered a Responsible Employee under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and

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