BUSINESS OFFICE TECHNOLOGY FACULTY, TENURE TRACK

Job Summary
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 28, 2027 at 11:59pm

NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.

Department: Career and Technical Education

Months worked out of the year: 10 months

FTE: 1.00

Starting Salary Range:
$70,559 (Class II, Step 6) - $97,415 (VII, Step 10) Annually for a 10-month contract

Start Date: August 16, 2027

Job Description

WHO WE'RE SEEKING
Grossmont College seeks academic professionals who are dedicated to equitable and superior student success outcomes for all students. We are looking for candidates who will demonstrate a history and willingness to continue to learn about varied, relevant teaching and learning practices, assessment strategies, and educationally sound supports that will sustain a diverse and changing student body and college service area.

We seek colleagues who create positive, engaging learning and development environments in class and throughout the college that challenge and support students to aspire to, and achieve, their full potential.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regular/contract instructors participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the visions, missions and values of the college and District. Instructors may be assigned a combination of day, evening, and week-end courses offered by a college strongly committed to the "open door" concept serving a diverse student population. Instructors will be expected to perform other duties consistent with their faculty job description as stated in the faculty contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

Any Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in Office Technologies (including secretarial skills, office systems, word processing, computer applications, and automated office training); OR
Any Associate's degree and six years of experience in Office Technologies; OR The equivalent.

If you are applying based on "the equivalent", you will need to complete an Equivalency Determination Form. This form MUST be submitted as part of the application procedures. Click here for EQUIVALENCY INSTRUCTIONS and the EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION FORM.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching a wide range of Business Office Technology courses.
• Demonstrated ability to work with employers in creating relevant curriculum.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, racial, sexual orientation, religious, ability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to the goals and philosophy of the community college.
• Commitment to staying current in the Business Office Technology discipline, particularly regarding technology and software including emerging technologies such as AI, workplace automation; and innovative teaching methodologies and modalities such as hybrid, HyFlex and distance learning environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (latest version), including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will also be evaluated for preferred qualifications in the following:

1. Ability or commitment to:

• Develop curriculum
• Participate in departmental and campus outreach activities
• Lead a team of part-time instructors
• Provide direction to classified staff and student interns in their work assignments within the department and work sites
• Recruit diverse adjunct faculty and students
• Assist with staffing and scheduling
• Assist in equipment and supply purchasing
• Oversee program management including budget development and administration
• Teach medical office assistant technology

2. Experience working with the business community, including the Business Office Technology Advisory council and internship programs.

3. Experience working with credit and non-credit courses and programs

4. Experience working with a cohort program

5. Proficiency in Google Workspace, Adobe software, or other software packages

Additional Information

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

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*ATTENTION* Application materials with personal photos will render your application incomplete. Please do not include any materials that were not asked for.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS - Applicants must submit the following to be considered:

1. A complete and current resume/CV.

2. A 1-2 page cover letter addressing your overall qualifications for this position.

3. Copies of all college/university transcripts (official or unofficial) verifying degree(s) and/or course work.

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