Learning Assistance Services Faculty Coordinator
Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.
SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.
Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
This position may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, extension site, and online or hybrid assignments. This position is primarily assigned to support Learning Assistance Services at the Higher Education Centers and requires regular travel and work at multiple Southwestern College locations.
Potential 3-4 days per week at multiple locations intermittently during academic semesters:
- Chula Vista Campus, 900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista 91910
- Higher Education Center at National City: 880 National City Blvd, National City 91950
- Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa: 8100 Gigantic Street, San Diego 92154
- Higher Education Center at San Ysidro: 460 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro 92173
Southwestern Community College District is seeking a full-time, tenure-track, equity-focused faculty member committed to serving its culturally diverse student population.
Southwestern Community College District seeks faculty who will foster an inclusive learning environment through equity-minded teaching, leadership, and service to students working toward goals of university transfer, associate degree and certificate completion, employment advancement, and personal growth.
Southwestern Community College District is not just a college district; it is a vibrant hub of higher education serving the diverse communities of Chula Vista, San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, National City, and Coronado. Our strategic location in south San Diego County places us in a unique position to provide exceptional services to a binational community along the United States-Mexico International Border.
As a proud Hispanic Serving Institution and eligible Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (ANNAPISI), SWCCD places immense value on equity, inclusion, diversity, and culturally responsive classroom instruction and support services. We understand that each employee and student bring a unique set of experiences and perspectives to our campus, and we are committed to creating an environment that welcomes and celebrates this diversity.
The College is dedicated to providing quality academic programs, comprehensive student support services that ensure equitable access, and clear pathways to student success. These efforts include professional development opportunities, employee-led affinity groups, proud commitment to DACA students, and supportive employee onboarding practices.
Southwestern Community College District currently enrolls approximately 32,000 students annually. Southwestern Community College District is a very diverse college with an ethnicity/race make up of 58% Hispanic students, 19% Caucasian students, 6% Filipino students, 5% African American students, 2% Asian students and 3% multi-ethnicity. Approximately 56% of the college's students are under the age of 24 with 28% ages 25 to 39. Approximately 53% of students receive some form of financial aid, 39% are full-time students and 61% part-time students. The college has approximately 1,500 employees.
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, academic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. Successful candidates will be expected to exhibit responsiveness and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, cultural, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, religious, and ethnic and racial backgrounds of community college students and employees, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
- Critically self-assess their individual impact, through teaching practices and student engagement, on closing equity gaps and holds themselves accountable to upholding and delivering equitable practices.
- Reframe deficit language and take individual and collective responsibility to look at their own practices as a vehicle to eliminate inequities.
- Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human differences.
- Strategically encourage and build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity efforts.
Southwestern Community College District seeks faculty who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.
Under general direction of the Dean of Instructional Support Services (ISS), plan, organize, coordinate, and implement the Learning Assistance Services (LAS) programs; and perform a full range of administrative duties related to all Learning Assistance Services.
Qualifications
The minimum qualifications to teach any Master's degree level discipline in which learning assistance or tutoring is provided at the college where the coordinator is employed OR A Master's degree in education, educational psychology, or instructional psychology, or other Master's degree with emphasis in adult learning theory. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Experience working in a community with a similar diversity pattern as is found in the service area for Southwestern College is desirable.
- Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.
Knowledge of: Learning assistance theory, best practices, and operations. Teaching, learning, and collaborative tutoring strategies. Principles and practices of program development, administration, and review. Strategic planning techniques. Pertinent federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and guidelines. Principles and practices of grant development and administration. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Information and research resources related to areas of assignment. Methods and techniques of research, analysis, and decision-making. Principles and procedures of statistical record keeping and report preparation. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to: Manage, direct, and provide effective leadership for Learning Assistance Services programs. Develop and administer program goals, objectives, and procedures. Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments. Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs. Inspire a team approach involving diverse constituencies to share a vision and develop programs. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned staff. Select, provide work direction, train staff, and give evaluation input to the Dean of ISS. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Prepare and administer budgets. Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and District policies, laws, and regulations. Conduct meetings and serve on committees. Work successfully with District faculty, administrators, and staff. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Duties
Essential Duties Plan, develop, organize, coordinate, and implement the District's LAS programs including the Academic Success (Tutorial) Center at the Chula Vista campus and Higher Education Centers. Develop and implement a range of tutorial services that serve the needs of the student population; design and conduct workshops/tutorial sessions for students to improve their learning and academic success. Facilitate coordination between all components of Learning Assistance Services and the campus community including Schools/Centers, Student Services, and special programs, grants, projects and populations. Collaborate with discipline faculty to ensure tutor training meets the needs of their discipline; consult with academic departments to ensure the integrity of the tutorial services provided in course and subject areas. Oversee, ensure, and verify the training of all tutors hired for tutorial programs offered on campus and the Higher Education Centers. Work with LAS staff and the Office of Research, Evaluation, and Planning to provide ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the various components of Learning Assistance Services; facilitate
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