Job Abstract

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Los Angeles Trade Tech College

FY25 - Instructor Special Assignment (ISA), Workforce Development/Curriculum Developer

1.0 FTE, D basis, SFP

Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC) is a two-year community college located in downtown Los Angeles. Each semester, the college serves more than 12,000 students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. LATTC has a 98-year tradition of being a leader in academic and technical curricula designed to prepare students for transfer and the workforce. The College’s emphasis on student success makes it a national educational leader with a reputation for contextualized and accelerated learning.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

LATTC is looking for a highly motivated, dynamic Workforce Readiness Curriculum Developer for industry and grant-funded projects. This grant-funded position is funded for five years with a potential of renewal based on continued workforce and grant funding. This position will focus on developing instructional and workforce development curricula plus developing and leading workforce readiness training for Train-the-Trainer modules to incumbent workers, college faculty, and community-based and industry workforce partners. This position requires a 35 hour-per-week (1.0 FTE), year-round commitment. This is a D-basis, Specially Funded Position (SFP). The assignment is to begin for the fall semester. An extension will be requested annually for each year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum qualifications to teach in any LATTC discipline.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant’s expense prior to employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and complete a baseline test or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop instructional curriculum for new workforce entrants and incumbent workers focusing on workforce readiness and based on industry scans, job profiles, Developing a Curriculum (DACUMs), employer needs assessments, competency models, and other occupational profile tools.
• Develop instructional curriculum utilizing state-of-the art educational technologies and instructional tools and modalities including augmented and virtual reality.
• Identify, develop, and pilot instructional support strategies in collaboration with regional employers and LATTC faculty to foster academic, workforce, and career readiness competencies.
• Develop (and revise on a continuous basis) assessment tools, including rubrics, metrics, and other evaluation modes, to measure learner gains and/or competency proficiencies.
• Conduct occupational and industry research to support the development of instructional programs, to support the building and maintaining of industry partnerships, and to position the College as a workforce development leader.
• Provide regular communication about curricular and workforce readiness projects through presentations, meetings, and direct contact to appropriate stakeholders, including employers and faculty.
• Lead Train-the-Trainer, DACUM sessions, and competency modeling with incumbent workers, college faculty, and community-based and employer workforce partners.
• Select and use learning management systems and other data management tools to monitor and report participant progress.
• Work with team to lead/facilitate industry curricular design meetings.
• Conduct workshops, seminars, and other instructional activities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/PREFERRED CORE COMPETENCIES

• Five years of experience working in a postsecondary educational or job training institution.
• Educational background and/or experience in curriculum development and assessment.
• Teaching experience in a community college, adult school, or adult-learner focused institution including for-profit and non-profits and/or public institutions.
• Experience working directly with employers including Key Subject Matter Experts (KSME) and other points of contact as identified by employers and partners.
• Experience employing occupational, industry, and curriculum research, design, and development tools and processes (e.g., competency mapping, DACUM, etc.).
• Proficiency in the use of both common and state-of-the-art instructional technologies (i.e., Canvas, AR/VR platforms, etc.).
• Expertise in accessibility requirements and technologies, including experience getting technology applications approved.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite and presentation applications.
• Strong communication skills in oral and written English.

SALARY

The starting salary range for entry-level positions is to $87,588 - $162,744 for a 12-month academic year. The selected candidate will be allocated within the salary range upon evaluation by the Los Angeles Community Colleges District Human Resources unit. Fringe benefits include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance and is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

APPLICATION PROCESS

For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following using PeopleAdmin:

1. A detailed letter of interest that describes how the applicant is qualified to fulfill each duty and responsibility, including the minimum and desirable qualifications.
2. Listing of teaching experience at a postsecondary or job training institution, including dates and name(s) of organizations and supervisors.
3. A current resume.
4. Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcript(s) from accredited institutions (official transcripts will be required at the time of interview). Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing found at: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf..
5. Contact information for three references (phone and email) that includes a current supervisor.

The completed application packet must be received by 4:30PM July 12, 2024 to be considered.

Application materials will not be accepted by fax, surface mail, or electronic mail. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Equivalency determinations are not conducted for selection of Instructor Special Assignment.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Final determination of faculty assignment is contingent upon enrollment, funding and/or class availability.

For questions regarding the position or the application process, please contact Chito Cajayon, Dean LATTC.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection and/or interview process. At least three business days’ prior notice must be allowed. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit www.laccd.edu/ada.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): It is the policy of the LACCD to provide an educational, employment and business environment free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, Ethnic Group Identification, ancestry, religion, creed, sex or gender (including sexual harassment), pregnancy, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, perceived to be in a protected category or associated with those in protected category and veteran status.

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator