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This web site provides a number of services for individuals seeking employment as a faculty, support staff or manager at a California Community College.
The California Community Colleges is the largest higher education system in the nation. It is comprised of 72 districts, 113 colleges and enrolls more than 2 million students. Community colleges provide basic skills education, workforce training, and courses that prepare students for transfer to four-year universities. The colleges also offer opportunities for personal enrichment and lifelong learning.
Full Time Chemistry Instructor
Pasadena City College is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Chemistry instructor, commencing on August 23, 2021.
Assistant Professor of Teaching
The School of Biological Sciences at UCI is hiring an Assistant Professor of Teaching with the potential for security of employment.
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Resources
How to Land a Community College Job
insidehighered.com
Every step of the application process for faculty positions can be quite different from applying for a job at a major research institution, counsels Melissa Dennihy.
Many graduate students dream of landing a tenure-track job at a prestigious research university, and advisers are also likely to have such institutions in mind when they assist graduate students in preparing job materials. But it’s possible that when a graduate student enters the job market, there may be few openings at research institutions and a far greater number at teaching-oriented institutions, including community colleges. Read More
Job Search Advice
higheredjobs.com
The higher education job market is competitive. Put your best foot forward and increase your chances of landing your next job in academe with the useful tips, advice, and job search strategies below.
- The Do’s of Writing a Spectacular Cover Letter
- Sample Science Position CV
- How to Appropriately Use Your Network During Your Job Search
See more cv, cover letter, and interviewing advice here.
What to Expect at a Community-College Interview
chroniclevitae.com
Not only are you unlikely to give a job talk during a community-college interview, you may not be asked any questions about your research at all. The fact that you do research may be impressive, but it’s not part of the faculty job description at most two-year colleges. In fact, the subject matter of your scholarship might not be particularly relevant to the entry-level courses you would be assigned to teach.