NOTE: This is a shortened version of the announcement. The full announcement can be downloaded as a PDF from http://writingcenters.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/modesto_junior_college2009.pdf .

Definition

This is a full-time educational administrator position. The Director of Basic Skills will coordinate the College’s basic skills programs within the Division of Literature and Language Arts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, reading, developmental education, ESL or mathematics
• Minimum of one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience in a management role.
• Commitment to provide instruction for students with diverse abilities and interests.
• Personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural student environment.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the California community college system.
• Demonstrated successful interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
• Teaching experience at post secondary or high school level.

Salary Range

Administrative Management Range 36, $6,696 to $8,506 per month 2007-08, plus a $2,100 annual stipend for an earned doctorate.NOTE: Due to implementation of the 2006 Classification Study, effective March 1, 2009, the salary range for this position will become Range 38: $7,104 to $9,025 per month.

• One year of progressively responsible experience in a leadership position at a community college.
• Training and/or experience in teaching composition, mathematics, or reading at the community college level, with specific expertise in basic skills or developmental mathematics, writing, or reading.
• Experience in curriculum evaluation and development and/or program evaluation and development and in assessing effectiveness.
• Experience in developing and assessing learner outcomes.
• Current knowledge of or experience with assessment processes and instruments.
• Experience with computer-based instruction, self-paced tutorials and computer-assisted learning labs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to student learning and to the success of all students.

Closing Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 5:00 P.M.

Selection Procedures:

Applications are to be forwarded to:

Yosemite Community College District

Human Resources

P.O. Box 4065, Modesto, CA 95352 – OR –

2201 Blue Gum Avenue

Modesto, CA 95358

And must be received no later than the closing date, Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 5:00 P.M.

When submitting application, the following is to be included:

1. A YCCD Administrative Application Form

2. A personal letter of application

3. Resume

4. Unofficial transcripts

5. Three current letters of reference signed & dated within the last twelve (12) months.

Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee, which will select candidates to be interviewed. After interviews, a recommendation will be forwarded to the President, Chancellor, and Board of Trustees.