Napa Valley College is seeking an individual with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and instructional administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly, our students. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Viticulture and Winery Technology at Napa Valley College, beginning Fall Semester, August 2015. Appointments are contingent upon Board approval.

NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE
The college is a vital part of a community known for its cultural amenities and year-round mild climate. We are dedicated to providing quality programs and services that promote learning and enhance individual development. The college has a rich tradition of educating generations of Napa Valley residents. We serve more than 9,000 students at our main campus, at a satellite campus in St. Helena, and through course offerings on local high school campuses. We are small enough to maintain a nurturing atmosphere, yet large enough to implement innovative educational programs and activities. We are a place where students are “first and foremost” in all we do.

OUR FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS
Napa Valley College has 94 full-time faculty and over 200 part-time faculty. More than 130 classified staff members and 30 administrators support our educational programs. We are a community of people excited about learning, and the college promotes and supports a spirit of teamwork. Attracting, nurturing, and celebrating diversity in staff and students is a college priority. We work with a diverse population of students from all socio-economic, cultural and educational backgrounds. This diversity is the real treasure of the educational experience at Napa Valley College. We value, model and encourage student success, creativity, integrity, adaptability, inclusivity, responsibility, openness to new ideas, respect for others, and health and wellness. We believe these values support the variety of learning abilities and life experiences present in the community college culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction of the Vice President of Instruction and the Dean of Career Technical Education (CTE), teach viticulture and winemaking classes; develop and revise curriculum reflecting current industry standards as recommended by industry partners and the Advisory Committee; work collaboratively with staff and other parties to maintain and supervise vineyards and laboratory facilities; act as liaison with the wine industry, advisory committee, and community groups; develop credit and noncredit courses and short-term workshops designed to meet the needs of the wine-related industries; assist the dean in program development and other division tasks; participate in professional development activities; maintain current knowledge in the subject-matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies; work cooperatively with other department members, the dean, and the vice president to develop and maintain quality instruction; perform related duties in the Technical Division, as assigned. Assignment may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, off-campus classes, and online or other technology-supported instruction. All contract and regular faculty are required to adhere to contractual obligations, meet assigned classes, maintain regular office hours, assist and advise students, participate in division activities and appropriate college committees, including regular faculty meetings of the department and division.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education: Earned Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience; OR any Associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Experience: Demonstrated teaching or training experience in the field of viticulture and/or winemaking. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desired Professional Competencies: One year of full-time or two years of part-time college teaching experience in viticulture, winemaking, fermentation science, or a related field, preferably at the community college. Demonstrated experience in: developing and revising curriculum; implementing teaching techniques to effectively address the learning needs of students from a variety of cultural, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds; using current information technology in the classroom; and assessing student learning outcomes. Ability to: work collaboratively with others; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Earned Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Viticulture or a related field.

NATURE OF ASSIGNMENT/COMPENSATION
This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to be worked according to the 175-day faculty work year. Initial salary placement is $54,429-$63,280 annually, with future steps to $89,457, subject to final ratification of the Faculty Association and the Board of Trustees in January 2015. Placement on the salary range is commensurate with education and experience. The college offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; employee assistance program; and CalSTRS membership.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - PRIORITY FILING DEADLINE:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015, 5:00 P.M.
Applications received by the priority filing deadline will be given full consideration

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested applicants MUST submit:

1. Completed CCC Registry Application.
2. Letter of interest, not to exceed two pages, that addresses how you meet the minimum qualifications and desirable competencies for the position as outlined in this announcement.
3. Request for Equivalency Review for Faculty Position form (only for applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications). (Available at www.napavalley.edu/hr)
4. Responses to the Supplemental Questions to clearly identify how you meet the desirable professional competencies.
5. Current comprehensive resume.
6. Legible copies of transcripts verifying college work and degrees (official transcripts required on offer of employment). Transcripts without the degree and confer date will be deemed incomplete. NOTE: Transcripts for degrees earned outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation from an approved service verifying that the degree is equivalent to the U.S. degree and must accompany application materials.
7. A separate list of teaching assignments over the past five years that includes Course Number, Course Title, Institution, and Year/Semester Taught.
8. List of 3 professional references.

Application materials must be uploaded via the CCC Registry at www.cccregistry.org. Click on “Apply for This Job” and follow the instructions.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application packet is complete. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the selection committee for further review. An application packet is only considered complete if items 2 through 8 above are attached to the application via the CCC Registry platform.

THE DISTRICT DOES NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS OR ATTACHMENTS BY E-MAIL, FAX, OR MAIL FOR THIS POSITION.

The college does not e-mail or fax materials to applicants. All required application materials must be submitted via the CCC Registry platform no later than 5:00 p.m. on the priority filing deadline in order to receive full consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be considered only if the recruiting period is extended. Please do not submit material not requested. Application materials submitted become the property of Napa Valley College and cannot be copied, returned, or submitted for other positions. Any expenses incurred in connection with the initial interview will be the responsibility of the candidate. If a second interview is required for a faculty or administrative position, the college will reimburse certain travel expenses.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

1. Describe your experience in developing training materials and/or curriculum related to viticulture or winemaking practices. (Limit your response to 300 words.)
2. What strategies and techniques might you use to motivate and engage employees or students to enhance skill and knowledge acquisition? How do you ensure that you address the diverse needs and learning styles of employees or students? (Limit your response to 300 words.)
3. How do you view the role of technology in teaching and training? Give specific examples of how you have incorporated technology into your work in the viticulture and winemaking industry and/or in the classroom. (Limit your response to 300 words.)
4. Tell us about your experience evaluating the effectiveness of your teaching or training techniques. If you have experience assessing Student Learning Outcomes, please include this in your response. (Limit your response to 300 words.)
5. Please provide a specific example from your previous work experience that required on-going collaboration with other businesses or organizations. What was your role? How did you ensure that the cooperative relationship was sustained and productive? (Limit your response to 300 words.)
6. Please describe your experience working with individuals of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those with physical and learning disabilities. Include examples of specific skills you have developed and challenges you have experienced. (Limit your response to 300 words.)

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact Human Resources.

Napa Valley College, an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug-free workplace and requires that employees abide by that policy.

For more information, contact our Job Line:
(707) 256-7107 (voice mail)
jobline@napavalley.edu