Salary: $70.01 - $91.74 Hourly
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: ADJ-BUS INS-25
Department: School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Opening Date: 09/02/2025
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionSolano Community College is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time instructor role within the Business Insurance: Property and Casualty Certificate Program. The curriculum includes specialized courses in property and liability insurance, personal insurance, and insurance codes and ethics.
This position is a part-time position. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. The district may cancel classes or change instructors as enrollment needs are determined.
APPLICATION PROCESS DETAILS:
- To be considered for this position, all complete applications and supporting materials must be received by the application deadline.
- Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.
- Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.
- Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the candidate has been completed.
- The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position.
- Oral interviews will be conducted to include a teaching demonstration.
- Travel costs related to the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty in fall and spring semesters who teach a 40% assignment or more. Responsibilities- Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations.
- Inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations.
- Meet administrative time lines and submit completed and required documents and reports.
- Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records.
- Participate in division staff meetings.
- Keep Student learning outcomes current and assess courses.
- Review of curriculum and assessment of student learning.
Instructors must also provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations; review curriculum and assess student learning; inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations; meet administrative timelines and submit completed and required documents and reports; maintain required student attendance and scholastic records, and both communicate and work effectively with others.
Minimum QualificationsQualified candidates must possess a California State Insurance License
ANDAn Associate's degree and six years (6) of professional experience in the related field OR
A Bachelor's Degree and two years (2) professional experience in the related field.
All degrees must be from accredited institutions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Knowledge of teaching; multiple teaching methods which include critical thinking and problem-solving strategies; and college academic requirements and standards
- Sensitivity to students from diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, (including those with disabilities, who have wide ranges of abilities).
- Candidates must possess a commitment to encouragement of learning and an enthusiastic attitude toward learning
Adjunct faculty may purchase health and welfare benefits, at their expense, to the extent permitted by the District's health and welfare benefits carrier and/or broker.
Eligibility: Taught at Solano Community College for at least two semesters (excludes summer session); must be scheduled for a minimum of 40% assignment at the time of enrollment in the health plan; enrollment periods to be determined each semester; once enrolled mandatory participation will be required (participation period to be determined); premiums will be made through payroll deduction and additional premiums due on a monthly basis by check to the Business Office no later than the 10th of each month for the succeeding month's benefits; and other procedures for implementation as determined by the District in consultation with the Association.