Class Purpose

The purpose of the Faculty Diversity Intern Program (FDIP) is to:

• Enhance the recruitment of qualified persons from diverse backgrounds pursuing their masters or doctoral degrees, or both, into faculty positions where such degrees are required, particularly for disciplines which recruitment is difficult and for disciplines in which a shortage of qualified faculty is anticipated.
• Enhance the recruitment of licensed qualified persons from diverse backgrounds currently pursuing an associate degree in vocational instructional positions, particularly for disciplines in which current industry experience is important and disciplines for which recruitment is difficult and in which a shortage of qualified faculty is anticipated.
• Enhance the recruitment of persons who meet the regular faculty minimum qualifications but who lack teaching experience for which current industry experience is important and/or disciplines for which recruitment is difficult and in which a shortage of qualified faculty is anticipated.
• Enhance the District's efforts towards building diverse and representative faculty.  

Please note that assignments may be made at any of the District’s colleges and may include day, evening, weekend, in-person, online, hybrid, or other service modalities based on program needs. Assignments are not guaranteed. Interns may be placed in counseling, library, or instructional positions.

For additional information about the Faculty Diversity Internship Program (FDIP), please contact Vanson Nguyen at 

Examples of Duties

• Gain hands-on experience teaching counseling or working with students in an ethnically diverse community college
• Share knowledge and skills in a professional setting under the supervision of an experienced faculty member
• Earn remuneration (if a class or position is available)
• Meet and build with other professionals through our cohort model
• Work closely and meet regularly with a Faculty Mentor

Supplemental Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. Applicants are required to demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications by submitting official or unofficial transcripts and providing a complete and detailed record of relevant professional work experience in their application materials.

The District will review education and work history to determine whether minimum qualifications are met. Determinations are made in accordance with Title 5 regulations and District procedures. Official transcripts and additional verification of employment will be required upon offer of employment.

If experience is required in lieu of a master’s degree:
For disciplines requiring a degree and professional experience, applicants must clearly describe how their education and work experience meet the stated minimum qualifications.
 
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following:
 1. An application.
2. A cover letter responding to the following:

• Why are you interested in teaching at a community college?
• Tell us about your long term goals as an educator.
• Community college students are often juggling life responsibilities with their academics - how would you help students navigate life and school?
• Describe how you reflect and/or connect with the PCCD student population.
• What parts of education do you believe need more research to improve?
• In what discipline(s) are you looking to become a faculty member?
• What would you most like to learn or experience in order to prepare yourself to become a successful community college faculty member?

3. A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and experience.
4. Transcripts

1. Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position; unofficial or legible copies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, if applicable

2. Degrees in Progress: If a degree has not yet been conferred, please upload your most recent in-progress transcripts. Applicants must be within one year of completing the degree.

3. Accreditation and Foreign Education: All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can be found at. Transcripts or translations in English still require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Please note, the District’s preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon: 1) submission of a current TB test clearance; 2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprint clearance; and 4) submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriate California Community College credential. 5) receipt of work verification required to meet minimum qualifications (if applicable).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• For interns with conferred degrees: Must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty in California Community Colleges but have no formal teaching experience
• For interns in Academic Disciplines: Graduate students with completion of at lest one-half of master's or doctorate degree program at an accredited instituuion
• For interns in Vocational Education (CTE): Six years of related work experience and completion of half of an associate's degree OR two years of related work experience and completion of half of a bachelor's degree
• Current registration and in good standing at a college during the term(s) of the internship
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for College of Alameda is Shayal Prasad.