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STNC - Instructional Assistant - Ceramics
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Position Number: 2259262
Location: Ukiah, CA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts

STNC - Instructional Assistant - Ceramics

Salary: $21.69 Hourly
Job Type: Short-Term, Non-Continuing
Job Number: 2021-STNC-InstrctnlAsstCeramic
Closing: 6/6/2021 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Fort Bragg, CA
Department: Coast Center

DESCRIPTION
Mendocino-Lake Community College District is currently accepting applications for a Short-Term, Non-Continuing Instructional Assistant - Ceramics for our Coast Center.

This is a temporary, non-continuing position.

We are seeking an equity-minded person who is committed to supporting our diverse student population and faculty within the District Mission. Please review our District Mission, Goals, and Values at the following website: https://www.mendocino.edu/college/mission-vision-values-goals

Under direction of the assigned supervisor, assists ceramics instructors with classroom duties in the ceramics studio; assists students with the use of studio lab equipment and safety procedures; supervises make up labs and special kiln firings.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The Mendocino-Lake Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and to recruiting and hiring persons from diverse backgrounds. Diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students including first generation students, underrepresented students, and students of color. The District strives to employ and retain faculty, staff and administrative personnel who promote a positive learning environment and are well prepared to serve our increasingly diverse student population.

Mendocino College takes active steps to ensure equal employment opportunity and to create a diverse work and academic environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all.

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a Short-Term Non-Continuing (STNC), temporary, hourly position, 3 hours per week,
$21.69 per hour; Ed Code 88003 authorizes a governing board to hire STNC employees for less than 75% of a school year, up to 180 days.

Benefits: The College offers a Bronze level benefit plan at the cost of the employee.

Paid Time Off: The successful candidate will earn three (3) days of sick leave per year.

Retirement: This position may be eligible for CalPERS Retirement (contingent upon number of hours worked within the fiscal year)

ABOUT OUR COLLEGE

Established in 1973, Mendocino College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is a vibrant and inclusive academic community, rich in culture, creativity, diversity, and technology. A fully accredited two- year community college, the District serves more than 6,500 students across four locations in the greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties. Complete with a friendly small-campus academic setting and a respectfully collaborative work environment, Mendocino College prepares students for a future of innovation
and success.

The beautifully landscaped main campus is located in Ukiah, California. With views of oak- covered hills, sprawling vineyards, and distant mountains, the 127-acre campus is equipped with a state-of-the-art Library/Learning Center, high-tech Nursing Facility, and Student Center. The college operates three fully equipped centers in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, and Willits, conveniently providing our valued students with quality
instruction, academic support and administrative services in neighboring communities.

With a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instruction, Mendocino College provides a wide variety of degree, certificate, transfer, occupational, and basic skills programs. Mendocino College students learn in a nurturing and supportive environment enhanced by small-sized classes, personalized academic advising, and several hundred dedicated faculty and staff.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES

Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of California's most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties attract many visitors. Agriculture, timber, and tourism industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing. Mendocino and Lake Counties have a long and colorful history as a premium grape- growing region within the state's famous North Coast wine country. A relaxed and friendly lifestyle is characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf.

Check out the local visitor guides to find out more: https://www.visitmendocino.com/ & https://www.lakecounty.com/

Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The successful candidate will support student success and equal access by executing the following duties:

Loads, fires, and unloads manual and computer-controlled gas and electric kilns for all classes.
Assists Master Technician Certificate students in using the gas and electric kilns and advanced students in using the electric and Raku kilns, including safety equipment and procedures.
Tests new glazes, stains, underglazes colored slips and engobes to assure compatibility with clay recipes utilized by the studio (i.e., stoneware, porcelain).
Weighs, mixes, and sieves chemicals and materials used in making glazes, engobes and glaze stains; sets procedures and oversees the use of hazardous dry chemicals used in glaze making; labels and fills all chemical containers and bins with dry raw materials; updates related safety sheets.
Serves as co-advisor for the Ceramic Club; assists with coordinating guest lecturers, pottery sales, ceramic scholarship selection, general business, and student ceramic shows.
Services all equipment including kilns, potter wheels, slab roller, clay extruders, two glaze spray booths, slip mixer, clay mixer, pug mill, and power tools; maintains a service record for each piece of equipment.
Recycles wet scrap clay for student use.
Operates a microcomputer and word processing and spreadsheet software in carrying out job duties; updates college website for ceramic faculty including their syllabus, lecture schedule, and students' work.
Gives tours of ceramic studio to visiting schools, staff, and community members.
Conducts make-up labs for scheduled ceramic classes under supervision of instructors and special kiln firings.
Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Classroom/ceramics environment; exposure to fire, heat, and fumes from kilns; ceramic chemicals; dust. Physical demands include sitting, standing, reaching, bending, walking, and heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs); climbing ladders with heavy objects; drives one-ton maintenance truck to pick up supplies as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check and completion of TB test.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
Valid California drivers license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates of Arts/Science degree

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Various clays and ceramic dry raw chemical materials
Glaze chemistry, testing and making
Proper and safe storage of glazes, chemicals, and materials
Safety procedures used in a classroom and ceramic studio
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct
Basic instructional methods and techniques
Inventory methods and practices
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies
Basic recordkeeping
Basic first aid
Security measures to protect supplies and equipment

ABILITY TO:

Load and fire gas and electric kilns
Operate equipment used in a ceramic studio such as electric kilns, hand torch, table saw, sanders, drills, drill press, welders
Maintain and repair equipment used in a ceramics studio.
Reinforce instructional techniques and concepts to individual or small groups of students as directed by instructors
Provide instructional assistance to college students in a ceramics laboratory.
Understand and follow oral and written directions from ceramic faculty
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Maintain routine records and grade sheets
Maintain ceramic studio in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Learn, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the operation of the program.
Learn curriculum, goals, and objectives of the program
Update college website for ceramic program faculty
Perform general maintenance on studio equipment
Operate a microcomputer and word processing and spreadsheet software

PHYSICAL ABLITY TO:
Physical demands include sitting, standing, reaching, bending, walking, and heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs); climbing ladders with heavy objects; drives one-ton maintenance truck to pick up supplies as needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Through the online portal, submit the following documents:

Completed online application Resume

A letter of interest that succinctly addresses how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you for this position. Include information on how your background demonstrates a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students and employees

Contact Information for 3 personal or professional references (no letters please)

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee

Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be reviewed

Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials.

Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant

Incomplete application packets will not be accepted

Interviews are by invitation only

The college does not reimburse applicants for related travel expenses Due to the current health crisis, first level interviews will be held via Zoom

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and by accessing your application profile.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment)
In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States;
Must be fingerprinted through DOJ and FBI and have background clearance; and Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).
Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Sexual Harassment Prevention.

EEO STATEMENT
Mendocino College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. Mendocino College does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, genetic conditions, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), military or veteran status. Mendocino College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources no later than 72 hours prior to the closing date. Human Resources can be contacted at (707) 468-3065 or via email at HRRecruiting@mendocino.edu.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mendocinoedu/jobs/3076933/stnc-instructional-assistant-ceramics