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The Faculty Diversity Internship Program trains and prepares interns, interested in teaching at a community college, for future faculty employment opportunities. The intent of the program is to increase the pool of potential candidates that reflect the diversity of our student population in the local community, greater Los Angeles area, and internationally. The program offers professional development workshops on various instructional related topics and classroom training under the guidance of a mentor in a specific discipline. Refer to the Minimum Qualifications List (pdf) to review qualifications for each discipline. Applications will be accepted for all disciplines including, but not limited to, the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Computer Science, Economics, English, English as a Second Language (ESL), Marketing, Math, Music, Social Sciences, Sociology, and Speech/Communications. The program is not available for counseling interns.
Summer Training Institute
The Summer Training Institute includes an orientation, workshops, preparation for teaching internship, and meetings with a mentor. There are a minimum of five training sessions which will be held during the week and Saturdays.
Fall Teaching Internship
The Fall Teaching Internship includes class observation, classroom activities (under the supervision of the mentor) which include preparing and teaching course topics and grading papers. During this time, the intern will also attend campus activities and meetings with a mentor. The days and times will vary.
Mock Interview
This one-day workshop will cover the application process and interviewing skills.
Award Ceremony
The award ceremony will recognize the interns that have completed the program.