[Jobs] probable ADA violation

[Denna Lambert]

Kind of funny that their 10th requirement says:
      10. Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.

Maybe the hiring manager didn't stick around for that part of Equal
Access/Equal Opportunity training.  <grin>

Denna


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Below I am pasting the job posting, which can be found by visiting
www.jobs.valenciacc.edu
Click the link "search postings"
Go to "position title" box and select "instructor english" and hit search 
button.
Click on the link "view"

and you will find the following

      Position Title:  Instructor, English
      Position Class Code  F1001
      Location:  East Campus
      Position Number:  FN0041
      Home Department:

      Must be less than 30 characters.  Communications - EAC
      Position Category:  Faculty
      Qualifications:  1. Appropriate level of education [required] See 
Credentials Procedures Manual at 
http://faculty.valencia.cc.fl.us/forms/credentialsmanual.htm for details.
      2. Teaching experience appropriate at the community college level. (In

some cases, related work experiences in the field,
      professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, 
continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other
      demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to 
effective teaching and student learning outcomes may be used to support an 
application in lieu of degree and course work requirements).
      3. Acceptable eyesight (with/without correction aid).
      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  1. Knowledge and understanding of 
learning-centered values and goals.
      2. Knowledge and understanding of competency-based learning and 
developmental advising (Valencia's LifeMap).
      3. Ability to develop learning strategies that will promote successful

teaching in a learning-centered environment.
      4. Ability to use assessment to enhance learning.
      5. Ability to form an inclusive environment that respects diverse 
talents and ways of learning.
      6. Ability to engage in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
      7. Knowledge of, ability to develop, and commitment to use emerging 
technologies and alternative delivery methods
      appropriately, including on-line delivery, hybrid course options, 
content software, web-enhancements, etc.
      8. Professional commitment to education.
      9. Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the 
needs of diverse student populations.
      10. Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dick Davis" <ddavis at blindinc.org>
To: "'Jobs for the Blind'" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Jobs] probable ADA violation


> Sorry, I was unable to access it.  How about copying it into the body of
> your e-mail so we can all see it?
>
> In general, such requirements are illegal.  If the job listing says what 
> you
> say it does, I suggest you contact them and tell them that.  If they don't
> change the listing so it's nondiscriminatory, I suggest you file a 
> complaint
> with the Florida Department of Human Rights (or whatever the state agency 
> is
> called).
>
> It's essential that we shoot down these kinds of job listings whenever 
> they
> pop up; otherwise, there will be no end of them.
>
> Dick Davis
> BLIND, Inc.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of
> TaraPrakash
> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 2:58 PM
> To: Jobs for the Blind; blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Jobs] probable ADA violation
>
> Hi all.
> On the following URL I found a job posting for an English instructor at a
> community college in Florida. Curiously enough, one of the requirements 
> for
> applying was "acceptable eyesight". Do you think it is acceptable to put
> such a condition for English teaching despite the fact that so many blind
> persons are teaching English at various universities? Can something be 
> done
> about this? Please visit the URL if interested
>
> https://jobs.valenciacc.edu/applicants/jsp/s
>
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