Anthropology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool

About the role

This is for an adjunct pool that will be used to staff part-time adjunct positions for the 2021-2022 academic year. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Anthropology courses. This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies. Other duties include: participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Behavioral Science department; maintaining subject matter currency; developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of Anthropology courses.
• Teach at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Behavioral Science department.
• Maintain subject matter currency.
• Develop and revise curriculum.
• Use computer and multimedia technology.
• Collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities.

Requirements

• Master's in anthropology or archaeology;
• Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in sociology, biological sciences, and forensic sciences, genetics or paleontology;
• Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Anthropology at the California Community College level;
• Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Skills

• Broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline.
• Work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population.
• Effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals.
• Develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

Benefits

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Pay

The starting salary range is $60.00/hour; Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

Schedule

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