(Full-time) Ethnic Studies Instructor

Overview

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) is located in Redding, CA, offering a diverse student population with a focus on equitable education outcomes. The district is committed to providing educational services to students with various skill levels and abilities.

Description Of Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Meet classes/laboratories as assigned within the academic calendar.
• Develop and implement instruction for each class and laboratory period, consistent with the official course outline and District guidelines.
• Maintain online course components, including asynchronous or synchronous content delivery, as required by the teaching assignment.
• Provide regular, timely feedback to students; return all graded work in a timely fashion.
• Assign final grades for courses as required by District policy, administrative procedures, California Education Code, and Title 5.
• Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely manner and with consideration of cost to the student.
• Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.
• Serve as a resource for students in off-campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement or where such supervision is part of the instructor's load.
• Participate in professional development to remain current in the assigned discipline.
• Continue to develop professional skills and remain current in subject matter knowledge.
• Meet all flex requirements as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
• Participate in the evaluation process as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.

Knowledge And Ability

• 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.
• Design and deliver courses, including those offered in different modalities (e.g., in-person, online, hybrid).
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain subject matter currency.
• Absorb and explore new technologies and teaching practices that would benefit students and programs.
• Show sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities.
• Show knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.