Part-Time History Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay

Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based on education and credited experience. Initial placement ranges:

• Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB): $89.20 – $130.94 per hour
• Lecture Course (Salary Schedule HC): $103.85 – $151.07 per hour

Assignments are semester-based and offered as needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned from the regular History Department curriculum
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours
• Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies
• Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and institutional needs

The College offers day and evening classes.

Requirements

• Master’s or higher in history
• OR Bachelor’s in history AND Master’s or higher in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women’s studies, social science, or ethnic studies
• OR demonstrated equivalency through degree, academic background, or professional achievement (see below)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff

If you believe your qualifications are equivalent to the stated minimum requirements, complete the Application for Equivalency – For Faculty Positions during submission. Equivalency may be demonstrated via:

• Degree Equivalency: A degree with similar content to those listed, where the degree title or coursework differs slightly
• Academic Background Equivalency: At least 24 semester units in the academic field, plus:
  • A broad cultural education (typically met by general education requirements for a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree)
  • A detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor (typically met by coursework required for the degree major)
• Professional Achievement Equivalency: Evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the field, including:
  • Preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability equivalent to those expected from a candidate meeting the minimum qualifications

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and recent successful experience teaching (or preparation to teach) college-level courses in one or more of the following areas:
  • Western Civilization
  • U.S. History Survey
  • African American History
  • Latinos in the U.S.
  • Race, Ethnicity and Immigration
  • Women’s U.S. History
• Familiarity with teaching methods that emphasize cooperation, collaboration, and active learning to encourage independent, creative thinking and higher-order skills
• Proficiency in using technology for teaching
• Commitment to the role and purpose of the community college and the division’s established academic standards
• Ability to:
  • Organize and explain materials for students with varying abilities, preparation levels, and cultural backgrounds
  • Develop instructional learning outcomes and assess student achievement
  • Teach theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter
• Commitment to using writing as an evaluative assessment and integrating writing skills across the curriculum

Work Demands

• Environment: Typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District’s telework program
• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Physical presence at on-site locations
• Communicate and interact with others
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work under changing priorities and deadlines with frequent interruptions
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.

Benefits

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California, or may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.