Part-Time History Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt. Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based on education and credited experience. Initial placement ranges: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour; Lecture Course (Salary Schedule HC) - $103.85 up to $151.07. Assignments are semester-based as needed.

Duties and 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 general institutional needs.

The College offers day and evening classes.

Employment Standards

Knowledge Of

• Recent successful experience teaching, or preparation to teach, college-level courses in one or more of the following areas of history: Western Civilization, U.S. History Survey, African American History, Latinos in the U.S., Race, Ethnicity and Immigration, and Women's U.S. History.
• Teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, engaging students actively in learning to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills.
• The use of technology in teaching.

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
• Acceptance of the division's commitment to established academic standards.
• Ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
• Develop instructional learning outcomes and methods for assessing students' achievement of these outcomes.
• Organize and teach theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter in ways appropriate to students' abilities.
• Commitment to using writing as an evaluative assessment and SMCCCD's goal of integrating writing skills across the curriculum.

Job 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
• The equivalent (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 as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Equivalency: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, complete the Application for Equivalence during submission. The three means of demonstrating equivalency are:

• Degree Equivalence: Possess a degree(s) with similar content to those listed. The degree name may differ, or coursework may vary slightly. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.
• Academic Background Equivalence: For disciplines where a Master's degree is not generally expected or available, or where the degree is specialized, complete at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field, including:
  • A broad cultural education (typically met by general education requirements for any 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 Equivalence: Demonstrate equivalence to general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree and provide evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. Submit evidence such as preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Work Demands

The following are representative of the environmental, physical, and mental demands required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Environmental: Typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.
• 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 of time.
• 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.
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior.

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.

Additional Information

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