Adjunct Ethnic and Diversity Studies

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Pennsylvania is seeking an Adjunct Ethnic and Diversity Studies instructor to teach and develop curriculum. Candidates must have a Master's in Ethnic Studies or related field, with teaching experience preferred. Responsibilities include preparing course outlines, measuring learning outcomes, and collaborating with colleagues. Familiarity with coursework and relevant software is required. The position is part-time and requires flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required, PhD preferred in Ethnic Studies or related field.
• Experience teaching on the secondary level is preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant software and certifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop curriculum.
• Create effective learning environments using varied instructional methods.
• Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Participate in department and college meetings and committees.
• Support the college's goals and engage in related duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Post-secondary teaching experience

Knowledge of industry-related software

Education

Master's degree in Ethnic Studies or related field

PhD preferred

Bachelor's degree with additional coursework

Tools

Industry software and systems

Job description

Position Title: Adjunct Ethnic and Diversity Studies

Department: Academics

Campus: College Wide

Additional Information: Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.

Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.

Work Hours (for hourly positions): Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Salary Grade: Per Contract

Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time

General Summary

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Master's degree in an Ethnic Studies field or related field, or PhD preferred. Living in a specific ethnic community is highly desirable. A Master’s in a related field, from an accredited institution, or a Bachelor's degree with additional combination of coursework and relevant professional experience in the discipline, may be substituted. Individuals raised in, or having lived in the specific culture to be taught, are preferred, and will be given preference over those who have only studied the culture in question. Individuals seeking employment in the department should demonstrate that they have taught the subject on the secondary education level at a minimum.

Applicants for teaching assignments are expected to have strong communication skills. Applicants are expected to have post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Duties

1. The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
9. Support the college's goals.
10. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.