Ethnic Studies Adjunct Instructor — In-Person, Multi-Site

College of the Desert; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Desert invites candidates for part-time adjunct instructor roles across Palm Desert and other campus sites including Indio, Mecca/Thermal, Desert Hot Springs, and Palm Springs. In-person teaching may occur day, evening, or weekend, at various campus locations.

The CODAA bargaining unit governs salary placement and adjunct pay scales. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating courses aligned with official outlines, delivering syllabi, and supporting student

Qualifications

• Master's in African-American/Black/Africana Studies or Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/o Studies, or Asian-American Studies, or Native American/ American Indian Studies ----OR----- Master's in Ethnic Studies ----OR----the equivalent.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities

• a. Meet classes/lab on day and times assigned
• b. Develop and implement instruction for each class/lab period which is consistent with the official course outline
• c. Develop and distribute the first week of class, a written syllabus for each course to communicate to students course objectives, grading criteria, and classroom policies
• d. Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws
• e. Ensure course textbooks and instructional materials are made available to students in a timely manner
• f. Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate
• g. Supervise student in off-campus activities when participation is part of the instructor’s load
• a. Evaluate students' progress toward meeting course objectives; advise the students of course objectives, methods of evaluation and the results of the evaluation
• b. Return assignments and examination results in a timely fashion
• c. Assign grades to students in the manner provided by District policy and administrative procedure and prescribed by Ed Code and Title V regulations for the State of California
• d. Submit grade report forms and other reporting forms, including but not limited to census, progress reports, attendance records, and proctoring forms, in a timely and accurate manner
• a. Abide by department regulations concerning the proper use, care, and security of equipment
• b. Advise Supervisor of unsafe conditions or potential hazards and recommend solutions
• c. Fulfill all obligations as established in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement
• d. Keep official records required by District policy and administrative procedures and submit them in accordance with college procedures
• a. Advise enrolled students on such matters as: Learning skills, collateral or enrichment reading or experience opportunities for further understanding of the courses or subject field, career alternative/opportunities related to the subject field
• b. Provide academic assistance and related services to students during office hours
• c. Participate in the credit by examination program where applicable
• d. Participate in the development and review of curriculum as needed
• e. Participate in the development of alternative teaching modalities
• f. Schedule, announce to students in all classes, and maintain office hours
• g. Participate in advisory committee meetings as required
• h. Participate in professional development activities
• i. Attend and participate in department/center meetings when assigned by the District or shared governance
• j. Participate in the process of shared governance by contributing to the academic community through committee work on the department division, college and/or district level, or participate in other significant non-classroom college, district, or community activities
• k. Consult with Supervisor on personnel needs; assist with position announcements, recruitment, and screening/interviewing committees
• l. Participate in mentoring of new faculty as assigned

Job description

College of the Desert invites candidates for part-time adjunct instructor roles across Palm Desert and other campus sites including Indio, Mecca/Thermal, Desert Hot Springs, and Palm Springs. In-person teaching may occur day, evening, or weekend, at various campus locations.

The CODAA bargaining unit governs salary placement and adjunct pay scales. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating courses aligned with official outlines, delivering syllabi, and supporting student