Gerontology Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District; California; On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Gerontology-related courses. The role involves delivering classes, supporting student learning, and contributing to curriculum and assessment under the area dean’s supervision.

Minimum qualifications require a Master’s in Gerontology, Psychology, or Sociology (or an equivalent degree) and a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusive education for a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Master's in Gerontology, Psychology, or Sociology required or equivalent. All degrees from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
• Equity-minded focus and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds, fostering an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned GERON courses under supervision of the area dean.
• Participate in curriculum development, articulation, and college committees as assigned.
• Maintain professional conduct, engage in ongoing professional development, and use current technology in teaching.

Skills

Equity-minded focus

Education

Master's in Gerontology, Psychology, or Sociology

Equivalent degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• GERON 303 - Introduction to Social Gerontology: Aging in Contemporary Society
• GERON 305 - Introduction to Geropsychology and the Aging Brain
• GERON 306 - Health, Wellness, and the Aging Process

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage:

• ARC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's in Gerontology, Psychology, or Sociology, OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.