History Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College

SCCCD International Education; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Madera Community College, part of the State Center Community College District, seeks a History Instructor to teach on campus and at off-site locations with a flexible part‑time schedule across face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid formats.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in history or equivalent qualifications, demonstrates a commitment to equity, and can employ diverse pedagogies, maintain records, and participate in ongoing professional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s in history or equivalent education/experience as detailed in minimum qualifications.
• Commitment to equity-minded practice and understanding diverse student backgrounds.
• Ability to use diverse pedagogies and technology for in-person, online, and hybrid formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach a part-time schedule of History courses as assigned.
• Use a variety of pedagogies and instructional delivery systems (face‑to‑face, online, hybrid).
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Adhere to approved curriculum outlines and course objectives.
• Evaluate student progress through tests, assignments, and other assessments.
• Provide course syllabi to students and maintain classroom records.
• Submit grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Teach across varied instructional settings and times as needed.
• Fulfill duties and responsibilities per Administrative Regulation 7122; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s in history; or Bachelor’s in history and Master’s in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women’s studies, social science or ethnic studies; or a valid California Community College Credential; or the equivalent education and/or experience

Job description

History Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) at Madera Community College.

Essential Functions of Position

Providing instruction in History on the Madera Community College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching a part-time schedule of History courses as assigned;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems, including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty, and staff;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter and adhering to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests, examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
• Fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice within the classroom, and:

• Master’s in history; or
• Bachelor’s in history and Master’s in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women’s studies, social science or ethnic studies; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities;
• Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth, and the ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities;
• Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross-cultural communication with sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;
• Experience with, and sensitivity to, under‑prepared and high‑need students at the community college;
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success;
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high‑quality instruction and support to students;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

• Newly hired part‑time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Schedule.
• All salary classification placements on the salary schedule will be based on education and experience (where applicable) as outlined in the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Classifications.
• Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process for part‑time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise. This position does not have a closing date, and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. Start dates may vary. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application. Your application will remain on file for 18 months. If you are not interviewed or selected for a position within the 18 months and still wish to pursue employment, a new application will be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process. We endeavor to be a service‑minded organization and respond to the needs of our applicants. SCCCD EEO Plan.

Contact: 1171 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721

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