History Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 62,667 - 85,108; Part time

Job summary

A California community college is seeking a part-time History Instructor to teach courses in World Civilizations and United States History. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective communication and teaching methods, engage with a diverse student population, and ensure adherence to curriculum standards. Salary ranges from $45.49 to $61.78 for lecture courses, with a commitment to equity and inclusion in education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in history or related field required.
• Experience teaching at the community college or university level preferred.
• Ability to effectively engage and support diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in History in various settings.
• Teach Introductory survey courses in World Civilizations and U.S. History.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain classroom records.

Skills

Effective communication

Teaching methods

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s in history

Bachelor's in history AND master’s in political science or related field

Job description

History Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

Providing instruction in History in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching history;
• Teaching introductory survey courses in World Civilizations, Western Civilizations, United States History, and other courses as needed;
• 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, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and 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; and
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience teaching World Civilizations, Western Civilizations, and United States History courses at the Community College or University level;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions 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;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits: Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 – $52.55 for lab.

Reedley College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.