History Instructor; Part-Time Faculty Pool Fresno City College

Overview

History Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College. This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.

• Teaching a part-time schedule of History courses as assigned.
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating instructional delivery systems including 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, in alignment with approved curriculum outlines of record.
• Evaluating student progress through tests, examinations, assignments, oral responses, etc., in keeping with course objectives.
• Providing course syllabi to students and maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy.
• Submitting all required grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed.
• Other duties as assigned per Administrative Regulation 7122.

All candidates must demonstrate responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students, and show equity-minded practice in the classroom. The following qualifications are required:

• 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 (equivalency).

Note: If the degrees listed on your transcript do not exactly match the stated requirements, you must petition for equivalency.

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility.
• Recent experience working with racially minoritized students and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion affect participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional, relational, and classroom practices to better engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Experience with student populations across cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds; experience with underrepresented students and foster youth.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction and student success; ability to use computers and other technologies for high-quality instruction.
• Experience teaching United States History, World Civilizations or Western Civilizations at the Community College or University level.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and the community college mission and goals.

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

For more information on salary and benefits, refer to the SCCCD & SCFT Part-Time Faculty Agreement.

The selection and hiring process for part-time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. If there is interest in your application, the hiring department will contact you directly with questions and/or to extend an interview opportunity.

Please note: This position does not have a closing date; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. By applying, you will be placed in a continuous pool. Start dates may vary. If you are no longer interested, withdraw your application. Your application will remain on file for 18 months. If not interviewed/selected within 18 months, you may need to submit a new application.

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment and selection processes.

Continuous Recruitment:
This posting creates an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by the hiring department when vacancies arise.