History Instructor

FT History Instructor – Norwalk, CA

Salary: $87,785.00 – $ annually
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
History-25
Closing: 2/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location:

Norwalk, CA

The History Department at Cerritos College invites applications for a 10‑month tenure‑track contract position. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate history courses in a variety of areas, including United States history, Black/African American history, Mexican and Latino American history, global studies, and more.

• Maintain currency in the discipline and best teaching practices.
• Check mailbox, voicemail, and e‑mail regularly.
• Complete the checkout form before leaving campus at the end of each academic term.
• Maintain student confidentiality per regulations.
• Participate in committee work, student activities, and shared governance.
• Attend staff development workshops, department and division meetings, and commencement ceremonies.
• Assist the Department Chairperson and Instructional Dean in unit planning, budgeting, and inventory.
• Develop and implement a “Flex Plan” as required.
• Post and maintain at least three scheduled office hours per week on distinct days.
• Teach all assigned classes and deliver all scheduled instructional time.
• Notify the Instructional Dean or designee of any class absence and arrange substitutes.
• Prepare and submit syllabi, enrollment, attendance, and academic progress records.
• Prepare and submit end‑of‑session grades, attendance reports, and related documentation.
• Provide access to textbooks, ensuring they are free-to-student, accessible to students with disabilities, and meet electronic material requirements.
• Conduct final examinations and maintain examination records for at least one year.
• Maintain a safe learning environment in classrooms and instructional spaces.
• Allow instructional managers or the Instructional Dean to review assignments upon request.

• Master’s degree in history, or bachelor’s in history plus a master’s in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women’s studies, social science, or ethnic studies (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population.

• Training and experience in teaching world history.
• Training and experience in teaching Latin American history.
• Experience teaching first- and second-year college students from diverse backgrounds.
• Interest in teaching dual‑enrollment students at local high schools.
• Certification in online teaching (e.g., @ONE Online Teaching & Design Certificate).

Salary commensurate with education and experience; benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance ($50,000), and participation in the State Teachers’ Retirement System. The position is a 10‑month tenure‑track contract beginning fall 2026.

Requires ambulatory ability and ability to operate classroom equipment, including a computer. Capability to lift or move objects of medium weight (
30 lbs
) on an occasional basis.

• Tenure‑track contract for 10 school months beginning fall 2026.
• Required adoption of a pre‑service orientation and/or probationary in‑service training.
• Fingerprint clearance, TB test, California residency proof, and other background checks required before employment.
• No immigration sponsorship provided.

Submit a Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and unofficial transcripts. Application materials must be received by the closing date. Contact Human Resources at hr for accommodations. The selection committee will evaluate materials, conduct interviews, and may include teaching demonstrations. Successful candidates will receive a formal offer.

The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. Candidates must provide proof of California residency and eligibility to work in the U.S. The District does not provide immigration sponsorship.

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