History; Adjunct​/Part-time

Job Title & Details

History (Adjunct/Part-time)

Salary: $77.44 - $98.98 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 29

Closing:
Continuous

Location:

Rocklin, CA

Division:
Instruction Office

In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available.

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Curriculum Development – ESSENTIAL:
Review and evaluate curriculum to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of divisional/departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with adjunct faculty instructors to enhance consistency of lecture/laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies; make changes to curriculum, as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure.

PERIPHERAL:
Review curriculum for concordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards.

Lecture / Laboratory Preparation – ESSENTIAL:
Review and evaluate new textbooks; select textbooks deemed most useful and appropriate; read current literature (books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) for lectures and laboratories; review and prepare computer and audio‑visual materials; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and transparencies; coordinate with book publishing company sales representatives. PERIPHERAL:
Complete book order forms; prepare lesson plans; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter; familiarize with equipment.

Lecture / Laboratory Presentation – ESSENTIAL:
Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information clearly; use analogies and examples; provide instructional objectives; outline major points on board; enhance presentations with visual aids; distribute handouts; answer questions; encourage participation; monitor student activity; maintain order and provide equal opportunity for participation.

Student Performance Evaluation – ESSENTIAL:
Develop quizzes, texts, and examinations; monitor examinations for unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses; assign and grade; advise students; refer to student services. PERIPHERAL:
Input scores into a computer; provide printouts of scoring data.

Shared Governance Participation – ESSENTIAL:
Attend departmental meetings; respond to requests for information; participate in curriculum development; represent department on campus‑wide committees. PERIPHERAL:
Attend divisional or building meetings; serve on selection committees; attend Board of Trustees meetings as necessary.

Ancillary Student Services – ESSENTIAL:
Hold regular office hours; provide academic advice; serve as a positive role model; participate in graduation ceremonies. PERIPHERAL:
Provide recommendation letters; hold review sessions; advise relative to History Department curriculum.