Part-Time Political Science Instructor (Pool)

Part-Time Political Science Instructor (Pool)

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San Mateo County Community College District

Posting Number : 2014026F

Department : Human Resources DIST (DEPT)

Location : Caada College, College of San Mateo, Skyline College

Position Number : PTF047

Percentage of Full Time : Varies

FLSA : Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Months per Year : other

If other, please specify : Semester assignments as needed

Salary Range : Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows : Lab Course - $75.

48 up to $103.03 per hour. Lecture Course - $87.88 up to $118.85.

Position Type : Part-Time Faculty, Temporary

Who We Are :

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences, emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom.

The Position :

The Colleges seek a part-time faculty member in Political Science. The ideal candidate will share the Colleges' commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

This position is a 'pool' position meaning that openings may or may not be currently available.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Teach classes as assigned from the regular Political Science Department curriculum.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
• Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
• Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Possession of a Master's or above in political science, government, or international relations OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's or above in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, any ethnic studies, JD or LL.B. OR the equivalent.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach college-level courses in Political Science.
• Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
• Acceptance of the division's commitment to established academic standards.
• Commitment to using writing as an evaluative assessment.
• Knowledge of the use of technology in teaching.
• Ability to develop instructional learning outcomes and to assess students' achievement of these outcomes.

Benefits :

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

Open Date : 07 / 08 / 2014

Open Until Filled : Yes

To apply, visit : https : / / jobs.smccd.edu /

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