Adjunct Instructor, Hutchins School of Liberal Studies

2 weeks ago

Sonoma, California, United States Sonoma State University Full time

Department Overview

Faculty Employment Opportunity

Work Type: Temporary Instructional Faculty
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Temporary, Part-Time, Instructional Faculty
Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty Association

Our Commitment

At Sonoma State University (SSU), we are guided by our core values of diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability. As a public liberal arts and sciences institution, we are dedicated to fostering intellectual, social, and personal growth. We pride ourselves on a vibrant campus life that encourages broad-based intellectual and artistic opportunities, actively engaging the entire campus community. Our faculty are committed to creating environments that promote growth by leveraging the strengths of our scholars as they pursue new knowledge. This includes nurturing creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We aim to cultivate a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus atmosphere, valuing the full spectrum of languages, abilities, cultures, and perspectives.

The University

Sonoma State University boasts a picturesque 274-acre campus in Sonoma County, renowned for its wine country, providing an ideal backdrop for education and access to a wealth of cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Established in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses within the California State University System, dedicated to offering accessible, high-quality education. As a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we strive to reflect the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of our region and state in our faculty and staff.

The Department

The Hutchins School of Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary unit within the Arts & Humanities at Sonoma State University. Recognized nationally for its innovative, student-centered pedagogy, the Hutchins School emphasizes multi-disciplinary inquiry and the development of critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills necessary for navigating a multicultural and multiracial society. In small seminar settings, students and faculty explore topics from diverse perspectives. Various tracks within the undergraduate major prepare students for a range of careers and postgraduate studies, including pathways to elementary teaching credentials.

Position Responsibilities

We seek candidates with expertise across multiple academic disciplines and experience in interdisciplinary, seminar-based teaching, as well as large lecture formats, for a pool of temporary, part-time positions. The department is particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds in ethnic studies, literature, composition, education, child development, psychology, sociology, history, or science education to teach the following:

1) Teacher track service courses (e.g., LIBS 304, 'We Hold These Truths,' LIBS 312, 'Schools in American Society').

2) Courses in the Hutchins General Education Program (e.g., LIBS 100, 101, 102).

3) Courses on science in society or science education (e.g., LIBS 320B core seminars).

Applicants should indicate in their cover letter which courses they are interested in teaching, including any original course proposals that align with the core areas of study.

Qualifications

Required:

- M.A. or M.S. degree(s) in relevant fields (arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, etc.).
- A minimum of one year of teaching experience.
- Successful candidates must demonstrate pedagogical skills suited to the noted course emphases, possess an interdisciplinary educational background, and be adept at leading seminar discussions and supporting student writing.

Compensation and Employment Conditions

Full-time positions entail a 15-unit workload per semester. Salary is contingent upon the number of units assigned, educational qualifications, and funding availability, with an anticipated range of $4,530 - $6,056 per full-time month, prorated based on units worked.

Application Process

To apply, visit the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link on our website. Candidates should submit an application letter detailing the Hutchins courses they wish to teach, along with a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, and sample student evaluations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sonoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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