Contract Faculty Position in Humanities

1 week ago


San Diego, California, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

About the Position:

We are seeking a highly qualified Contract Instructor to join our Humanities department at San Diego Community College District. As a Contract Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching introductory level Humanities courses and contributing to the development of the department's curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach introductory level Humanities courses offered by the department, and/or available within the district's course catalog
  • Demonstrate versatility in instructional methodology and technology and the ability to serve diverse student populations
  • Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening, online and off-campus as needed
  • Maintain currency in subject matter and developments in the field
  • Participate in program development and expansion of Humanities course offerings, making use of Guided Pathways to facilitate student success within both academic and career-based goals
  • Participate in program review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning
  • Participate in curriculum development and program planning
  • Serve on and attend department, college, and district committees
  • Participate in appropriate professional development activities and workshops
  • Communicate with students and staff in a professional manner
  • Continuous effort to find and close equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices in the classroom and in the campus community

Requirements:

  • Master's in humanities OR the equivalent
  • Experience in teaching a variety of Humanities courses at the community college level
  • Current knowledge of the Humanities discipline, and adjacent fields of study Philosophy and World Religions), as well as emerging trends, research, and pedagogy
  • Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level
  • Competent in new pedagogies, such as accelerated learning, supplemental instruction, online, HyFlex, or hybrid teaching, and other pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity
  • Recent experience working with diverse student populations in the classroom, specifically underrepresented student populations and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes
  • Experience actively engaging in a college campus community
  • Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students
  • Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the classroom
  • Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and maintain professionalism and collegiality
  • Knowledge of and willingness to utilize Open Educational Resources to open access for students

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion


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