Under the general supervision of the Division Dean, to teach organized classes in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, and class schedules; to evaluate progress of students; to advise students concerning educational matters, to perform other instructionally related duties as assigned. The primary responsibility is to teach up to 10 units (Part-time) in the discipline of History.
Duties and responsibilities may include, but not limited to the following:
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Conduct organized classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information sheets.
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Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives. Evaluate the progress of each student and notify students in need of counseling services and/or tutorial assistance. Track student learning outcomes and maintain records of student learning outcomes.
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Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes in order to make the program successful.
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Attend faculty, division, or other on-campus meetings as required.
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Participate in the evaluation of course offerings, including the revision of course descriptions and course outlines.
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Coordinate with other faculty in the selection of textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials.
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Keep current with new developments and knowledge in appropriate fields of competency within the framework of support provided by the District.
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Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration.
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Maintain control of equipment, materials and supplies as assigned.
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Report to management any condition which might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public.
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Supervise readers as appropriate.
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Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and Board of Trustees policies and procedures.
Ability to:
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Prepare and present information and material in a classroom instructional situation.
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Be sensitive to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Knowledge of:
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Teaching-learning processes with special knowledge about individualizing the instruction program.
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Education:
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Meet District minimum qualifications in the assigned discipline.
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Master's in history OR Bachelor's in history AND Master's in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women's studies, social science or ethnic studies OR the equivalent.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
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Demonstrated teaching experience.
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Availability to teach in-person classes during the day (7:30-4:30).
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Desire and ability to teach college courses to high school students.
Effective July 1, 2016, adjunct faculty maximum initial placement on the Hourly Salary Schedule shall be step 5 (initial salary placement plus 4 years of teaching/relevant experience) of the appropriate class (SJCTA Union Contract: Article XVIII 18.7; Appendix A-2)