San Mateo County Community College District
Part-Time Political Science Instructor (Pool)
San Mateo County Community College District, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Part-Time Political Science Instructor (Pool)
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.
Who We Are:
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, 'success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.' The Districts 'Students First' Strategic Plan is focused on 'Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.' We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at San Mateo County Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.
The College and the District:
The San Mateo County Community College District is home to Caada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. All three of our colleges are designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions enrolling approximately 33,000 students each academic year. San Mateo County Community College District has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the San Mateo County Community College Districts Educational Services & Planning website.
Who We Want:
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and
Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
The San Mateo County Community College District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.
Your cover letter must include discussion of the following questions:
What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized?
Think of the most successful class you have taught. What were the key factors in creating that success for racially-minoritized and other underserved disproportionately disadvantaged students?
How is your teaching approach culturally-responsive to the students you serve?
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. The District maintains a 'pool' of applications for positions which are needed on an ongoing basis at Canada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. The advantage of 'pool' positions is when a position becomes available, the Dean may immediately begin screening applications from the available pool of applicants without having to post a position and wait while the position is being advertised. Your application for this position will be kept current for a period of two years.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.
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. The College offers day and evening classes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a Masters or above in political science, government, or international relations OR Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters or above in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, any ethnic studies, JD or LL.B. OR the equivalent (see below)
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The screening committee will select for interview candidates from among those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, give evidence of any or all of the following:
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 divisions commitment to established academic standards.
Commitment to using writing as an evaluative assessment.
Knowledge of the use of technology in teaching.
Ability to use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills.
Ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
Ability to develop instructional learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing students achievement of these outcomes.
Ability to organize and teach both theoretical and practical applications of the subject-matter in ways appropriate to students abilities.
Commitment to the SMCCCD goal of integrating writing skills across the curriculum.
Conditions of Employment:
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:
Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
Submit verifications of prior employment
Satisfactory references
Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment
Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.
EEO Statement:
The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.
Accommodations:
Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our:
Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
Annual Security Report:
San Mateo County Community College Districts (SMCCCD) 2020 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. Our 2020 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The 2020 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2020
Annual Security Report
is now available. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000.
To apply, visit:
https://jobs.smccd.edu/
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
Who We Are:
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, 'success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.' The Districts 'Students First' Strategic Plan is focused on 'Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.' We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at San Mateo County Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.
The College and the District:
The San Mateo County Community College District is home to Caada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. All three of our colleges are designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions enrolling approximately 33,000 students each academic year. San Mateo County Community College District has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the San Mateo County Community College Districts Educational Services & Planning website.
Who We Want:
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and
Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
The San Mateo County Community College District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.
Your cover letter must include discussion of the following questions:
What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized?
Think of the most successful class you have taught. What were the key factors in creating that success for racially-minoritized and other underserved disproportionately disadvantaged students?
How is your teaching approach culturally-responsive to the students you serve?
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. The District maintains a 'pool' of applications for positions which are needed on an ongoing basis at Canada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. The advantage of 'pool' positions is when a position becomes available, the Dean may immediately begin screening applications from the available pool of applicants without having to post a position and wait while the position is being advertised. Your application for this position will be kept current for a period of two years.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.
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. The College offers day and evening classes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a Masters or above in political science, government, or international relations OR Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters or above in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, any ethnic studies, JD or LL.B. OR the equivalent (see below)
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The screening committee will select for interview candidates from among those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, give evidence of any or all of the following:
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 divisions commitment to established academic standards.
Commitment to using writing as an evaluative assessment.
Knowledge of the use of technology in teaching.
Ability to use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills.
Ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
Ability to develop instructional learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing students achievement of these outcomes.
Ability to organize and teach both theoretical and practical applications of the subject-matter in ways appropriate to students abilities.
Commitment to the SMCCCD goal of integrating writing skills across the curriculum.
Conditions of Employment:
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:
Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
Submit verifications of prior employment
Satisfactory references
Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment
Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.
EEO Statement:
The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.
Accommodations:
Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our:
Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
Annual Security Report:
San Mateo County Community College Districts (SMCCCD) 2020 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. Our 2020 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The 2020 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2020
Annual Security Report
is now available. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000.
To apply, visit:
https://jobs.smccd.edu/
#J-18808-Ljbffr