"Humanities Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool"

Job Description

Humanities Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool

Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA

Description: College of Marin's faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has a need to add candidates to their pool OR for up to one year from the date of application, whichever occurs first.

Courses in HUMANITIES enable students to seek an understanding of a broad cross section of cultural experience through such disciplines as literature, art, and other visual forms.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.

ONLINE INSTRUCTION

All faculty members must be available to provide instruction in the classroom (in person). Please note that the College does not offer online-only teaching assignments.

Essential Functions

Instructors appointed to the part-time temporary pool may be used to cover part-time, temporary and/or substitute openings in the department. Assignments can vary in duration and are not guaranteed. Assignments for Humanities pool instructors include:

• Providing effective classroom or laboratory instruction using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter
• Preparing and grading all class assignments and examinations
• Advising, assisting and evaluating students, evaluating learning outcomes and maintaining regular office hours
• Participating in program activities including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision making as well as the development of new teaching-learning methods and materials
• Contributing to development of program policies and procedures
• Participation in departmental and college professional activities and/or committees is welcomed, but not required
• Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required
• Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
• Communicating with excellent written and oral skills in English

Requirements & Desirables

REQUIREMENTS

1. A Master's degree in Humanities; or
2. The equivalent; and
3. Demonstrated sensitivity to, and an understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

If your educational degrees do not specifically match those listed above, you must request equivalency. Please review our Equivalency page for important information and instructions for applying under equivalency.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Teaching and professional experience in:

• Introduction to Humanities: Ancient Greece to the Medieval Period
• Introduction to Humanities: Renaissance to the Modern Period
• Additional Humanities courses with global and cross-cultural perspectives

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Desirable Attributes & Skills)

Competencies related to: curriculum & course development; teaching & learning theory; information resources & evaluating student outcomes; and, assisting student to develop critical thinking skills. Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing with a diverse campus community. Currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility and subject matter. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues and members of the campus community. Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the College of Marin. Understanding of contemporary equity and diversity concepts and issues in a community college setting. Familiarity with, willingness and ability to use multiple teaching methods including computer based learning. Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods that engage students and encourage them to be motivated self learners. Knowledge, training and experience with online pedagogy and technology. Evidence of excellent written and oral skills in English.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following: In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance. California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons employed by a community college in an academic or classified position to submit to a TB risk assessment developed by CDPH and CTCA and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and every four years thereafter. Certificated candidates who have not previously been employed in an academic position in California will be required to provide a medical certificate from a licensed physician showing that the candidate is free from any communicable disease unfitting the candidate to instruct or associate with students. The medical exam shall have been conducted not more than six months before submission of the certificate and shall be at the expense of the candidate. (Ed. Code Section 87408.6) DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All Marin Community College District (MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the MCCD requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. For more information, please see the MCCD Emergency Operations Plan. Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

The following documents must be attached to your application in order to render it complete.

SUPPLEMENTAL & SALARY INFORMATION

BARGAINING UNIT & RETIREMENT PLAN

UPM - Part-time Faculty: Employees in this position classification are considered Temporary Credit Unit Members and are represented by the United Professors of Marin (UPM/AFT 1610). Part-time faculty members are required to comply fully with the United Professors of Marin Collective Bargaining Agreement, including payment of union dues or charitable contributions.

SALARY INFORMATION

FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $80,887 - $124,850 Salaries for Part-time Temporary Pool members are based on the number of units taught and are paid at 95% of the Full-time Faculty Salary Schedule.