Part-time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. Assignments may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus classes.
Major Responsibilities
- Primary duties of adjunct faculty members are related to curriculum and teaching; the assignment is divided between lecture and lab classes as determined by the department. Adjunct instructional faculty are required to be available to students outside of class.
- Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
- Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
- Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
- Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
- Teach all scheduled classes.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Provide quality instruction, create and maintain an environment which emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Degrees must be from accredited institutions.
Master's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology; OR,
Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology AND Master's degree in Sociology, Biological Sciences, Forensic Sciences, Genetics, or Paleontology; OR,
Possession of a California Community College Instructor Credential (valid for life) in Anthropology or Archaeology;
OR
Master's degree in any biological science; OR,
Bachelor's degree in any biological science AND a Master's degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, or Marine Science; OR,
Possession of a California Community College Instructor Credential (valid for life) in Biological Sciences;
OR
Master's degree in Philosophy; OR,
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy AND Master's degree in Humanities or Religious Studies; OR,
Possession of a California Community College Instructor Credential (valid for life) in Philosophy and Religion;
OR
Master's degree in Geography; OR,
Bachelor's degree in Geography AND Master's degree in Geology, History, Meteorology, or Oceanography; OR,
Possession of a California Community College Instructor Credential (valid for life) in Geography;
OR
Master's degree in Sociology; OR,
Bachelor's degree in Sociology AND a Master's degree in Anthropology, any ethnic studies, Social Work, or Psychology; OR,
Possession of a California Community College Instructor Credential (valid for life) in Sociology;
OR
The equivalent.
