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Political Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool Join to apply for the Political Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool role at SCCCD International Education Political Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool 6 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Political Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool role at SCCCD International Education Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Skip to Main Content Home Search Jobs Job Alerts Log In /Create Account Help Human Resources Minimum Qualifications Equivalency Process Salary Schedules Board Policies Admin Regulations CCC Registry FAQs Contact Us Political Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary. Posting Details Announcement Information Posting Number Title Political Science Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool Campus Location Reedley College Start Date Essential Functions of Position The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial. RC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves. Responsibilities Providing instruction in Political Science in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for: Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Political Science; Include teaching courses in American government (including information on California state and local politics); Teaching other courses in political science; Teaching evening and/or weekend classes and large group instruction classes as needed; Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats; Communicating effectively with students; Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record; Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives; Providing course syllabi to students; Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy; Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; and Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122. Minimum Qualifications Master’s in political science, government, or international relations; OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND master’s in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, any ethnic studies, JD or LL.B. OR A valid California Community College credential; OR The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency). All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom. Desirable Qualifications A master’s degree in political science; Breadth of teaching experience in political science; Experience teaching at the post-secondary level; Experience teaching courses in legal and judicial reasoning; Experience in identifying and remediating knowledge and skills deficiencies to help improve student learning outcomes; Related work and professional experience; Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies; Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration; Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning; Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom; Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals. Salary and Benefits Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 – $52.55 for lab. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours. Selection Procedure The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview. Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position(s) is/are filled. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application. Additional Information This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary. Additional Information About The Position RC College Planning Site Open Date Close Date Closing Time Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * At the time of application, are your qualifications/degree(s) listed on your transcripts written EXACTLY as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job announcement? NOTE: If not, you must answer yes when asked if you would like to petition for equivalency (next question). Yes No * Do you possess degree(s) earned from an institution outside of the United States? NOTE: If yes, you will be required to upload an evaluation service assessment (foreign transcript evaluation). A list of some available assessment agencies can be found at under the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials section. Please upload under Optional Evaluation Service Assessment. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Yes No * Would you like to petition for equivalency based on your education and/or experience including knowledge and skills gained from informal activities? NOTE: If your qualifications do not exactly match the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement and you fail to petition for equivalency, your application will be considered incomplete. Yes No If yes, please describe your exceptional experiences, backgrounds or degrees which would be equivalent to the stated degree(s) or experience requirements. (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications) Resume or Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest Optional Documents Certificates Licenses List of Professional References Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation) Additional Documents Letters of Recommendation 1171 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721 Phone: (559) 243-7100 Back to top 2018 State Center Community College District To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at Any data not saved will be lost. Click 'OK' to keep your session active. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Education and Training Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SCCCD International Education by 2x Get notified about new Science Teacher jobs in Reedley, CA . 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