Adjunct Instructor, Political Science (Dual Enrollment Focus)

Los Medanos College•Martinez, CA

19d•$78 - $129•Onsite

About The Position

Los Medanos College seeks to create a pool of applicants for the position of adjunct (part-time) instructor in Political Science. Applicants should have the ability to teach fully in-person in the Pittsburg/Brentwood area, and be interested in teaching at both college and high school (dual enrollment) sites.

Requirements

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
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, and any ethnic studies, Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR the equivalent.
If you do not possess the required degree, you can submit a master degree equivalency form and upload a completed form in the attachment section of the online job application.

Nice To Haves

Interest in teaching college courses at high school sites (dual enrollment)
Demonstrated commitment to student learning and demonstrated commitment to promoting the success of all students in an open-access learning environment,
Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, cultures, preparation learning styles, and/or disabilities,
Commitment to professional growth and development and to innovation and improvement of teaching

Responsibilities

providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules
creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking
evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work
meeting with students outside of class
maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas
fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member
maintaining accurate academic records
performing other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
- Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
- Dental and vision
- Flexible spending (125) plan
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
- Sabbatical Leave
Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.
Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.