Gerontology Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking a qualified candidate for a part-time, temporary adjunct faculty position in Gerontology. The faculty member will teach assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean and help students reach their potential in mastering course content. The assignment may include GERON 303, Introduction to Social Gerontology: Aging in Contemporary Society; GERON 305, Introduction to Geropsychology and the Aging Brain; and GERON 306, Health, Wellness, and the Aging Process.

The adjunct faculty member will assess student learning outcomes, maintain current knowledge in their teaching field, pursue professional development, use current technology in job duties, and uphold professional conduct and ethics. Other duties include assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review, participating in college committees and faculty governance, accreditation, and student co-curricular activities, and performing other duties assigned by the area dean or associated with adjunct faculty work.

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper- or graduate-level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience, under the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract. The initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Gerontology, Psychology, or Sociology, or equivalent; all degrees must be from an accredited institution and completed by the time of hire.
• Equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of diverse community college student backgrounds, including academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, and differences in learning styles related to physical or learning disabilities.
• Ability to successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean.
• Help students fulfill their potential in mastering course content.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge in the regular teaching field.
• Continue professional development.
• Utilize current technology in the performance of job duties.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the position.
• Assist with articulation and curriculum development and review.
• Serve on college committees and participate in faculty governance, including accreditation and student co-curricular activities.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean and fulfill other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level