History Instructor

Mt. San Jacinto College • Temecula, CA

346d • $78,506 - $112,772

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a History Instructor located at our campus in San Jacinto, CA. Mt. San Jacinto Community College District seeks a History Instructor to teach and develop courses in History. This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. The ideal candidate will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming. Full-time faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact time per week. Office hours are also required. Faculty are expected to participate in college governance through Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus, off-campus, and online classes. Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the district determines an extraordinary need, or circumstance warrants a higher placement. This is a full-time tenure-track academic position. This Academic assignment requires 176 service days per academic year. While this current vacancy is expected at the San Jacinto Campus, applicants may be assigned to any district facility. The start date for this position will be Fall 2025 (August). Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants. This position is in the California Teachers Association/National Education Association.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in history; OR
• Bachelor's degree in history AND Master's degree in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women's studies, social science or ethnic studies; OR
• The equivalent
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to teach US history and/or world survey courses
• Demonstrated engagement and ongoing commitment to Ethnic Studies programs, courses and pedagogy, and preparation to teach Black History in the American Context
• Evidence of ability to teach or develop specialty courses such as African American history or area survey courses including but not limited to Africa, Latin America, or Mexico
• Recent (within the last 5 years) teaching experience in history at an accredited community college or other regionally accredited higher educational institution
• Training or experience in the use of classroom technology and/or online instruction
• Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in history
• Demonstrated commitment to community college education, as evidenced in personal and/or professional experience
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching including an outcome-oriented focus on student learning
• Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to diversity issues in education

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction that includes lecture and laboratory classes in History in accordance with established Mt. San Jacinto Community College District approved curriculum and course outlines
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance and participation requirements in a course syllabus
• Effectively teach and communicate with students of diverse backgrounds
• Advise students on academic and career matters
• Assist in outreach and articulation with District high schools, four-year colleges and universities
• Post and maintain adequate and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and student records, and submit them according to published guidelines
• Prepare and grade class assignments and evaluations according to course syllabus
• Maintain currency in field
• Develop, maintain and evaluate curriculum
• Maintain and review course specific and program level student learning outcomes
• Interact with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction and participate in the development of instructional methods, technology, and materials
• Work with peers in higher education, business and industry to maintain currency of instructional programs
• Promote student success through the scholarship of teaching and learning
• Create communities of practice with faculty and staff in other areas of instruction to develop and implement effective instructional methods, technologies, and materials, in purposeful assessment at the course, program, and institutional levels
• Foster significant, long-lasting learning for students
• Participate in campus/college governance by serving on campus/college committees
• Participate in professional development, student and other educational activities in accordance with college policies
• Demonstrate respect for the rights and needs of students and demonstrate respect for staff, colleagues and the teaching profession

Benefits

• MSJC offers benefits to permanent, full-time and part-time employees. Detailed information is provided during employee New Hire Benefits Orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree