Part Time Instructor, Health Education

Peralta Community College District•Berkeley, CA

20d

About The Position

Peralta Community College District seeks qualified part-time faculty to provide high-quality instruction and student support in alignment with the District’s mission of advancing equity, student success, and academic excellence. Faculty deliver engaging, inclusive instruction that promotes learning and achievement while supporting students’ diverse educational goals. Assignments are made as needed and may involve day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District’s colleges. The instructor teaches assigned courses according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes; prepares and delivers student-centered instruction using evidence-based practices; develops course materials and assessments; evaluates students fairly and maintains academic records; and submits grades and reports by deadlines. The instructor also fosters an inclusive learning environment, communicates regularly with students, uses the District’s learning management system and other instructional technologies as appropriate, complies with applicable policies and regulations, and participates in department meetings, professional development, and other college activities as appropriate. Applicants must meet California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office minimum qualifications. The District reviews education and work history and may consider formal equivalency requests through a separate process. Required application materials include an application, cover letter, resume or CV, and transcripts. Employment offers are contingent on required clearances, work eligibility, transcripts or an appropriate credential, and work verification when applicable.

Requirements

Master’s degree in health science, health education, biology, nursing, physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, dietetics, nutrition, or public health; or a bachelor’s degree in one of those fields and a master’s degree in any biological science; or equivalent qualification.
Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff, and community.
Submit an application, cover letter, resume or CV, and transcripts for all college degrees or coursework needed to qualify.
Degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.
Applicants with foreign degrees or coursework must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency showing U.S. degree equivalence.
If needed to meet minimum qualifications, provide a copy of a fully satisfied, lifetime California Community College credential authorizing service in the appropriate discipline.
Upon offer, provide a current TB test clearance, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, fingerprint clearance, official transcripts or an appropriate California Community College credential, and work verification if applicable.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines and student learning outcomes.
Prepare and deliver effective, student-centered instruction using evidence-based teaching practices.
Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments.
Evaluate student performance in a timely and equitable manner and maintain accurate academic records.
Submit grades and required reports by established deadlines.
Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.
Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.
Use the District’s learning management system and other instructional technologies as appropriate.
Comply with District policies, collective bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Participate in department meetings, professional development, and other college activities as appropriate for part-time faculty.