Philosophy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Clovis Community College

State Center Community College District • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

Clovis Community College is seeking a Philosophy Instructor to join their Part-Time Faculty Pool. This role involves teaching philosophy courses and contributing to a diverse and equitable learning environment. The ideal candidate will have experience and a commitment to incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into their teaching practices, with a particular focus on supporting racially minoritized students and understanding the historical context of educational exclusion. The position requires a willingness to adapt instructional methods to better engage and support all students, regardless of their background. Collaboration with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success is also a key aspect of this role. Additionally, proficiency with technology used in instruction and effective communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• Master's in philosophy; or Bachelor's in philosophy and Master's in humanities or religious studies; or A valid California Community College Credential; or The equivalent education and/or experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion 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.
• Related work and professional experience.
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities.
• Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth, and the ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities.
• Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross-cultural communication with sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Experience with, and sensitivity to, under-prepared and high-need students at the community college.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success.
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials.
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility.
• Engage and support racially minoritized students through instructional, relational, and classroom practices.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support, and student success.
• Utilize computers and other technologies for high-quality instruction and student support.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Apply current assessment methods and materials.
• Understand and uphold the mission and goals of the community college.

What This Job Offers

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