Political Science Instructor (PT)

Solano Community College•Fairfield, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Solano Community College Political Science Department invites applications for interested and qualified part-time/hourly instructors. This part-time Political Science instructor will teach in-person courses and may be offered assignments at various instructional sites, including correctional facilities. We are currently interested in faculty who are qualified to teach American Government and Politics, Comparative Government, and International Politics. In addition, they may teach other courses such as American Legal System, Constitutional Rights and International Relations. All teaching assignments will be in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Welcome Statement: Solano Community College values the diversity of our community and is committed to honoring and empowering all of our students. We are seeking highly-motivated applicants who excel in their chosen fields and are committed to working with the students from our communities. We invite student-oriented applicants who provide culturally responsive teaching, use a strength-based approach centered on students and are committed to continuous improvement of instructional effectiveness. Solano Community College District is a single college district that serves one of the most ethnically and racially diverse counties in California. Located on the ancestral lands of the Patwin people, Solano Community College’s Fairfield campus is in the heart of Suisun Valley midway between San Francisco and Sacramento. We also serve students at two centers in Vallejo and Vacaville, at Travis Air Force Base, and at three correctional facilities. Our many innovative programs are supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including a brand-new library and learning center. Students who attend Solano Community College are dedicated, persistent, and remarkable individuals who deserve the best opportunities a community college can provide. Our students come from both urban and rural backgrounds, from the military, and other diverse backgrounds. We serve students who represent the following cultures: Asian American, Black/African American, Filipino/a/x, Hispanic/Latino/a/x, Pacific Islanders, and, White Non-Hispanic. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population and who have an unwavering commitment to equity, especially the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. Solano Community College is committed to applying promising practices in support of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA). We are cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, and students. We invite you to join us on our journey to provide equitable and anti-racist education honoring and empowering the students of Solano Community College. Solano Community College District and Our Vision for Social Justice: Our Vision for Social Justice at Solano Community College includes increasing our community’s knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion [DEI] and to apply these principles in our work to honor and empower our students equitably. Solano College commits to institutional change to address systematic racism and to address opportunity gaps that persist at our College. Our focus is to increase the number of Latinx, BIPOC, and Indigenous/Native American students who complete a degree, certificate, and/or transfer to a four-year college or university. We are also committed to equity in all forms, including support for our LGBTQIA community. Current efforts toward equity include the Puente Project, Students Overcoming Adversity and Recidivism [SOAR], DREAMER support and resources, the Foster Youth Initiative, Extended Opportunity Program and Services [EOPS], and our Veterans Center. Additional efforts include professional support such as Teaching for Equity [T4E], Managers for Equity [M4E], and the Student Equity and Success Council. For more information, please visit us at www.solano.edu . Description of Position: The successful candidate will be qualified to teach courses in Political Science. Solano Community College seeks candidates who are community-engaged scholars committed to anti-racist, decolonial, and social justice pedagogy relevant to current and structural issues. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. The District may cancel classes or change instructors as enrollment needs are determined. Within the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, this part-time Political Science instructor may teach American Government and Politics, Comparative Government, and International Politics. In addition, they may teach other courses such as American Legal System, Constitutional Rights and International Relations.

Requirements

Master's degree in Political Science, Government, or International Relations OR A bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND a Master’s degree in Economics, Pubic Administration, Social Science, Sociology, Ethnic Studies, J.D. or L.L.B., OR the equivalent OR Possess a valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service in the discipline.
If you do not possess the minimum qualifications exactly as stated above you must request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of submitting your application.
All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Nice To Haves

Culturally responsive teaching
Strength-based approach centered on students
Commitment to continuous improvement of instructional effectiveness
Community-engaged scholars committed to anti-racist, decolonial, and social justice pedagogy relevant to current and structural issues.

Responsibilities

Teaching assignments may be split between day and evening, including weekend days, as well as between the various campuses and centers, and at correctional facilities and juvenile detention centers.
Teaching modalities will primarily be in-person, but may include hybrid, online and correspondence (as part of our correctional education program).
While performing all duties and responsibilities faculty will demonstrate understanding of and be culturally responsive to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, (dis)ability, and ethnic backgrounds of Solano Community College students.
Stay current in and implement new strategies for both subject matter areas and engage with effective teaching/learning strategies in multiple teaching modalities.
Advance equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established and evolving Sociology course outlines.
Must stay up-to-date with district technological policies and utilize different technological strategies for accessibility, student retention and success.
Inform/advise students about course requirements; evaluate and provide timely verbal and written assessments of student performance; prepare and grade assignments and examinations; meet administrative timelines and submit completed reports and required documents; and maintain required student attendance, scholastic records, and other related materials.
Optional participation in professional development activities and initiatives, both departmental and college wide.
Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics including effective communication with peers, staff, students, and administrators.
Participate in the development, assessment, and evaluation of student learning outcomes (SLO) and Program Level Outcomes (PLO).
Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty, contingent on workload assignment.