PT Political Science Instructor

Cerritos College • Norwalk, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cerritos College is seeking a Political Science Instructor dedicated to serving students with diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities. The department values student engagement, discipline expertise, program innovation, and dynamic pedagogical approaches focused on student success. Experience or dedication to incorporating instructional and educational technology (e.g., Canvas, PowerPoint, Connect, Pearson MyLab) into the curriculum is highly valued. Faculty are expected to keep their curriculum current to meet the diverse needs and interests of the student body. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, and weekend classes.

Requirements

• Master’s in political science, government, or international relations OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, and any ethnic studies, Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR the equivalent
• Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of the student, community, and employee population.
• Faculty must be able to teach on-campus or remotely as assigned.
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of California residency prior to employment.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per Government Codes 3100-3109.
• Application materials must be submitted by the closing date.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to provide copies of all transcript(s) verifying all educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position.
• A foreign transcript must be evaluated by a NACES certified agency.
• All qualifying educational degrees/training must be from regionally accredited colleges and/or universities.

Nice To Haves

• Community College teaching experience.
• Experience and/or expertise in Race & Ethnic Politics (e.g., Latino Politics, Black Politics, etc.), International Relations, and/or Comparative Politics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain currency with current information, concepts, laws, and ideas in their disciplines and with best practices in teaching and learning.
• Check mailbox, voicemail, and e-mail regularly.
• Complete the checkout form before leaving campus at the end of the academic term.
• Maintain student confidentiality as required by regulation and Board Policy 5040 titled Student Records and Directory Information.
• Teach all assigned classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy.
• Teach all assigned classes for all scheduled minutes.
• In cases of necessary absence from class, notify the Instructional Dean or designee, or if unavailable, the Office of Academic Affairs in advance and have plans prepared so that a substitute, if assigned, can maintain continuity of course content.
• Teach courses in accordance with the course outlines of record.
• Provide opportunities for students to be aware of their progress.
• Submit a copy of the syllabus for each class to the Division Office.
• Keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress and submit them to appropriate offices by the published deadlines.
• Submit end-of-session grades, including supporting documentation, and attendance reports by the published deadlines.
• Submit required information about first-day, no-show students by the published deadlines.
• Submit textbook order information by the published deadlines.
• Meet all classes during the final examination period.
• Give final examinations at the scheduled time unless approval to do otherwise is granted by the Office of Academic Affairs or its designee.
• Keep all corrected final examination papers for at least one year following the close of the semester or summer term.
• Maintain a safe learning environment in classrooms, laboratories, and other instructional spaces.
• Allow the instructional manager and/or Instructional Dean, upon request, to review any assignments given during the semester.

Benefits

• The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment.
• The college encourages applications from all segments of qualified people.

What This Job Offers

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