PT Faculty POOL - Architecture - Urban Planning, Interior Design & Industrial Design

Long Beach City College•Long Beach, CA

48d

About The Position

We are looking for candidates who have the desire and willingness to cultivate an inclusive classroom culture that positively engages and impacts our diverse student population. Candidates should also demonstrate sensitivity to issues of diversity and have the ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation. As one of the most diverse community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs. The teaching assignment may be at the Pacific Coast campus, at the Liberal Arts campus and/or other college teaching locations. The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online or off campus and is subject to change as needed. Part-time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure. Part-time faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. Candidates should show evidence of sensitivity to, and understanding of, the socioeconomic, academic, cultural and ethnic diversity within the college student population, including students with physical and/or learning disabilities, as these factors relate to differences in learning styles.

Requirements

Any Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the discipline; OR,
Any Associate degree and six years of experience in the discipline; OR,
the equivalent
Evidence of a sensitivity, understanding, and ability to manage the classroom environment AND effectively provide instruction to community college students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach beginner, intermediate and advanced courses in architecture, urban planning, interior design, industrial design, and design-related fields
Ability to oversee and guide student projects to meet student learning outcomes
Ability to provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines of record
Recent university, community college or lower division teaching experience
2-5 years of experience in field of course(s) to be taught
Proficiency in Online Instruction with use of Canvas for LMS and content delivery
Preferred industry-aligned software latest version such as Rhino, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Solidworks and/or REVIT.
An ideal candidate will have recent experience working with racially minoritized students in the classroom, and a willingness to use culturally responsive instructional practices
Experience teaching studio, lecture, and seminar courses at undergraduate and/or graduate levels
Ability to mentor students in design projects, portfolio development, and career planning
Familiarity with modern fabrication methods and digital prototyping is preferred

Responsibilities

Commitment to serving the needs of the students, department, college, and community.
Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources.
May participate in in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.
May participate in curriculum and program development.
Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
Participation in ongoing professional development.
Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class.
Ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning.
Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for on campus and on-line courses.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.