Criminology Instructor; Part-Time Faculty Pool Fresno City College

Criminology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool)

Fresno City College, Fresno, CA

• Teach a part-time schedule of Criminology courses as assigned;
• Use a variety of pedagogies and integrate a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face‑to‑face, online, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff;
• Use effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adhering to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines;
• Evaluate student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Provide course syllabi to students and maintain classroom records in accordance with district policy;
• Turn in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
• Fulfill all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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;
• Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of directly related professional experience; or
• Associate degree and six years of directly related professional experience; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of historical patterns of exclusion;
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional, relational, and classroom practices to engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including 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 diversities;
• Experience facilitating multicultural and cross‑cultural communication with sensitivity to 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 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.

• Newly hired part‑time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part‑time Faculty Salary Schedule;
• All salary classification placements on the salary schedule will be based on education and experience as outlined in the Part‑time Faculty Salary Classifications;
• Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. We endeavor to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process.

1171 Fulton Street,
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: (559) 243‑7100