Philosophy Instructor; Part-Time Faculty Pool Fresno City College

Philosophy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) – Fresno City College

Position available through continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed when vacancies arise.

• Teach a part‑time schedule of Philosophy courses as assigned.
• Utilize a variety of pedagogies and integrate technology for face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Apply effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter and adhere to institutionally approved curriculum outlines.
• Evaluate student progress through tests, examinations, written assignments, and oral responses in line with course objectives.
• Provide course syllabi to students.
• Maintain classroom records in accordance with District Policy.
• Submit all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including 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.
• Master’s degree in Philosophy; OR Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Master’s in Humanities or Religious Studies; OR a valid California Community College Credential; OR equivalent education and/or experience (requiring an equivalency).
• Must petition for equivalency if degrees do not match exactly as stated.

• Experience incorporating 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.
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional, relational, and classroom practices to better engage 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 with traditionally underrepresented student populations and the ability to support them across sociocultural diversities.
• Experience facilitating multicultural and cross‑cultural communication with sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.
• Experience with under‑prepared and high‑need community college students.
• Demonstrated collaborative ability with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student learning support.
• Proficiency with computers and technologies used in high‑quality instruction.
• Effective communication skills with students and staff.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials.
• Knowledge of the community college mission and goals.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Starting dates may vary. The position will remain on file for 18 months; if not interviewed or selected within that period, a new application will be required.

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It pledges to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process and to respond to the needs of its applicants.

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