Term Instructor - Government​/Political Sciences Pool

TERM INSTRUCTOR - GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL SCIENCES POOL

Join to apply for the TERM INSTRUCTOR - GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL SCIENCES POOL role at Del Mar College - Corporate Services.

• Posting Number: F0074
• Position Title/Rank: TERM INSTRUCTOR
• Department:
  Social Sciences
• Position Type:
  Faculty
• Employment Status:
  Term
• Salary:
  Minimum $58,760.00 per 9 months
• Open Date: 11/10/2025
• Close Date:
  Open Until Filled
• No Effective Date of Employment: 01/06/2020

The purpose of this position is to teach assigned courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need. Courses may include online courses and/or dual-credit/early college classes. This temporary Term Instructor position could lead to an Instructor or Professor position in the near future.

• Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline to insure course content and objectives are met.
• Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.

Is Required. Successful experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction.

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

• Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline.
• Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success.
• Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities.
• Experience teaching college level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas).

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

• Teach five (5) courses per regular semester that could include online courses and/or dual-credit/early college classes.
• Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need.
• Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work.
• Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning.
• Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students’ work and the possibility of improvement.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures. Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.
• Assist in academic advising of declared majors.
• Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction.
• Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes.
• Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement in programs and assure compliance with professional standards, state‑mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/industry and higher education.
• Participate in the self‑evaluation process.
• Establish goals and objectives which may include…