Philosophy Instructor; Part-Time Faculty Pool Madera Community College at Oakhurst

Overview

Posting Details Announcement Information Posting Number Title Philosophy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College at Oakhurst Campus Location Madera Community College at Oakhurst Start Date

Madera Community College seeks to hire part-time Philosophy instructors who are equity-minded and committed to student success. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader who collaborates with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners to close equity gaps. An equity-minded individual understands accountability for closing equity gaps, reframes inequities as a problem of practice, encourages positive race-consciousness, supports culturally responsive teaching and learning environments, and builds support for equity-related initiatives across internal and external communities.

We value placing the student at the center of everything we do and support participation in culturally relevant professional development to prepare for the student population served. Madera Community College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution dedicated to educating racially and socioeconomically diverse students.

• Teach a part-time schedule of Philosophy courses as assigned.
• Use a variety of pedagogies and instructional delivery systems, including innovative uses of technology for face-to-face, online, and/or 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 of record.
• Evaluate student progress through tests, examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc., in alignment with course objectives.
• Provide course syllabi to students and maintain classroom records per District Policy.
• Submit all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Fulfill teaching 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

All candidates must demonstrate responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students and equity-minded practices in the classroom.

• Master’s in Philosophy; or
• Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Master’s in Humanities or Religious Studies; or
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Note:

If degrees on transcripts do not match exactly as stated, you must petition for equivalency.

• Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into responsibilities.
• Experience with racially minoritized students; understanding of exclusion patterns in higher education.
• Willingness to examine and improve instructional practices to engage racially minoritized students.
• Experience working with students of diverse cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds; including students with disabilities.
• Experience with underrepresented student populations and ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities.
• Experience facilitating multicultural and cross-cultural communication with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with, and sensitivity to, under-prepared and high-need students; collaborative work with faculty and staff to enhance instruction and student success.
• Ability to work with computers and technologies used in instruction and student support; effective communication 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 of the Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule.
• Salary placements are based on education and experience as outlined in the Part-Time Faculty Salary Classifications.
• Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

The selection and hiring process for part-time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. If there is interest in your…