Part-Time Instructor of History - Arts, Sciences, and Human - Columbia College

Job Title

Part‑Time Instructor of History – Arts, Sciences, and Human Performance – Columbia College (2026‑2027)

Columbia College

Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94

Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22

Part‑time faculty office hours paid at $30 per hour.

Eligible only for Workers’ Compensation.

The successful candidate will join a History department that creates curriculum responsive to student needs and seeks to increase student completion through equity strategies.

• Master’s in History/Political Science OR a Bachelor's in History/Political Science with a Master’s in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women’s studies, social science, or ethnic studies.
• Master’s in political science, government, or international relations OR a Bachelor's in any of those fields with a Master’s in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, or any ethnic studies.
• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR equivalent.
• Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community‑college students.
• Sensitivity to the needs, problems, and challenges of a diverse student population.
• Minimum qualifications are determined by the California State Chancellor’s Office.

• Ability to develop curriculum or services that emphasize innovation and improve student equity.
• Enthusiasm for the learning process.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Engagement in professional growth and staying current in subject area and state initiatives.
• Adaptability to change and ambiguity.
• Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
• Willingness to participate in shared governance and collaborate.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, and public presentation ability.
• Education or experience teaching History/Political Science at the community‑college level, especially basic skills.
• Current knowledge of History/Political Science and assessment processes for student success.
• Competence in modern pedagogies such as Universal Design and other equity‑oriented methods.
• Experience working with African American, Hispanic, Native American, or other minoritized students and understanding exclusionary patterns.
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional practices to better support racially minoritized students.
• Experience addressing equity issues in the classroom and culturally responsive teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps in coursework.
• Knowledge of the Hispanic‑Serving designation for institutional and instructional practices.

• Teach lower‑division college courses in History/Political Science.
• Advance equitable student learning through exemplary instruction aligned with course outlines.
• Inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Prepare and grade assignments and examinations and inform students of academic progress.
• Maintain attendance, scholastic, and other records according to published policies and deadlines.
• Develop, implement, and assess student‑learning outcomes for courses and programs and use results for improvement.
• Engage in data inquiry and self‑assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
• Participate in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory FLEX requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet diverse learning styles.
• Maintain appropriate professional conduct and ethics.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Yosemite Community College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its educational programs and employment practices.