Part-Time Instructor of History

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

Application Close Date:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:59pm
Part-Time pools remain open for up to twelve (12) months. Applications will be viewed by Departments throughout that time on an “as need” basis near and/or at the beginning of each semester. Columbia College is seeking a part-time faculty member in History who will share the college’s commitment to educating its diverse student population. The college currently serves over 4,000 students annually through on-campus, off-campus, and online learning opportunities and is committed to promoting equitable outcomes amongst its diverse population by identifying and addressing gaps in student performance.

This commitment has led to initiatives supporting veterans, foster youth, incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students, Native Americans, students with disabilities, and students from other traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Through these efforts, the college is serving an increasing number of students from diverse backgrounds. The college is also fully engaged in providing comprehensive student support services and developing innovative pedagogical techniques to improve equity and overall student success.

The college seeks excellent instructors who are committed to helping the college promote and attain these goals.

The successful candidate will join an History/Political Science department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

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

The Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94
Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22
Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)
Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $40 per hour.

• With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

The successful candidate will join a History department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

Master’s in History/Political Science OR Bachelor’s in History/Political Science AND Master’s in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women’s studies, social science or ethnic studies OR the equivalent
And/or
Master’s in political science, government, or international relations OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, and any ethnic studies, Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR the equivalent

Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office.

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 associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

• Mobility
  : ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity
  : fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting
  : occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements
  : close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking
  : ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors
  : ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

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

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