Faculty, History​/Political Science

Position: Faculty, History/Political Science
Department: History
Initial Screening Date: 03/09/2026
Preferred

Start Date:

09/08/2026

Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) announces an opportunity to work as a full‑time, tenure‑track History/Political Science faculty member. The History/Political Science Department at LTCC provides key general education courses to all students pursuing a degree at LTCC, delivered online, face‑to‑face, and through the Rising Scholars Program. The successful candidate will be qualified and willing to teach in each of these modalities, but primarily face‑to‑face.

Its mission is to serve foundational skills, degree seeking, transfer, and community students with an extensive curriculum in history and political science, to help students become independent, civically‑minded, and active citizens. The department fosters diversity and inclusion as well as rigorous investigation, open‑mindedness, collaboration, self‑understanding, and respect for knowledge.

After review, applicants judged most suitable will be invited to an initial interview by phone on or about Wednesday, March 18, 2026
. Initial interviews are tentatively scheduled for April 9 and 10, 2026
. Finalists are invited to a secondary process on May 6 and 7, 2026
. Travel allowances and district‑provided lodging will be provided to qualifying applicants. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. LTCC reserves the right to return to the applicant pool at any point during the recruitment process.

Salary Range: $66,053 to $89,310 annually for faculty with a master’s degree or equivalent, or $83,229 to $103,579 annually for faculty with a doctoral degree, dependent upon teaching and work experience. See the faculty salary schedule for further information.

Benefits: Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long‑term disability. Full coverage of a gold‑level medical plan, which on average covers 80% of healthcare expenses. LTCC matches 19.1% of an eligible employee’s salary into a CalSTRS pension account for qualifying employees.

This is a 177‑day contract over fall, winter, and spring quarters. The position is exempt from overtime compensation. Ten days of sick leave accrue annually.

Lake Tahoe Community College is a federally designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution. Our ideal candidate shares and participates in LTCC’s commitment to diversity and equity while serving its ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population.

• Teach assigned courses in the History and Political Science curriculum across modalities. At least half of the faculty course load must be face‑to‑face instruction in each primary term.
• As the sole full‑time faculty member, serve as department lead by:
  • Developing curriculum and maintaining a comprehensive instructional program;
  • Maintaining and assessing student learning outcomes;
  • Developing departmental budget and class schedules in collaboration with the instructional dean;
  • Selecting textbooks and course materials, including open educational resources;
  • Assisting with the selection and coordination of adjunct faculty as needed.
• Participate in full‑time faculty responsibilities: meetings, departmental planning, community liaison, curriculum development, and committee assignments.
• Observe, support, and enforce district policies and programs.
• Refer students to appropriate college resources for counseling and other services.
• Foster a positive working environment free from harassment, prejudice, or bias.
• Demonstrate respect for the dignity of everyone.
• Develop and assess student learning outcomes and oversee assessments for ongoing improvement.
• Develop and revise curriculum and maintain a comprehensive instructional program.
• Serve as the campus‑wide lead on civic engagement projects prioritized by college leadership.
• Build interest in and support the successful completion of the Political Science Transfer Degree.
• Consult and collaborate with appropriate college faculty.

• Ability to utilize culturally responsive…