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Part-Time Political Science Instructor (Pool) San Mateo County Community College District Posting Number: 2014026F Department: $Department Location: Caada College, College of San Mateo, Skyline College Position Number: PTF047 Percentage of Full Time: Varies FLSA: Exempt (does not accrue overtime) Months per Year: other If other, please specify: Semester assignments as needed Salary Range: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course - $75.48 up to $103.03 per hour. Lecture Course - $87.88 up to $118.85. Position Type: Part-Time Faculty, Temporary Who We Are: The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District's Strategic Plan, 'success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.' The District's 'Students First' Strategic Plan is focused on 'Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.' We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. The College and the District: The San Mateo County Community College District is home to Caada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. All three of our colleges are designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions enrolling approximately 33,000 students each academic year. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the San Mateo County Community College District's Educational Services & Planning website. Who We Want: We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The Position: The Colleges seek a part-time faculty member in Political Science. The ideal candidate will share the Colleges' commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach classes as assigned from the regular Political Science Department curriculum.
2. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
3. Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
4. Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a Master's or above in political science, government, or international relations OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's or above in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, any ethnic studies, JD or LL.B. OR the equivalent. Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach college-level courses in Political Science.
2. Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
3. Acceptance of the division's commitment to established academic standards.
4. Commitment to using writing as an evaluative assessment.
5. Knowledge of the use of technology in teaching.
6. Ability to use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning.

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security. To apply, visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr San Mateo County Community College District

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