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Monterey Peninsula College (Part-Time Faculty Pool) - Women in U.S. History/U.S. History Instructor Salary: $72.60 - $98.84 Hourly Job Type: Part-time Instructor Job Number: 2021-00087 Closing: Continuous Location: Monterey, CA Division: Social Science Description Monterey Peninsula College is currently accepting applications to establish a pool for future part-time teaching assignments in this discipline. Monterey Peninsula Community College District is committed to educational equity for all students, as outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals,Educational Master Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences-emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners. Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, orientations, and intersections of these identities, and others not yet identified. 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 dedicated to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to: Hold ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Implement positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference; Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and make them more culturally responsive; and Collaborate with colleagues on equity-related initiatives. Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational or career goals. All departments value collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. Successful candidates must be:Available to teach in-person. Able to teach Women in U.S. History, and U.S. History courses at a college-level. Able to teach at a variety of locations including the Monterey campus, Marina Education Center, and local high schools through the Dual Enrollment Program if needed. Example of Duties POSITION DEFINITION: Under the supervision of the Dean of Career Education and the guidance of the Department, the part-time instructor will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policy; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters, and perform other instructional related duties as assigned. Instructor will be assigned to a local high school. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Meet each scheduled class and teach or conduct learning exercises for the entire period. -Contact the appropriate division chair or administrator in advance to make arrangements for unavoidable absences. Provide each student at the beginning of the course with written information about the course, to include a full description of the grading system and how the student will be evaluated. Accurately keep required class records on attendance, withdrawal and grading. Submit when due, all necessary reports such as attendance and grade reports, roll books, and class information sheets, and certify as to their accuracy. Comply with all institutional policies and procedures. Give careful attention to all bulletins, memorandums and emails from administrative offices. Check faculty mailbox and MPC email frequently. Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHING U.S. HISTORY (INCLUDING WOMEN IN U.S. HISTORY): Master's degree in history OR Bachelor's degree in history AND Master's degree in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women's studies, social science or ethnic studies OR The equivalent.(Equivalency Forms must be submitted for consideration) QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHING WOMEN IN U.S. HISTORY: Master's degree in Women's Studies, OR Master's in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area of MPC's Women's Studies program (Anthropology, Art, English, Ethnic Studies, Health, History, Humanities, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology or Political Science) AND upper division or graduate course work in at least one other constituent discipline OR The equivalent. (Equivalency Forms must be submitted for consideration) Work Schedule / Supplemental Information During the application process, you will be asked to submit the following items:Resume Cover Letter Transcripts Equivalency Form (optional, based on minimum qualifications) If you do not meet the minimum qualification listed in the job announcement, but you believe you possess minimum qualific
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- $72 – $98 per hour
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- $3,302/ course, n=43
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- $9,500/ course, n=313
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