American River College

History Assistant Professor

Job Posting Number: F00729P

Salary: $48,329 to $80,125 annually. Additional earnings may be available for summer, overload, and stipends. LRCCD Salary Schedules

Additional Salary Information Entering annual salary within a given range varies, depending upon units/degrees completed at accredited colleges/universities and experience. Candidates not holding a master's degree may start at a salary lower than posted above.

Closing Date: 03/17/2020

Complete job description and application available online at: https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/13789

Position Summary

General Responsibilities:

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance, including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

The department’s primary focus is a commitment to promoting social justice and equity through our service to students, curriculum, collaboration with colleagues, and community involvement. The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for students from historically underserved, marginalized, and/or disproportionately impacted communities.

The faculty member may serve as a faculty liaison to the campus Umoja Sakhu program (a program specially designed to increase the retention and success rates as well as the graduation and transfer rates of African ancestry students).

The department maintains a focus on:

? Instruction and curriculum that promote historical thinking, literacy, factual understanding, clear communication and evidence-based decision making.

? Teaching the histories of the people represented in our student population at American River College.

American River College is committed to employees:

? Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.

? Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.

? Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.

? Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy.

? Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others’ perspectives and lived experiences.

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers (LRCFT) contract Article 2 (The initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8).

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master’s degree in History; OR a bachelor’s degree in History AND a master’s degree in Political Science, Humanities, Geography, Area Studies, Women’s Studies, Social Science or Ethnic Studies; OR, hold a California Community College Instructor’s Credential in the discipline area; OR, the equivalent.* All degrees must come from an accredited institution, completed by August 22, 2020.

2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

*NOTES:

? Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees listed above.

? If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to submit this equivalency statement.

The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.