Instructor in History (Part-Time)
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Ventura, CA, US
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Ventura County Community College District is a public community college district serving Ventura County residents with diverse programs and educational services.
Summary:
The applicant will fill part-time Instructor in History positions at Ventura College for the Fall 2025 semester, teaching courses in World History and/or dual-enrollment. Candidates must possess a Master’s in history or an equivalent educational background as defined in qualifications.
Requirements:
Credentials: Master’s in history, Bachelor’s in history AND Master’s in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women’s studies, social science or ethnic studies, possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline
Job Description:
Instructor in History (Part-Time)
This applicant pool will be used to fill a part-time Instructor in History vacancy at Ventura College for the Fall 2025 semester. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to reapply to this pool to continue to be considered.
The selected candidate(s) may be assigned courses in World History and/or dual-enrollment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contact/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.
WHO WE ARE
The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.
The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.
Representative Duties
Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
May provide work direction to others.
Perform related duties as assigned.
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