History Faculty Tenure Track
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Job Description
Transforming lives through learning isnt just the vision of the GrossmontCuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30000 students who take the first step in their higher education become trained for a new career or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.
The GrossmontCuyamaca Community College Districthonors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such theDistrict is committed toeliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting aculture of appreciation for diversity equity inclusivity and social justice and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.
The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.
Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!
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Job Summary
Application Deadline: Monday April 14 2025 at 11:59 p.m.NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.
Department: History
Months worked out of the year: 10 months
FTE: 1.00
Starting Salary Range:
$70559 (Class II Step 6 $97415 (VII Step 10 Annually
Based on education and experience
Anticipated Start Date: August 2025
Please note that this is NOT a remote position.
Job Description
WHO WERE SEEKING:
Grossmont College seeks academic professionals who are dedicated to equitable and superior student success outcomes for all students. We are looking for candidates who will demonstrate a history and willingness to continue to learn about varied relevant teaching and learning practices assessment strategies and educationally sound supports that will sustain a diverse and changing student body and college service area.
We seek colleagues who create positive engaging learning and development environments in class and throughout the college that challenge and support students to aspire to and achieve their full potential.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regular/contract instructors participate in the planning implementation and evaluation of educational programs courses and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the visions missions and values of the college and District. Instructors will be expected to perform other duties consistent with their faculty job description as stated in the faculty contract.
This position may include a combination of day and evening assignments online assignments large lectures and small seminars and is being offered by a college strongly committed to the open door concept serving a diverse student population.
Grossmont College is an HispanicServing Institution (HSI) and we are looking for individuals who have experience working with programs integral to our departments equity efforts ongoing support and involvement in programs such as: Puente program Umoja First Year Experience other interdisciplinarylinked courses and continued development of Area F (Ethnic Studies General Education requirement) history courses as needed by the department and college. In addition to the classroom responsibilities evaluation of students curriculum student advising and professional development and additional responsibilities as outlined in the fulltime instructor job description. INSTRUCTOR FULL (gcccd)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Masters in history; OR Bachelors in history AND Masters in political science humanities geography area studies womens studies area studies womens studies social science or ethnic studies; OR The equivalent. If you are applying based on the equivalent you will need to complete an Equivalency Determination Form. This form MUST be submitted as part of the application procedures.
Click here for EQUIVALENCY INSTRUCTIONS and the EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION FORM.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must demonstrate:
Academic preparation for or successful experience in teaching Early and Modern World History and other general preps of multiple subdisciplines as needed at the college level for example Ancient Civilizations; African History; Middle Eastern History; Asian History; Latin American; and Comparative Americas; and/or another subspecialty of World History.
Experience in the use of a variety of teaching strategies and delivery methods including the use of technology.
The skill experience and equitymindset to be able to instruct and motivate students of diverse age ancestry race disability ethnicity perspective national origin religion gender gender identity sexual orientation education and socioeconomic status.
Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues.
Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in history and its instructional program.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Applicants will also be evaluated for qualifications in the following:
Ability and willingness to become involved in departmental and campus affairs.
Ability and willingness to develop computer assisted curriculum and to use Canvas in an instructional setting. Canvas certification will be required before the start of the first semester following hire. If the selected candidate does not possess Canvas certification the college will provide training.
Willingness to be involved with community related projects in the public interest.
Additional Information
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
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REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS):
1 A current and complete resume/CV.
2 A 12 page cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications and responsibilities of this position. In your letter please address the following:
Describe your philosophy of teaching history to the community college student.
Describe one instructional practice and how it illustrates your ability to instruct and motivate students of diverse age ancestry race disability ethnicity perspective national origin religion gender gender identity sexual orientation education and socioeconomic status.
3 Copies of all college/university transcripts (official or unofficial) verifying degree(s) and/or course work.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
