Full Time Instructor, History

**FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 5 2025**

FAIR LABOR STANDARS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT

10 - Month Tenure Track Position

COMPENSATION:

Initial salary placement ranges from $67886 to $106308 based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142425. A District-paid comprehensive benefit package which includes medical dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents and a $50000 employee life insurance policy are provided. For the most updated information please visit our benefits web page.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS- Comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• District paid medical dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• District paid $50000 life insurance policy for the employee.
• Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach a variety of courses in U.S. and World History. Additional instruction could include but not be limited to courses in African American History Womens History Latin American History Native American History and California History.

• Implement current theories and methods of teaching including Distance Education Instruction.

• Collaborate with colleagues in program review and curriculum development and participate in other departmental functions.

• Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned both on campus and in other modalities including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities.

• Participate in professional development activities.

• Serve on area and college-wide committees as necessary to support and enrich the instructional program.

• Promote the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.

• Provide critical and timely feedback on all assignments.

• Comply with District policies and procedures in the performance of all duties.

• Participate in assessment evaluation and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes.

  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters in history ORBachelors in history ANDMasters in political science humanities geography area studies womens studies social science or ethnic studiesORthe equivalent.

Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

We will be using the guidelines set by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellors Office California Community Colleges. See their website:California Community Collegesfor the most current minimum qualifications for faculty in California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at: Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges

Some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Office classroom lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day weekend and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of developing course syllabi
• Knowledge of fostering inclusive environments for student learning
• Knowledge of integrating accessible practices into course design and teaching strategies
• Knowledge and ability to teach and support students across multiple modalities including online hybrid remote HyFlex and correspondence while maintaining engagement and accessibility.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with all third-party accrediting bodies by keeping required credentials certifications and regulatory standards current when applicable.

• Ability to work effectively in person through clear communication collaboration and adaptability in diverse professional settings.
• Demonstrated ability to remain current in ones discipline through ongoing professional development research and engagement with emerging trends and best practices.
• Ability to use advanced technology in the classroom
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to use Canvas or other LMS platforms
• Ability to interact with others (faculty staff students administration)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

VISA
Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.

To be considered a candidate for this position all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. If a file is not complete by the First Review Date the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee.

It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property will not be returned and will not be copied.

All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application that applicant will be disqualified.

Please note the only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Please note that the information provided on the application must be complete and will be the only information used to determine qualifications for the position. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application that applicant will be disqualified.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at extension 2500 or by email at
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A complete file consists of all of the following:

1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form
2. A letter expressing interest in the position
3. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework. NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Itis the responsibility of the candidate to include U.S. evaluations of non-U.S. transcripts with their application. Link to - State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: (2) or more current letters of recommendation from persons having firsthand knowledge of the applicants professional qualifications character etc.
4. Resume or CV