We have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Temporary History Instructor located at our campus in San Jacinto, CA. Mt. San Jacinto Community College District seeks a Full Time Temporary History Instructor to teach and develop courses in History. The ideal candidate is student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success and will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and will create welcoming learning environments that are equity-based and culturally affirming. Full-time faculty are typically assigned 15 lecture hours (or the equivalent in laboratory, studio or related activities) of student contact time per week. Office hours are also required. Faculty are expected to participate in college governance through Academic Senate appointments to standing councils, committees, and/or a variety of task forces. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, multi-campus, off-campus, and online classes.

This recruitment is for a full-time temporary assignment for the Academic Year 2025/2026 (August 8, 2025 – May 21, 2026)

Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, not to exceed step five (5) on the assigned salary schedule. Step five (5) may be exceeded if the district determines an extraordinary need, or circumstance warrants a higher placement. This Academic assignment requires 176 service days per academic year. Certificated employees make contributions towards STRS (a retirement plan).

While this current vacancy is expected at the San Jacinto Campus, applicants may be assigned to any district facility.

The start date for this position will be Fall 2025 (August). Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.

This position is in the California Teachers Association/National Education Association. For more information, please visit their websites https://www.cta.org/and http://www.nea.org

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Master's degree in history; (attach transcripts) 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; (attach transcripts) OR
The equivalent; AND
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated ability to teach US history and/or world survey courses
Demonstrated engagement and ongoing commitment to Ethnic Studies programs, courses and pedagogy, and preparation to teach Black History in the American Context
Evidence of ability to teach or develop specialty courses such as African American history or area survey courses including but not limited to Africa, Latin America, or Mexico
Recent (within the last 5 years) teaching experience in history at an accredited community college or other regionally accredited higher educational institution
Training or experience in the use of classroom technology and/or online instruction
Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in history
Demonstrated commitment to community college education, as evidenced in personal and/or professional experience
Demonstrated excellence in teaching (commitment to diverse teaching methods and learning styles, enthusiasm, knowledge of subject matter, student motivational skills and ability to teach students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds), including an outcome-oriented focus on student learning
Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to diversity issues in education, ranging across academic preparedness, culture, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic circumstances, and disability

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Full Time Temporary History Instructor

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