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Political Science Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
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Position Number: 5736389
Location: Pittsburg, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Political Science

Political Science Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

Posting Number: F01143
Location: Los Medanos College
Salary:

Description of Position:
The Los Medanos College Social Sciences Department seeks enthusiastic applicants for our full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political Science position.About the PositionThis is a full-time tenure track faculty position in the Social Sciences department. The instructor will teach a range of Political Science (POLSC) courses, focusing on those that transfer across our state's multiple 4-year university systems. This position will work with faculty in the department and college to develop curriculum aligned with their professional expertise, transfer institutions, and courses that will reflect and engage our diverse student body. We encourage candidates with a variety of teaching backgrounds, including high school instruction, to consider this position.About the DepartmentThe Social Sciences Department encompasses History, Political Science, Economics, and Administration of Justice courses and faculty. The department values collaboration, fostering a robust and inclusive learning environment among peers and students, and developing innovative courses and degrees that enhance students' educational, developmental, and transfer goal attainment. For more information, visit www.losmedanos.edu/socialscience. Los Medanos College is especially interested in qualified applicants who can contribute, through their experience, research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the college community.About the CollegeLos Medanos College (LMC) serves about 10,000 students who pursue transfer preparation, career education, and skill building. Located in East Contra Costa County, Los Medanos College is the only higher education institution in one of the fastest and continually growing regions of the East Bay. Serving a highly diverse student population at multiple locations including the Pittsburg campus, Brentwood Center, and through a robust online learning environment, LMC provides our community with equitable access to educational opportunities and support services that empower students to achieve their academic and career goals in a diverse and inclusive learning environment. As a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) dedicated to equitable success for all students we seek a colleague for this position who operates with a growth mindset, is highly student centered, and who demonstrates a deep commitment to academic excellence, equity, and inclusion among students, staff, and faculty.

Inquiries:
Please contact Eileen Valenzuela, Office of Instruction Supervisor, evalenzuela@losmedanos.edu

Position Status: Tenure- Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty
Department: L5007-Social Science

Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
13. participating in College's shared governance processes.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Master's in political science, government, or international relationsORBachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, any ethnic studies, JD or LL.B.OR the equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications:
1. Ability to teach all basic courses for a lower division major in political science (American Government, Political Theory, International Relations, Comparative Politics, California Politics, Politics of Race and Gender) and demonstrated competence and teaching experience in at least two of the following fields: American Government, Political Theory, International Relations, Comparative Politics, California Politics, Politics of Race and Gender;2. Curricular experience with the integration of multicultural, ethnic, socially diverse perspectives into the coursework & classroom learning environment;3. Demonstrated success in promoting academic achievement with students from diverse student populations.4. Experience in designing and implementing innovative techniques of course delivery, especially through digital and other media;

Job Open Date: 09/23/2024
Job Close Date: 11/15/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Fall 2025
# of Months: 12

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/10848

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.