Education 2016-2017



San Diego Community College District



Assistant Professor, History


Closing Date: 12/15/2016



Position Number:



Location: Mesa College



Position Type: Academic



The Position:



From San Diego Mesa College President Pamela Luster:



<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for faculty positions. The College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students. As the “Leading College of Equity & Excellence”, we take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all of our students.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, the institution enjoys a solid financial standing, state of the art facilities, and a world class faculty and staff. For 52 years, Mesa College has been on the leading edge, from offering a Community College Bachelor's Degree, to being the #1 California Community College to graduate students with an Advanced Degree for Transfer. We embrace the mission of community colleges, and are committed to empowering our students to maximize their potential, leading to healthy and thriving communities.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">We are adding new faculty who, alongside our stellar current faculty, will lead us into the future. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, I encourage you to file an application for employment.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">Applications are now being accepted for two (2) positions of Assistant Professor, History, beginning Fall 2017 (August 21, 2017) at San Diego Mesa College. Interviews will tentatively occur between April 10 and April 14, 2017. While the current vacancies are at Mesa College, applicants should understand that they are subject to any District facility at the option of the Chancellor.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">Major Responsibilities:

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;">Primary responsibility for the first position is the teaching of World History from the birth of civilization to the eve of the Modern Era. The ability to teach Western Civilization prior to the early modern era is desired. Primary responsibility for the second position is the teaching of World History from c. 1600 to the present. The ability to teach Western Civilization from the early modern era to the present is desired. Depending upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidates and the needs of the Department, other responsibilities may include teaching courses in Introduction to Asian Civilizations, Asian Civilizations in Modern Times, The Modern Middle East, and Ancient Egypt. Each assignment will be for 15 class hours per week, and may include day, evening and Saturday classes. Additional responsibilities of Mesa College tenured/tenure-track faculty include maintaining regular office hours for student advisement, curriculum review and development, serving on College and District committees, and participating in various departmental and college activities.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">Qualifications:

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">Master’s in history

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">OR

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">bachelor’s in history AND Master’s in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women’s studies, social science, or ethnic studies

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">OR

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">the equivalent.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">Desired Qualifications:

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">Ph.D. in History from a regionally accredited institution.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">The successful candidate should demonstrate evidence of:

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Historiographical and subject matter competency.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Completion of appropriate graduate level coursework in History.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Ability to teach effectively by demonstrating a working knowledge of learning styles and teaching techniques.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Recent teaching experience in World History at the lower-division college level and the ability to fairly and effectively evaluate student performance.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Experience in the development and/or review of courses and curriculum.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Effective oral communication and writing ability.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Continued professional growth in History.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Experience with, or willingness to explore, innovative teaching methodologies.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Experience and/or knowledge in working with students of great diversity in socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">Licenses:

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">Pay Information:

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">Class 1, Step A – Class 6, C ($5,658.89 – $7,625.90) per month based on the current AFT – COLLEGE Faculty Tenured-Tenured Track Monthly Salary Schedule.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">Initial salary placement for this Assistant Professor is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made with-in the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">To apply, visit: http://apptrkr.com/893523

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">Copyright ©2015 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">http://www.jobelephant.com/

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">jeid-6bdf718daf20b74c8cb0f167dfcecb30

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;"> <h2 style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">Faculty Announcement:

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">The College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) at the Pennsylvania State University invites applications for multiple tenured and tenure-track faculty positions and lecturer positions in the following areas. IST offers a highly collaborative interdisciplinary research environment, strong research programs in Artificial Intelligence, Data Sciences, Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Security and Privacy, and Socio-Technical Systems, a strong Ph.D. program (with over 100 Ph.D. students), and several highly successful undergraduate programs (including one in Data Sciences, offered in cooperation with Statistics and Computer Science). IST faculty and students enjoy extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines as well as a number of university-wide cross-cutting centers and institutes (e.g., The Center for Big Data Analytics and Discovery Informatics, the Institute for Cyberscience, the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, the Social Science Research Institute, the Materials Research Institute, and the Institute for Energy and the Environment). The NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, the NSF-funded North East Big Data Innovation Hub (wherein Penn State is one of the 5 lead institutions) and Interdisciplinary Graduate Training Programs in Bioinformatics and Genomics and in Biomedical Data Sciences (both funded by NIH), and in Social Data Analytics (funded by NSF) offer additional opportunities for collaborative research and graduate education. The Pennsylvania State University is the land grant institution of Pennsylvania. University Park is the largest of Penn State’s 24 campuses, with undergraduate enrollment of approximately 44,000 students and offering more than 150 programs of graduate study. The College of IST has award-winning faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. Both faculty and students are dedicated to collaboration and applying knowledge to make our lives better. University Park is located in Pennsylvania and is located in State College PA, ranked the 3rd safest metropolitan area in the United States by CQ Press, and the 8th best college towns in the nation by Best College Reviews.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">For more information about specific positions and to apply:

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Data Sciences - General/Life Sciences/Material Sciences - https://ist.psu.edu/college/faculty_search#t455n2754

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Data Sciences - Ethics -https://ist.psu.edu/college/faculty_search#t455n2251

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Human Centered Design - https://ist.psu.edu/college/faculty_search#t455n2252

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Lecturers - https://ist.psu.edu/college/faculty_search#t455n2744

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">• Security and Privacy - https://ist.psu.edu/college/faculty_search#t455n2745

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;min-height:14px;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

<p class="MsoNormal">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">jeid-28693d49eb14a94591644cc39f4e0238

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;">

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"> Assistant Professor of English: English Education 

<p class="MsoNormal"> The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for the position of assistant professor of English specializing in English Education, beginning August 2017. This appointment is a 9-month tenure-track position.

<p class="MsoNormal"> Required qualifications:  Ph.D. in English Education or a closely related field; experience teaching English at the middle or high school levels; evidence of a strong potential for gaining external funding; evidence of potential for successful teaching at the university level; evidence of a commitment to continued scholarly activity; and a commitment to promoting diversity in the department and college.

<p class="MsoNormal"> The appointment will be in the Department of English, which participates in a joint doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction (with the College of Education) and collaborates with a number of other curricular areas and centers on campus, including the Charlotte Teachers Institute ( http://www.charlotteteachers.org ). The Department of English comprises 34 full-time faculty and offers BA and MA degrees with area emphases in English Education, Literature, Creative Writing, Children’s Literature, Linguistics, and Professional/Technical Writing. The program has over 400 majors and more than 60 graduate students. The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the largest college at UNC Charlotte, houses 20 departments in the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences and military sciences, as well as 24 applied research centers and interdisciplinary programs. It offers eight doctoral degrees, 34 master's degrees and graduate certificates and 34 undergraduate degrees. The teaching load for tenure-track faculty in their first six years is 2/2; in subsequent years it is set in relation to research productivity.

<p class="MsoNormal"> For consideration, please apply online at https://jobs.uncc.edu with a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, an unofficial transcript, and a research statement; a full dossier should be available upon request. Screening of applicants will begin October 16, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Dr. JuliAnna Ávila (javila1@uncc.edu).

<p class="MsoNormal"> UNC Charlotte, North Carolina’s urban research university, strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Therefore, we celebrate diversity that includes, but is not limited to, ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. In compliance with North Carolina law, applicants are subject to criminal background checks. AA/EOE. https://jobs.uncc.edu/postings/12289