Saint Mary's College of California
Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in Collegiate Seminar (SEM 102A-01/SEM102B-01)
🇺🇸Moraga, California, United States1 day ago
MidFull TimeEN
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Position Description
The Collegiate Seminar Program seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach in the BA in Leadership and Organizational Studies (BALOS) bachelor's degree completion program:
Seminar 102A-01 Western Tradition I for Transfer Students (Part A)
January 9, 2023 - February 12, 2023
Hybrid Course: In person meeting dates: Jan14 & Feb 4; 9AM - 5PM
Online between 1/9/23-2/12/23
Seminar 102B-01 Western Tradition I for Transfer Students (Part B)
February 13, 2023 - March 19, 2023
Hybrid Course: In person meeting dates: Feb 25 & March 18; 9AM - 5PM
Online between 2/13/23-3/19/23
Total Workload = 1.0 SEM 102A-01 (.5) and SEM 102B-01 (.5)
In addition to teaching, instructors in the Collegiate Seminar Program are expected to hold regular office hours in order to provide students with support outside of the classroom. Instructors are also expected to participate in faculty development including workshops, class observations, and syllabus collaboration. Course design must follow the program’s common syllabus, meeting the requirements described.
Course Description:
Part A of Collegiate Seminar course. Employing and building strategies of critical thinking, critical reading, and shared inquiry, together read, write about and discuss a selection of texts from different time periods of the Western tradition.
Part B of Collegiate Seminar course: In part B of this course students will continue employing and building strategies of critical thinking, critical reading, and shared inquiry, as they read, write about and discuss a selection of texts from different time periods of the Western tradition. Students will also assess own progress in the main learning outcomes of 1) Shared Inquiry, 2) Critical Thinking and 3) Written & Oral Communication
Minimum:
At least two years experience teaching lower division GE courses, or similar courses in the applicant's home discipline as the instructor of record at SMC or equivalent courses at an accredited institution. Outside applicants (non-BUFM) must also submit evaluations, evidence of course development, and evidence of teaching excellence.
Preferred:
PhD in hand
Internal Applicants:
Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught the course or who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements:
Indicate interest via application to the posting
Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire to identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021
Indicate preferences if there are multiple sections
External Applicants:
Outside applicants should send a letter of application, including a statement of teaching philosophy, a CV, and two letters of recommendation. CV should include reference to completed graduate coursework, or recent teaching. Applicants may be requested to submit additional materials such as student course evaluations from college-level courses and evidence of course development such as syllabi and assignments.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check.
Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
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