• Instruct courses in Religion/Philosophy in accordance with credit course outlines approved by the Board of Trustees.

• Maintain expertise in current teaching methods, discipline knowledge, and discipline specific technologies.

• Assist students in achieving stated course objectives. Evaluate the progress of each student and notify students in need of counseling services and/or tutorial assistance. Track student learning outcomes and maintain records of student learning outcomes.

• Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes in order to make the program successful.

• Support the Division Dean in cooperating with campus and community groups to provide programs, courses, and information relevant to the needs of the students and various programs.

• Coordinate with other faculty in the selection of textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials.

• Complete various reporting procedures as required for student evaluation, course reporting and budget development.

• Assist the Division Dean in the preparation of required reports by providing requested information.

• Attend various departmental, divisional and campus-wide activities and events as required.

• Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester.

• Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Division Dean and as outlined in Board Policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must meet the minimum educational qualifications set forth by the District and the California Community Colleges Chancellors Office.

Religious Studies:

Masters in religious studies, theology, or philosophy

OR

Bachelors in any of the above

AND

Masters in humanities

OR the equivalent.*

-AND-

Philosophy:

Masters in philosophy

OR

Bachelors in philosophy

AND

Masters in humanities or religious studies

OR the equivalent*

• Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in teaching postsecondary courses in Religion/Philosophy.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different levels of students' ability and learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to students from different cultures and ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques and equipment, including the use of multimedia hardware and software and on-line instructional techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing curriculum for discipline specific courses and/or programs.
• Demonstrated leadership, ability, and desire to stay current in the field.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with business and industry in order to coordinate the educational program with the needs of the community.
• Interest in or knowledge of teaching online and other distance education courses.