Winter 2025 Adjunct Faculty LDSH 402-01

Description

Per course adjunct for the Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Studies program's course, LDSH 402-01.

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.

 

Qualifications

LDSH 402: Leadership Theory and Ethics (3.5 semester units)

1/6-3/16/25

On campus meetings, Saturdays: 1/11 9 am - 12 noon, 2/1 1-5 pm, 2/22 9 am - 12 noon, 3/14 1-5 pm 

 

Online synchronous meetings Tuesdays 6-8 PM: 1/14, 2/4, 2/25

This course focuses on leadership in an ethical framework. Learners examine beliefs and values and how leadership is directed by a moral compass. They learn the foundations of leadership theory as they explore the role of leaders and how their vision and behavior affect the mission, goals, culture, and operations of organizations. Learners will examine their own leadership potential in the light of expanded knowledge of leadership behavior and processes.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

A masters degree in Organizational Behavior, Management, Leadership Studies or a closely related discipline.

Experience

·   teaching mid-career adults;

·   in student-centered, collaborative learning;

·   working with student teams; and

·   in hybrid or online learning environments including contemporary uses of emerging electronic technologies in diverse classrooms.

Evidence of effective collaboration with a variety of colleagues.

Demonstrates alignment of values with Saint Mary’s College’s Lasallian, Catholic, and Liberal Arts traditions in philosophy and action.

 

 

 

 

 

Application Instructions

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 LDSH 102 and 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

 

Please apply online at https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/offices-services/academic-affairs/adjunct-faculty-openings

or click on the APPLY NOW button above

Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College.

A resume 

The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.  

(1) a list of teaching references and (2) two teaching evaluations from recent teaching 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.

Please note that courses will be assigned to current qualified adjunct faculty members who apply during the first 14 days of the posting in the following order:

1. Seniority of those who have taught the course previously up to their average.

2. Seniority of those who have not taught the course up to their average.

3. Seniority rotation above their average up to seven (7) course values.

Candidates must perform all course-related work within the State of California.

Salary: $6,480 - $10,008 dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021