FACULTY at Oakland Clemente Course Share on X      Print Application Deadline

9/22/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 7/22/2025 Contact David Buuck
510 282 5219 Number of Openings 3 Salary Single Rate
$3000 Stipend Length of Work Year SEP-MAY, 2025-26 Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary

U.S. History, Art History, and Literature instructors for the Oakland Clemente Course in the Humanities, Academic Year 2025-26

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The Oakland Clemente Course represents a partnership between the award-winning Clemente Course in the Humanities, Bard College, and Oakland Adult and Career Education (OACE). Clemente Courses are taught collaboratively among four instructors, each of whom teaches 12 two-hour evening classes in one of four disciplines: art history, critical thinking and writing, US history, or literature. All Clemente Courses are discussion based and provide free tuition, childcare, transportation, books and supplies. Students who complete the courses demonstrating college-level work will earn college credit through Bard College. Clemente instructors should demonstrate experience working with non-traditional adult students and the capacity to work with other instructors to create an engaged, dynamic, and supportive learning experience. Instructors are paid a $3000 stipend for leading a total of 12 classes spaced over two semesters as well as participating in course design.   Credential Requirements (including Certification or Education Requirements):  At minimum, a Master’s degree in a humanities-related field plus significant work experience teaching adult, non-traditional, students.   Demonstrated dedication to the humanities, social justice, and education.   Comfortable working in community and public settings with diverse groups of people.   Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.   Highly organized, motivated, and able to work independently.   Creative, collaborative, and flexible.   must be able to teach occasional Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Requirements / Qualifications

1) A CV with contact information for two professional references. 2) A cover letter that describes: i) Your interest in joining the Clemente/OACE team ii) Your experience teaching non-traditional adults 3) Two sample assignments in your discipline—one focused on reading and one focused on writing—that are appropriate to our target audience: non-traditional adult learners.

How To Apply: To apply, please send the required documents to the Oakland Clemente hiring committee at david@clementecourse.org and jane.won@ousd.org. Positions open until filled.

Requirements / Qualifications

1) A CV with contact information for two professional references. 2) A cover letter that describes: i) Your interest in joining the Clemente/OACE team ii) Your experience teaching non-traditional adults 3) Two sample assignments in your discipline—one focused on reading and one focused on writing—that are appropriate to our target audience: non-traditional adult learners.

How To Apply: To apply, please send the required documents to the Oakland Clemente hiring committee at david@clementecourse.org and jane.won@ousd.org. Positions open until filled.

Comments and Other Information OACE and Clemente are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. OACE and Clemente maintain a commitment to diversity in all aspects of employment, programming, and executive function. To learn more about the Clemente Course please visit: https://www.oaklandclemente.org or contact David Buuck, Academic Director: david@clementecourse.org or Jane Won, Program Director: jane.won@ousd.org Comments and Other Information
OACE and Clemente are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. OACE and Clemente maintain a commitment to diversity in all aspects of employment, programming, and executive function. To learn more about the Clemente Course please visit: https://www.oaklandclemente.org or contact David Buuck, Academic Director: david@clementecourse.org or Jane Won, Program Director: jane.won@ousd.org CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY