Part-time African American Studies Instructor; Intro to African American Culture

Position: Part-time African American Studies Instructor (Intro to African American Culture)
Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Description

Applications for Part-Time, Adjunct Instructor pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District. They will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Southwestern College is looking to hire a part-time instructor to teach Introduction to African American Culture (AFRO 151):
The curriculum Introduces the origins and development of African-American culture from its origins in West and Central Africa to its contemporary manifestations in the United States. Emphasizes the critical analysis of the historical, political, cultural and sociological aspects of the African-American experience in the arenas of family, politics, education, religion, and the arts.

Class modality is face-to-face. Classes may be held during weekdays, and/or evenings at any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).

Qualifications

Master's in African American Studies, Black Studies, Africana Studies OR Bachelor's degree in African-American/Black/Africana Studies AND Master's in Ethnic Studies OR the equivalent.

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services(NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with online application.

Supplemental Information

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

Academic Part-time - Instructional

For more information, please contact Department Chair, Victor Chavez, at x.5438, vchavez or the School of Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences at  x5420.

All District employees must participate in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, which requires them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption.