Asian American Pacific Islander; AAPI Studies Program Professional Expert

Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Studies Program Professional Expert

Glendale Community College is accepting applications for an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Studies Program Professional Expert.

The Professional Expert - AAPI Studies Program Development is a project-based subject-matter expert assignment responsible for providing highly specialized academic, cultural, and pedagogical knowledge to support the planning, design, development, and implementation of the AAPI Studies program.

This role is engaged specifically to contribute expert-level knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences, with particular attention to immigration, racial formation, identity, resistance, and social justice. The Professional Expert will advise on curriculum design, program structure, cultural responsiveness, community partnerships, and workforce/transfer alignment to ensure the AAPI Studies program reflects current scholarship, California Area 6 Ethnic Studies standards (AB 1460), and diverse student needs.

The AAPI Studies program prepares students to critically examine the multiplicity of Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences in the U.S., fostering cultural literacy, civic engagement, and academic preparation for transfer to four-year institutions, including CSU campuses.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Instructional Services and the Dean of Instruction and/or designee, the Professional Expert provides specialized, project-based consultation with faculty, administrators, students, and community partners to support the completion of defined project deliverables aligned with institutional and programmatic goals.

Scope of Work / Project-Based Duties

The Professional Expert shall be engaged to complete specific program development projects and deliverables, including some or all of the following:

• Provide expert consultation in designing and developing curriculum, certificates, degrees, and courses that meet Area 6 Ethnic Studies requirements and CSU transfer standards.
• Ensure curriculum centers AAPI perspectives, voices, and scholarship while addressing the heterogeneity of East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander experiences.
• Incorporate critical examination of immigration policies, model minority myths, anti-Asian racism, intersectionality, and contemporary social movements.
• Recommend course sequencing, instructional hours, and program structure to support student learning, engagement, and transfer-readiness.

Final Outcome: A complete Course Outline of Record will be completed no later than August 15, 2026.

• Advise on culturally appropriate content, instructional materials, and pedagogical strategies that honor diversity within AAPI communities.
• Support integration of regional, linguistic, religious, and socio-cultural perspectives, highlighting historically underrepresented groups such as Southeast Asian refugees, South Asian Americans, and Pacific Islander populations.

• Facilitate partnerships with local AAPI community organizations, cultural centers, advocacy groups, and scholars.
• Support development of guest speaker programs, cultural events, service-learning opportunities, and student engagement initiatives that reflect authentic community experiences.

• Provide input on program messaging, branding, and marketing to prospective students, high schools, and community partners.
• Promote awareness of the AAPI Studies program as a pathway to fulfilling Area 6 requirements while supporting student enrollment, retention, and success.

• Provide consultation during program launch and initial implementation.
• Assist in defining student learning outcomes, transfer success metrics, and culturally responsive assessment practices.
• Prepare written recommendations, technical summaries, or reports as requested.
• Support ongoing evaluation to ensure program relevance, cultural authenticity, and responsiveness to emerging community and student needs.

Final Outcome: A timeline will be presented to the Ethnic Studies Department so that they can continue the work set up no later than August 15, 2026.

Demonstrated academic expertise in Asian American Studies, Pacific Islander Studies, or closely related fields (advanced degree preferred). Knowledge of California Area 6 Ethnic Studies requirements, CSU transfer standards, and community college curriculum processes. Deep understanding of the diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, including historical and contemporary experiences across ethnic, regional, and national groups. Experience with culturally responsive pedagogy, critical race theory, and intersectional approaches to ethnic studies.

Familiarity with immigration history, racial formation, anti-racist pedagogy, and social justice frameworks. Proven ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, students, community representatives, and diverse stakeholders. Commitment to equity,…