Instructor, Comparative Ethnic Studies/Native American and Indigenous Studies
Listed on 2026-03-09
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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor, Faculty
Instructor, Comparative Ethnic Studies/Native American and Indigenous Studies
Initial Review Date: 03/22/26*
* Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Instructor, Comparative Ethnic Studies/Native American and Indigenous Studies, De Anza College.
The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.
De Anza College Mission Statement:
De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.
De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college's Institutional
Core Competencies:
- Communication and expression
- Information literacy
- Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility
- Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental awareness
- Critical thinking
The Division of Ethnic Studies at De Anza was founded in 1969. It is now part of the Intercultural and International Studies Division, which includes Ethnic Studies as well Global/International Studies, Intercultural Studies, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and the World Languages.
De Anza's Ethnic Studies program now includes the departments of:
African American Studies, Asian American and Asian Studies, Chicanx/Latinx Studies, Comparative Ethnic Studies, and Native American and Indigenous Studies (which includes Pacific Islander Studies).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE
The primary responsibility of the Native American and Indigenous Studies and Comparative Ethnic Studies Instructor position is to teach a full-time assignment primarily in Native American and Indigenous Studies and Comparative Ethnic Studies courses using student-centered pedagogies. Assignments may include day, evening or weekend courses. The assignments will include in-person courses each term, as well as online and hybrid courses that meet synchronously and asynchronously.
This position will be revising and writing curriculum in these possible areas:
Native American and Indigenous history in ethnic studies; contemporary communities in Native American and Indigenous Studies; research theories and methods.
Primary teaching assignments may include, but are not limited to:
- NAIS 11 - Ethnic Studies and Native American Contemporary Society
- NAIS 12 - Ethnic Studies and the Historical Experiences of Native Americans
- NAIS 13 - Survey of Native American Arts
- NAIS 14 - Ethnic Studies and the Religious Traditions of Native Americans
- NAIS 15 - Ethnic Studies and Native American Literature
- NAIS 16 - California Native Americans
- CETH 10 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies
- CETH 29 - Ethnic Studies, Cultural Pluralism, and American Law and Justice
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