Ethnic Studies; Chicanx​/Latinx Studies ) Instructor

Position Details

Job Title
:
Ethnic Studies (Chicanx/Latinx Studies) Instructor

Department
: FC Ethnic Studies & Student Equity

Location
:
Fullerton College

Classification Information
:
Full Time, Tenure Track – 10 months per year, 100% employment

Salary Range
: $85,541 – $128,379 annually (salary schedule according to faculty collective bargaining agreement)

• 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage (up to $9,051.21 for one dependent or $14,481.50 for two or more dependents annually)
• Fringe allowance to be used at employee’s discretion ($2,646.10 annually)
• Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
• $50,000 life insurance benefit
• Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
• Retirement pension plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
• Abundant Professional Growth & Development opportunities
• Cumulative sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
• Progressive and innovative culture
• Opportunity to participate in various Faculty & Staff Associations

Duties and responsibilities are representative and not restrictive, and may be modified to meet operational needs.

Essential functions are described below; these are not restrictive, but they provide a clear description of the core duties.

• Teach lower‑division courses in Chicanx/Latinx Studies, Ethnic Studies, and additional areas of expertise to a diverse student population.
• Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college, and district committees to maintain and improve the instructional program.
• Engage in co‑curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.
• Contribute to the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and their assessment cycle.
• Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings.
• Stay current with instructional methods, emerging technologies, and relevant academic literature; apply new tools and approaches to teaching as necessary.
• Complete scheduled classes and related clerical and administrative duties in a timely and organized manner.
• Develop culturally relevant course content and employ culturally responsive pedagogical techniques to engage students who are diverse and/or historically underserved.
• Work cooperatively with staff and students, including evening and/or weekend assignments when required.

• All degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript; no grade cards will be accepted.
• All degrees and coursework must be from accredited postsecondary institutions.
• Evaluations of foreign degrees are required.

• Master’s in African‑American/Black/Africana Studies, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/o Studies, or Asian‑American Studies, or Native American/American Indian Studies; OR
• Master’s in Ethnic Studies; OR
• Valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area; OR
• Equivalent qualifications that include related education, training, employment, and professional experience, as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
• Commitment to diversity, with demonstrated sensitivity to diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Recent experience teaching Chicanx/Latinx Studies and/or Ethnic Studies courses in higher education.
• Degree in Chicana/o Studies.
• Expertise in Chicanx/Latinx history, Jotería studies, Central American studies, Restorative and Transformative Justice praxis, or other related areas.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to effectively teaching and mentoring marginalized students using culturally affirming, liberatory, and community‑centered pedagogies.
• Interest or experience in teaching Ethnic Studies to high school students, including dual enrollment and grades 9–12 courses.
• Knowledge and experience using effective instructional technologies and online pedagogies.
• Commitment to ongoing and continuous improvement of teaching and…