Ethnic Studies Instructor Tenure Track

Ethnic Studies Instructor, Full Time - Tenure Track Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This recruitment is open to all FULL TIME FACULTY beginning February 5, 2025 to March 05, 2025. If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to apply for a transfer, please complete an online application and send an email to the Office of People & Culture (HR):  and include the subject words:
Transfer / Position Title. Please indicate in the body of the email that you are applying during the FAYCCD 10-Day Transfer Notice Period and you have completed an online application. For additional information about YCCD’s TRANSFER NOTICE PERIOD, please refer to the FAYCCD CBA:
Article 5.0 – 5.3:
Transfers. External applicants are welcome to apply; however, external applications will not be considered during the FAYCCD 10-Day Transfer Notice Period. For questions about YCCD’s application process, please contact .

Location:

Yuba College

Yuba College seeks a strong, well‑rounded, equity‑minded Ethnic Studies educator. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience or potential to be an excellent instructor at a community college, and can provide leadership or contribute positively in areas such as development of the Ethnic Studies program and curriculum; keeping course offerings up‑to‑date and relevant; staying abreast of and communicating current trends in Ethnic Studies education;

and collaborating with area high schools. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds through effective communication and collaboration.

As a full‑time faculty member, this individual will be expected to organize and teach Ethnic Studies courses, including but not limited to:
Introduction to Ethnic Studies;
History of Race and Ethnicity; and other courses in their area of specialization. They will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policies; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters; develop and assess student learning outcomes; and perform other instructional‑related duties as assigned. The candidate will also engage in professional development opportunities that build effectiveness in areas of inclusion, intercultural communication, and advancing equity and diversity.

Evening, weekend, distance education, and off‑campus instruction may be part of the contract. The college offers courses in in‑person, online, hybrid, and point‑to‑point interactive modalities. The candidate will be able to utilize instructional technologies effectively for inclusion and accessibility.

Knowledge of and ability to understand the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems, and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for instructors in Ethnic Studies at California Community Colleges.

• Master’s in African‑American/Black/Africana Studies, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/a Studies, Asian‑American Studies, Native American/ American Indian Studies, or Master’s in Ethnic Studies.
• All applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications specified by the Yuba Community College District (YCCD) by the application filing date. Alternatively, applicants must have obtained an equivalency determination from the District before the publication of the Recruitment Announcement. This ensures that candidates either meet the standard qualifications or have received official recognition of their equivalent qualifications.  for YCCD’s Equivalency Application.

Interest or experience with community engagement or community projects. Trained in one of the Ethnic Studies disciplines (African‑American/Black/Africana Studies, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/a Studies, Asian‑American Studies, Native American/ American…