Ethnic Studies; Native American Studies Assistant Professor Job Sacramento area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Ethnic Studies (Native American Studies) Assistant Professor
Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position;

assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract(the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step
8). For more information on the step placement process, please .

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment includes teaching courses in all levels of Ethnic Studies at the college, including, but not limited to:

ETHNS 300 Introduction to Ethnic Studies
ETHNS 350 Introduction to Native American Studies
Other courses as needed

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

ARC Programs and Majors
CRC Programs and Majors
FLC Programs and Majors
SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in African American Studies, Black Studies, Africana Studies, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Asian American Studies, Native American Studies, or American Indian Studies OR Master's in Ethnic Studies OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution and completed by August 20, 2026.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

Los Rios Community College District Application

Letter of Interest

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)

Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

Supplemental Questionnaire Document (see Supplemental Questionnaire Requirements)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
- Example:
  If a master's in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the
  
  Minimum Qualifications , an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
Previously granted equivalency in the discipline applying for must be attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of…


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