Ethnic Studies Instructor; Tenure-Track Job San Mateo area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Ethnic Studies Instructor (Tenure-Track)

Overview

Ethnic Studies Instructor (Tenure-Track)

Campus:
Cañada College

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Salary

Schedule:

80

Months Per Year: 10

Mandated Reporter:
Yes

Campus Security Authority:
No

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Teach ethnic studies courses as assigned, which may include day, online, evening, and weekend assignments

Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours

Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and revision, including the assessment of student learning outcomes

Maintain expertise in current teaching methods and develop new instructional materials and techniques to meet the changing needs of students

Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials that will enhance offerings of the department and the division

Collaborate with faculty and staff in other departments and colleges and in the community to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success

Serve as a member of division and college committees

Perform other duties as required by contract and general institutional needs in a timely manner.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

College-level ethnic studies courses

The effective use of technology in teaching, including online instruction

Skills and Abilities:

Recent experience in teaching or preparation to teach in a community college

Teach at a college level in a related field

Organize and explain ethnic studies concepts in ways appropriate to students' abilities, levels of preparation, learning styles, and cultural experiences

Use teaching methods that engage students, promote development of critical thinking skills, emphasize cooperation and collaboration, facilitate community engagement, promote social justice, and reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches grounded in the methodologies of ethnic studies

Develop student learning outcomes and methods for assessing student achievement of those outcomes

Reflect on and critically evaluate pedagogy and implement changes to improve student learning

Experience with and willingness to participate in specialized programs, including learning communities, designed to encourage student success

Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the teaching profession and the mission of the community college

Motivate students from diverse cultural, academic, socioeconomic, and language backgrounds

Ability, initiative, and commitment to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success

Commitment to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom through ongoing contributions to department, division, and college activities

Job Requirements:

Master's or above in African-American/Black/Africana Studies or Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/o Studies, or Asian-American Studies, or Native American/ American Indian Studies OR Master's or above in Ethnic Studies OR the equivalent (see below)
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Preferred

A graduate degree in ethnic studies
Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and other fields shape participation and outcomes
Willingness to examine and revise one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students more effectively
Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus
Experience in culturally-responsive teaching in ethnic studies
Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within ethnic studies courses and classrooms

Note:

If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.

a) Degree Equivalence

The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is…


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