La Raza Studies Adjunct Instructor; TEMPORARY

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The Ethnic Studies Department and La Raza Studies program at Contra Costa Community College are accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty (part time). This is a temporary assignment that begins March 2026.

Posting Number: F01292
Location: Contra Costa College

• providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
• creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
• evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
• meeting with students outside of class;
• maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
• maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
• fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
• maintaining accurate academic records;
• performing other related duties as assigned.

• Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
• Master’s in African American Studies, Black Studies, Africana Studies, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Asian American Studies, Native American Studies, American Indian Studies OR Master’s in Ethnic Studies OR the equivalent.
• If you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Equivalency Petition in the application packet.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, passion for teaching, and ability to effectively communicate with students.
• College level teaching or similar community education experience.
• Significant graduate level coursework in Chicano/a/x, Latino/a/x Studies, and Ethnic Studies.
• Competency in teaching US Latino history and politics.

Agustn Palacios – palacios

Position Status:
Temporary
Employment Begins:
March 30, 2026
# of Months:
As needed
Job Open Date:
December 9, 2025
Job Close Date:
February 17, 2026

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.