Associate Faculty - African American Studies; Ethnic Studies

Employment Opportunity

Associate faculty assignments are temporary, part‑time and/or on‑call and may be immediate or as needed. The Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer remote‑only assignments.

• Part‑time hourly assignment up to 67% of a full‑time load.
• Starting hourly rate is based on the district salary schedules.
• Compensation for assigned classes is paid over the duration of the assignment.
• Medical insurance for eligible individuals.
• Sick leave accrual on a pro‑rated basis.
• Retirement options:
  CalSTRS Defined Benefit, CalSTRS Cash Balance, and Social Security.

• Provide instruction and faculty support to students, including evening, weekend, online, hybrid and/or off‑campus assignments.
• Deliver academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Maintain currency in your field(s) of expertise.
• Focus on providing instruction and/or student services.
• Perform additional district or department services (committee work, evaluations, student learning outcomes assessment, hiring committees) as requested for additional compensation.

• Master’s degree in African‑American/Black/Africana Studies, or a Bachelor’s degree in that field plus a Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies, or the equivalent, or a fully satisfied California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Ethnic Studies.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students.

• Creative, multidisciplinary scholarship that brings together new ideas and methodologies.
• Creative, inspiring, robust pedagogy with diverse audiences.
• Participation in equity‑promoting projects and events, including collaboration, shared governance, and inclusion of overlooked communities.
• Experience teaching courses in African‑American Studies.
• Bilingual proficiency.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti‑racism.

The District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from economically disadvantaged and underrepresented groups, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, among others. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or political or organizational affiliation.