Part-Time Faculty - Chicano Studies

DESCRIPTION

Mendocino College is currently accepting applications for Chicano Studies part-time, Temporary Faculty.

We seek diverse, equity- minded candidates who bring new perspectives and experiences to enrich our educational community. Please review our District Mission, Goals, and Values at the following website: MLCCD
-Mission,Goals,Values

The main campus is located in Ukiah, CA; with centers locations in Lakeport, CA;
Willits, CA;
Fort Bragg, CA; and online. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Attention:
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Mendocino Part Time Faculty Association; all unit members must maintain a California mailing address.

If you do not currently reside in or intend to relocate to California should an offer be made; please understand this is a requirement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Through the online portal, submit the following documents:

* Completed online application

* A cover letter that succinctly addresses how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you for this position; including how you apply diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in your instruction or student engagement

* Resume/CV including education, experience, professional organizations, and accomplishments

* List three (3) professional or academic references who can speak to your qualifications for the position and their contact information (personal references will not be accepted)

* Photocopies of all transcripts; a foreign transcript evaluation must be attached if applicable. Official copies of transcripts are required upon employment

* If meeting the state mandated minimum qualifications based on equivalency, complete the MLCCD equivalency application and include all supporting documents. Applications and instructions found at: MLCCD Equivalency Form and Instructions

ASSIGNMENT/SALARY

Assignments are made on a part-time, hourly contract basis. A part-time faculty assignment may not exceed a total of 67% of an annual full-time assignment. Salary is determined by the total contract hours. Hourly contract rate is dependent on qualifications ($69.36 - $96.69). Compensation for assigned classes is paid over the duration of the semester.

Please see the current salary schedule at: MLCCD-Salary Schedule

Benefits:
The College offers a Bronze level benefit plan at the cost of the employee.

Paid Time Off:
Sick leave is earned based on teaching load percentage.

Retirement:
This position may be eligible for CalSTRS Retirement

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The successful candidate will support student success by providing instructional support and institutional collaboration. This includes the following duties and/or assignments:

* Instructs the full range of courses offered in discipline applied for;

* Conducts classes and finals as included in the schedule of classes;

* Prepares classroom presentations, student activities, and assignments;

* Teaches class hours; evaluates students' performance based on quizzes, exams, projects, comprehensive finals and/or other assessments appropriate to the course outline;

* Teaches courses in accordance with the description published in the catalog, the course outline, and the schedule of classes;

* Prepares a syllabus for each course and distributes it to students at the first class meeting and/or electronically;

* Reports on time and prepared for classes;
Posts and maintains student contact hours;

* Maintains current knowledge of the discipline and teaching practices; and Prepares and submits accurate and timely student reports.

POTENTIAL COURSES

Areas of teaching interest include, but are not limited to teaching: ETH 202:
Racial and Ethnic Relations, ETH 235:
Mexican American Culture & ETH 130 Introduction to Chicano Studies.

Additional classes may include other classes listed in the Mendocino College Catalog found here: MLCCD  Catalog

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet all

Minimum Qualifications Requirements for discipline applied for including:

Master's degree in Chicano Studies

OR Master's in Ethnic Studies

OR the equivalent

The minimum qualifications handbook with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office may be viewed at: CCCCO

Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check and completion of TB test.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Current theories of Ethnic Studies, and related teaching practices; and familiarity with community college mission.

ABILITY TO:
Effectively instruct assigned courses using a variety of techniques and methods of delivery; evaluate and develop curriculum and instructional materials; assess student academic progress; maintain records; consistently communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and work collaboratively with colleagues in the…