2026/2027 - Associate Faculty - Chicano Studies (Ethnic Studies - Chicanx and Latinx Stud.)

Santa Rosa Junior College; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Rosa Junior College invites applications to establish a pool for associate faculty assignments. Assignments may be temporary, part-time and/or on-call, and may be immediate or as needed.

All work is on-site, as remote-only assignments are not offered. The Department of Ethnic Studies seeks dynamic scholar‑teachers focused on Chicanx and Latinx communities, with required qualifications including Master’s degrees in Chicano Studies and Ethnic Studies (or equivalent) and an appropriate

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chicano Studies.
• Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies or the equivalent.
• California Community College Instructor's Credential in Ethnic Studies or equivalency.
• Bilingual abilities are valued and encouraged.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses in Chicanx or Latinx Studies.
• Evidence of ability to build partnerships with Chicanx and Latinx communities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent instruction and faculty support to students, including evening, weekend, online or hybrid assignments.
• Provide academic assistance and related services during scheduled office hours.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and promote inclusive pedagogy.
• Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise.
• Associate faculty focus on instruction and student services.
• Support equity and collaborative initiatives as needed.

Skills

Bilingual

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative work

Teaching excellence

Education

Master’s degree in Chicano Studies

Master’s degree in ethnic studies

the equivalent

Calif Community College Instructor's Credential in Ethnic Studies

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Santa Rosa Junior College is currently accepting applications on a continuous basis to establish a pool for associate faculty assignments. Associate assignments may be 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.

Compensation/Benefits

Assignments are made on a part-time, hourly basis. A part-time faculty assignment may not exceed a total of 67% of an annual full-time assignment.

• Starting Hourly Rate: Please see the hourly salary schedules or contact Human Resources for more information.
• Salary placement is based on academic background, vocational experience, and teaching experience (depending on discipline) and as documented in application materials. Initial Step placement will be at Step 1 pending evaluation of experience as outlined in the AFA Contract Article 27 (Download PDF reader).
• Compensation for assigned classes is paid over the duration of the assignment.

Benefits

The District offers medical insurance for those who meet the eligibility requirements. Additional information, including medical plan information and eligibility requirements can be found on the Benefits page.

Sick Leave Accrual

Associate faculty accrue sick leave on a pro-rated basis. Additional information can be found in Article 18 of the AFA Contract.

Retirement

SRJC offers CalSTRS Defined Benefit, CalSTRS Cash Balance and Social Security as Associate Faculty retirement options. Eligibility for each plan is determined based on prior membership status with CalSTRS.

• Provide excellent instruction and faculty support to students, which may include evening, weekend, online or hybrid and/or off-campus assignments.
• Provide 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 of community college students, faculty and staff.
• Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise.
• Associate faculty focus primarily on providing instruction and/or student services.
• Associate faculty are typically not required to participate in District or department service such as committee work, evaluations, student learning outcomes assessment, and hiring committees, but may be asked to perform these services for additional compensation.
• Please see the All Faculty Association Contract for more information.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Department of Ethnic Studies at Santa Rosa Junior College is comprised of African-American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicanx & Latinx Studies, and Native American Studies. As a new Department, we are seeking dynamic scholar‑teachers whose scholarship and teaching are centered on the cultures and histories of communities that have played a vital force in shaping America.

Chicanx & Latinx Studies at Santa Rosa Junior College focuses on and prioritizes the culture, experiences, and contributions of Chicanx and Latinx communities with the context of U.S. society and culture.

The program centers on the intellectual development of Chicanx and Latinx scholarship, the advancement of arts and literature, and the emergence of the Chicanx and Latinx Civil Rights Movements.

Successful candidates may teach courses pertinent to Ethnic Studies and Chicanx and Latinx Studies and use different methodologies to engage all students in diverse learning experiences. Our goal is to foster student understanding and competency in Chicanx and Latinx Studies.

Instructional formats include face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online, utilizing Canvas and a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology. We seek faculty with a steadfast commitment to vigorously confronting and dismantling white supremacy through education and multiracial collaboration and solidarity.

We welcome scholar‑teachers who use different methodologies to engage all students in diverse learning experiences and foster their understanding and competency in Chicanx and Latinx Studies.

SRJC recognizes and creates a welcoming community for its Latinx faculty and students through the Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) Grant and Puente Programs and offers both faculty and students the opportunity to thrive academically at Santa Rosa Junior College. Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications exactly as listed below for disciplines of interest or file for equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants who are requesting equivalency consideration are responsible for documenting all course work, degree programs and related professional experience at the time of application. Please, see the Equivalency Guide for Faculty Applicants (Download PDF reader) and the Faculty Minimum Qualifications Self‑Evaluation Checklist for more information.

REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in Chicano Studies
• a Master’s in ethnic studies
• the equivalent
• fully satisfied (Life) California Community College Instructor's Credential in Ethnic Studies

Preferred

• creative, multidisciplinary scholarship that bring together ideas, questions, and methodologies in unique and novel ways.
• creative, inspiring, and robust pedagogy in a community college or with a wide variety of audiences across different levels of academic abilities, interests, and goals.
• involvement in projects and events, inside and outside of a college setting, that promote a culture of equity and democratic sensibilities. This may include, but is not limited to, endeavors that feature collaboration or shared governance or deliberate attempts to include forgotten or overlooked communities.
• Evidence of ability to:
  • build and maintain partnerships with Chicanx and Latinx communities.
  • advise a diverse student population with a specific focus on Chicanx and Latinx students.
  • learn, modify, and develop curriculum to expand and grow the Chicanx and Latinx Studies program.
• Bilingual
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses in Chicanx or Latinx Studies.
• Demonstrated cultural intelligence, experiences, and competence gained from direct experiences within the Chicanx and Latinx communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to college, and community‑engaged service.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and anti‑racism.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with campus‑wide interdisciplinary related program.

To be considered for this associate faculty pool, applicants must provide the following:

1. A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions.
2. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references.
3. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.
4. A brief cover letter.

1. Current resume.

1. A written response to the diversity prompt below (200—500 words):

• Curricula;
• Learning activities;
• Teaching/counseling practices;
• Educational Resources;
• Training, background, coursework and/or professional development;
• Program Development

1. Copies of transcripts of all college‑level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment.

• If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicant must provide a formal evaluation by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services of their international degree(s) at the time of application. For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see Foreign Degree Requirements.

1. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section above, you must complete and attach the Faculty Equivalency Application (Download PDF reader) and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application.

1. If applicable, copy of California Community College Credential (both sides).

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
• Must be willing to work on‑site as determined by the department.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Sonoma County Junior College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
• Applicants must be available for interviews at Santa Rosa Junior College at no cost to the District.
• Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at [phone].
• Clery Report: Crime awareness and security information are available from District Police. (Public Law 101-542). The Clery Report can be found here.
• An applicant who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT

Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is a public single college district located in Sonoma County, California and serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. Sonoma County is rich in history, beauty, and culture and is an excellent choice for a place to live and work. The District is designated as a Hispanic‑Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well‑being of the surrounding community. The District prides itself on being an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable community that fosters the growth and development of its students, faculty, and staff. SRJC is a unique institution in a unique environment. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti‑racism, and accessibility.

Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and SRJC Roseland in Southwest Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons.

Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:

• Office of the President
• Student Services
• Accreditation
• SRJC Factbook
• District Mission, Vision, & Values
• SRJC Strategic Plan

Non-Discrimination

The District is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and individuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groups within the District’s workforce, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or political or organizational affiliation.

For more information about Title IX, please refer to District Board Policy 3433 and Administrative Procedure 3434, which outlines our commitment to proactive measures in preventing sexual harassment and ensuring a respectful and inclusive community for all.