Adjunct Instructor, Ethnic Studies (all Core Areas)

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District invites applications for Ethnic Studies instructors at Los Medanos College, Brentwood Center or Pittsburg campus. Courses include hybrid or face-to-face offerings; training such as BEOI may be required for online formats.

Position begins Spring 2027 with part-time adjunct status and set class schedules to be determined by the department. Applicants should have Ethnic Studies training and demonstrate ability to join a dynamic department that values inquiry,

Qualifications

• Understanding of and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.
• Master's degree in Ethnic Studies or related discipline as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction per established curriculum and class schedules.
• Foster learning environment encouraging discussion and critical thinking.
• Evaluate student progress and grades.
• Meet with students outside of class.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics; keep current subject knowledge.
• Maintain accurate academic records; fulfill duties of part-time/temporary faculty.

Education

Master's in Ethnic Studies

Master's 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

Master's in Ethnic Studies or the equivalent

Job description

Description of Position

Los Medanos College's Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Studies Department is looking for Ethnic Studies trained faculty members in all discipline specific areas who are excited to teach hybrid or fully face to face classes in the spring 2027 semester or future academic years at either our Brentwood Center or Pittsburg campus. If teaching hybrid, the applicant will need to take specific training offered by the district (Becoming an Effective Online Instructor, BEOI) or apply for equivalency training for online education. The specific course offerings are still being set by the department, and applicants will be offered set class schedules (day/times) as determined by the department. You should apply if you have Ethnic Studies training and are excited about joining a fun and innovative department.

Posting Number

Posting Number: F01363

Location

Location: Los Medanos College

Salary

Description of Position

Los Medanos College's Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Studies Department is looking for Ethnic Studies trained faculty members in all discipline specific areas who are excited to teach hybrid or fully face to face classes in the spring 2027 semester or future academic years at either our Brentwood Center or Pittsburg campus. If teaching hybrid, the applicant will need to take specific training offered by the district (Becoming an Effective Online Instructor, BEOI) or apply for equivalency training for online education. The specific course offerings are still being set by the department, and applicants will be offered set class schedules (day/times) as determined by the department. You should apply if you have Ethnic Studies training and are excited about joining a fun and innovative department.

Inquiries

Adrianna Simone

[e-mail]

Position Status

Position Status: Temporary

EEO Job Category

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department

Department: L5019- Ethnic Studies/Social Justice Studies

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

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/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 in Ethnic Studies
OR the equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

N/A

Job Open Date

Job Open Date: 10/12/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date: 11/02/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins

Employment Begins: Spring 2027

# of Months

# of Months: 4

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 who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.