La Raza Studies Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Contra Costa Community College District; United States; On-site; USD 107,273 - 177,669; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Educational reimbursements

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District is looking for Adjunct Faculty to teach courses in La Raza Studies. This part-time, temporary position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and offers a pay range of $77.87–$128.97 per hour. Responsibilities include providing instruction, maintaining student records, and fostering a positive learning environment. Benefits include health insurance and paid holidays. Ideal candidates should have teaching experience and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in African American Studies, Latino Studies, or related field.
• More than two years of college teaching experience preferred.
• Graduate-level coursework in Chicano/a/x and Latino/a/x Studies desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction based on established curriculum.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records.
• Create a learning environment encouraging discussion.

Skills

Understanding diverse student backgrounds

Competency in teaching U.S. Latino history

Creating a positive learning environment

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Adjunct Faculty (Part Time) – Contra Costa Community College, La Raza Studies

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty – Part Time

Employment Begins: March 2026

We are seeking experienced educators to teach transfer-level composition and support the Ethnic Studies and La Raza Studies programs. This temporary assignment may include instruction in courses such as History of Latinos in the United States, Latino Politics, Latin American History, and Latino Film.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines, and class schedules.
• Create and maintain a learning environment that encourages free discussion and critical thinking.
• Evaluate student progress, assign and grade work, and maintain accurate records.
• Meet with students outside of class as needed.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethical standards.
• Keep current knowledge in subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Minimum qualification: Master’s degree in one of the following areas: 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 a master’s in Ethnic Studies. Equivalent educational experience may be considered.

Desirable qualifications: More than two years of college teaching or community education experience; graduate‑level coursework in Chicano/a/x and Latino/a/x Studies and Ethnic Studies; competency in teaching U.S. Latino history and politics.

Other Requirements

Understanding and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds, including academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, and ethnic contexts. Equivalency petitions may be submitted if the minimum qualifications are met via equivalency.

Employee Benefits

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance for eligible employees; optional cash stipend for those covered by alternative health plans; retirement through PERS or STRS; deferred compensation plans; paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; educational reimbursements; wellness programs; and other benefits as outlined by the district.

Employment Status

Part‑time faculty – temporary assignment (pay range $77.87–$128.97 per hour, up to $151.16). The position will remain until fulfilled.

EEO Statement

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.