Native American/American Indian Studies (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Reedley College

SCCCD International Education; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

Reedley College seeks an equity-minded, part-time faculty member to teach Native American/American Indian Studies courses, collaborate with cross-disciplinary faculty, and support the college’s mission to serve a diverse student body.

The instructor will work with the Cultural & Women's Studies Department, the RAIN learning community, campus and community partners, and student success teams to promote equitable learning environments.

Qualifications

• Evidence of responsiveness to diverse backgrounds of community college students.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach a part-time schedule of Native American/American Indian Studies courses.
• Coordinate with the Cultural & Women’s Studies Department and the RAIN learning community.
• Maintain currency in Native American/American Indian Studies and use varied instructional delivery formats.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely grade reports.
• Engage with campus/community partners to support program development and pathways.

Skills

Equity-minded

Collaboration

Teaching Native American Studies

Curriculum development

Assessment knowledge

Diversity & inclusion

Educational technology proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Native American/American Indian Studies

Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies + BA in Native American/American Indian Studies

California Community College Credential

Equivalency based on education/experience

Tools

Learning management systems

Educational technology

Job description

Native American/American Indian Studies (Part-Time Faculty Pool) – Reedley College, Reedley, CA

Role Overview

Reedley College seeks an equity‑minded, part‑time faculty member to teach Native American/American Indian Studies courses, collaborate with cross‑disciplinary faculty, and support the college’s mission to serve a diverse student body. The instructor will work closely with the Cultural & Women’s Studies Department, the Resources for American Indian Needs (RAIN) learning community, campus and community partners, and student success teams to promote equitable learning environments.

Essential Functions of Position

• Teach a part‑time schedule of Native American/American Indian Studies courses as assigned.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other discipline faculty and the Cultural & Women’s Studies Department.
• Maintain currency in Native American/American Indian Studies.
• Teach classes for and work with the RAIN learning community.
• Work with campus and community organizations to complement and enhance the Native American/American Indian Studies programs.
• Participate in program development and expansion of Native American/American Indian Studies courses, including connections with industry and Career and Guided Pathways.
• Use a variety of pedagogies and integrate a wide range of instructional delivery systems, including innovative and creative uses of technology for face‑to‑face, online, and/or hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Use effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter and adhere to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record.
• Evaluate student progress through tests, examinations, written assignments, oral responses, and other assessments in keeping with course objectives.
• Provide course syllabi to students.
• Maintain classroom records in accordance with district policy.
• Turn in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed.
• Otherwise fulfill all duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Master’s degree in Native American/American Indian Studies; or Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies and a bachelor’s degree in Native American/American Indian Studies; or a valid California Community College Credential; or equivalency based on education and/or experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience and skill in incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion across all areas of responsibility.
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom.
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional, relational, and classroom practices to better engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Related work and professional experience, including experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
• Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth.
• Experience facilitating multicultural and cross‑cultural communication with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with under‑prepared and high‑need students at the community college level.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support, and student success.
• Proficiency with computers and technologies used for high‑quality instruction and support.
• Strong communication skills with students and staff.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials.
• Extent and breadth of previous teaching experience at the post‑secondary level in Native American/American Indian Studies, including large group instruction and online teaching.
• Breadth of teaching experience in Native American/American Indian Studies and coursework in related subject areas.
• Experience teaching at the post‑secondary level.
• Engagement with Native American/American Indian groups and related campus/community involvement.
• Knowledge of the community college mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

• Newly hired part‑time faculty will be placed on step one of the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Schedule.
• Salary classification placements are based on education and experience, as outlined in the Part‑Time Faculty Salary Classifications.
• Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The hiring department will review applications and contact qualified candidates for interviews. Continuous recruitment is used to build a pool; vacancies will be filled from this pool on an ongoing basis. The application will remain on file for 18 months. Applicants who are not selected after 18 months must re‑apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It pledges to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process. We endeavor to be a service‑minded organization and respond to the needs of our applicants. SCCCD EEO Plan.