Native American (Native American/Indian American Studies Ethnic Studies), Part-Time Faculty Pool

Chaffey College; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Chaffey College seeks dynamic scholar-teachers for Native American/Native American Studies Ethnic Studies as a part-time adjunct pool. The position emphasizes teaching and scholarship centered on cultures and histories shaping America, with a focus on four core Ethnic Studies disciplines.

May involve teaching in prisons or high school dual enrollment, and candidates must meet California minimum qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must meet the California State Community College Minimum Qualifications for Ethnic Studies instructors. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate of an interview.
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds sensitivity and understanding expected.

Responsibilities

• May include teaching in the prisons and/or high school dual enrollment.
• Responsibilities include meeting minimum qualifications and contributing to Ethnic Studies instruction and program development.

Education

Master's degree in Native American/American Indian Studies

Master's degree in Ethnic Studies and Bachelor's degree in Native American/American Indian studies

The equivalent

A valid lifetime credential that authorizes service as an Ethnic Studies Instructor in a California Community College

Job description

Native American (Native American/Indian American Studies Ethnic Studies), Part-Time Faculty Pool

Chaffey College

Salary: $71.00 - $91.00 Hourly

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Number: 24-25/00164

Location: Rancho/Fontana/Chino, CA

Department: Public Service, Culture and Society Academic & Career Community

Closing: Continuous

Position Description

The Department of Ethnic Studies at Chaffey College as a new department is 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.

The Department of Ethnic Studies at Chaffey College is committed to the scholarly teachings and representations of the four core disciplines in the field which are comprised of Native American Studies, African American Studies, Chicanx and Latinx Studies, and Asian American Studies.

Native American Studies at Chaffey College is an interdisciplinary program that offers students opportunities to study the governments, nations, cultures, social and political structures in American Indian societies and American Indian societies within the context of the United States. The Program's curriculum focuses on and prioritizes American Indian scholars, cultural-intellectual practices, traditional knowledge systems, and Indigenous teaching and leadership methodologies to engage all students in diverse learning experiences and grow their understanding and competency in American Indian Studies.

May include teaching in the prisons and/or high school dual enrollment.

All applicants are expected to meet the California State Community College Minimum Qualifications for Ethnic Studies instructors (below). Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee employment or an interview.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Native American/American Indian Studies OR
• Master's degree in Ethnic Studies AND Bachelor's degree in Native American/American Indian studies OR
• The equivalent OR
• A valid lifetime credential that authorizes service as an Ethnic Studies Instructor in a California Community College; AND
• Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment.

MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT ASSURE THE CANDIDATE OF AN INTERVIEW. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.

Desirable Qualifications

• Recent experience teaching Ethnic Studies courses in person and online through Canvas, preferably at the community college level.
• Evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging in person and online students with their learning, using innovative online teaching methods, instructional design, and assessment strategies.
• Preference may be given to candidates with recent experience in teaching Native American Studies (ETHN-2).
• High level of professional and pedagogical expertise in Ethnic Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicanx/Latinx Studies, Native American Studies from an accredited college or university.
• Evidence of a demonstrated commitment to equity in the community college setting.

COMPENSATION

Part-time faculty compensation is commensurate with education and District teaching experience according to the lecture, lab, or non-instructional rate schedules.