Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty - Ethnic Studies

West Hills College Lemoore; Charlotte (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time (adjunct) faculty member for Ethnic Studies. This role involves teaching courses in various formats and requires a Master's degree in Ethnic Studies or a related field. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and possess strong communication and relationship-building skills. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively in college classroom settings.
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching and engaging diverse learners.
• Willingness to remediate instructional practices for better student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and evaluate students in various course formats.
• Implement contemporary teaching methods and use technology effectively.
• Advise and assist students while promoting an equitable learning environment.

Skills

Effective student evaluation

Clear communication

Inclusive teaching practices

Relationship building

Engagement with diverse students

Education

Masters in Ethnic Studies or related field

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

West Hills Community College District

Part-time (Adjunct) Faculty – Ethnic Studies

Salary Range: $70.50 - $77.50 per contact hour

Locations mainly include: Coalinga, Lemoore, Firebaugh, and surrounding state prisons and high schools.

Continuous Recruitment

Summary

Current course offerings include introductory courses designed to help students develop a foundational understanding of the discipline as well as the fundamental skills and knowledge to meet their educational and career goals. The successful candidate will exhibit a passion for educating a diverse student population through culturally responsive pedagogy and demonstrate the use of effective practices for engaging students with diverse learning needs, backgrounds, and academic goals. Teaching assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, and weekend courses plus face to face, online, hybrid classes, and it is dependable on the need of the campus and the course assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct and evaluate students effectively in face to face, hybrid, or online classes.
• Implement contemporary teaching methods that enhance learning and utilize technology to performing instructional and non-instructional duties including, but not limited to, Canvas or other learning management system(s), other software/computer aided instruction and multi-media (Microsoft Office Suite), and District student information management system(s) (Civitas).
• Incorporate the use of technology in performing instructional and non-instructional duties including distance education technologies, online class delivery, computerized presentations, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Teach courses consistent with the approved and adopted by Course Outline of Record.
• Assess and evaluate class content, materials, and to make changes to address gaps and areas of growth based on student needs.
• Champion collaborative practices in instruction that lead to an active student-centered environment and close equity and gender gaps.
• Work with counseling/advising and student services team to support and address student needs.
• Advise and assist students.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively in the college classroom.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Ability and commitment to working with a diverse division/team on implementing highly effective inclusive, culturally responsive practices and participating in dialogue on equity in education.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community organizations.
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support students.

Education and Experience

REQUIREMENT BY CA HANDBOOK

Masters in the ethnic studies field OR a master’s in American Studies/Ethnicity, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Central American Studies, Latin American Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Race and Ethnic Relations, Asian-American Studies, or African-American Studies OR the equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates

Requires a valid driver’s license.

Equivalency

Candidates not meeting the minimum qualifications as stated above may complete an equivalency form (linked under Required Materials) to be submitted with the other required material. Requests for equivalency will be reviewed by the Equivalency Committee as assigned by the Academic Senate. If you need a copy of the equivalency form and are unable to download by clicking on the link below, please contact Human Resources at 559-934-2155 or via email at [e-mail].

Required Materials

1. Cover letter
2. Online District Application
3. Resume
4. Unofficial transcripts verifying degree(s) received.
5. Equivalency Form (only needed if MQs are not met)

*Incomplete applications will not be accepted. It is the candidate’s responsibility to make sure the application packet is complete. *

West Hills Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or covered veteran's status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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