Part-Time Ethnic Studies Instructor (Pool)

IMDiversity; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 122,606 - 208,017; Part time

Job summary

San Mateo County Community College District in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Part-Time Ethnic Studies Instructor to teach classes from the Ethnic Studies Department. The role includes curriculum assessment, development of new courses, and advising students during office hours, with ongoing engagement with current teaching methodologies.

The position is an adjunct/part‑time assignment with semester-based hours and a salary per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Ethnic Studies at community college level.
• Ability to assess and revise curriculum and develop new courses.
• Consult with students during office hours and maintain current teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned from Ethnic Studies curriculum.
• Assist in curriculum assessment and new course development.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
• Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies and curricula.
• Perform other professional duties as required.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student advising

Teaching methodology

Collaboration

Higher‑order thinking

Education

Master's in Ethnic Studies or related field

Tools

Technology in teaching

Job description

Part‑Time Ethnic Studies Instructor (Pool)

San Mateo County Community College District in San Mateo, CA

Type: Adjunct/Part‑Time

Salary: $89.20 - $151.07 per hour

Category: Ethnic and Multicultural Studies

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned from the regular Ethnic Studies Department curriculum.
• Assist in curriculum assessment and revisions and new course development.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
• Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies and curricula.
• Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs.

Employment Standards

Acquired through education, training, and/or experience.

Knowledge of

• College‑level courses in ethnic studies and recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach in the discipline.
• Use of technology in teaching and ethnic studies.

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
• Use and develop teaching methods emphasizing cooperation and collaboration, engaging students actively in learning, and encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher‑order thinking skills.
• Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
• Develop instructional learning outcomes and develop methods for assessing students' achievement of these outcomes.
• Organize and teach theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter in ways appropriate to students' abilities.
• Acceptance of the division's commitment to established academic standards.

Job Requirements

• Master's or above 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 or above in Ethnic Studies OR the equivalent (see below).
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence – For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.

Equivalence Guidelines

1. a) Degree Equivalence

   The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.

2. b) Academic Background Equivalence

   The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:

   • a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and
   • a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.
3. c) Professional Achievement Equivalence

   The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate’s degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information

Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near‑miss incident to their supervisor.

Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.

Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.

Work Demands: The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on‑site office environment; in‑person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online.

Comprehend speech at normal levels.

Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment.

Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials.

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Frequent bending at the waist.

Physical presence at on‑site locations.

Communicate and interact with others.

Observe and interpret people and situations.

Learn and apply new information or skills.

Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks.

Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.

Work with frequent interruptions.

Self‑regulate emotion and behavior.

Benefits

• Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

EEO Plan

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.