Part Time Instructor, Ethnic Studies

Peralta Community College District (CA); Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District is seeking qualified Part-Time Faculty to provide high-quality instruction and student support in accordance with the District's mission of advancing equity, student success, and academic excellence. Assignments are made on an as-needed basis and may include day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District's colleges.

Duties include teaching, developing syllabi, evaluating students, maintaining records, and fostering an inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
• Provide official or unofficial transcripts and a detailed record of relevant professional work experience.
• Equivalency determinations are made through a separate review process in accordance with District procedures.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver effective, student-centered instruction using evidence-based teaching practices.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance timely and equitably and maintain accurate academic records.
• Submit grades and reports by established deadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment for diverse students.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Utilize learning management system and instructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with District policies, bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development, and college activities.

Skills

Equivalency knowledge

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Master’s degree in ethnic studies

Master’s degree in American Studies/Ethnicity or related fields

Equivalent

Master’s degree in interdisciplinary area

Master’s degree in one discipline within interdisciplinary area + cross-credits

Understanding of diverse backgrounds of students

Credential authorizing service per CCCCO requirement

Job description

Peralta Community College District is seeking qualified Part-Time Faculty members to provide high-quality instruction and student support in accordance with the District's mission of advancing equity, student success, and academic excellence. Part-time faculty are responsible for delivering engaging, inclusive instruction that promotes student learning and achievement while supporting the diverse educational goals of the District's students.

Assignments are made on an as-needed basis and may include day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District's colleges.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved course outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver effective, student-centered instruction using evidence-based teaching practices.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and equitable manner and maintain accurate academic records.
• Submit grades and other required reports by established deadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Utilize the District's learning management system and other instructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with District policies, collective bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development, and other college activities as appropriate for part-time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. Applicants are required to demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications by submitting official or unofficial transcripts and providing a complete and detailed record of relevant professional work experience in their application materials.

Applicants are required to demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications by submitting official or unofficial transcripts and providing a complete and detailed record of relevant professional work experience in their application materials.

If experience is required in lieu of a master’s degree:

For disciplines requiring a degree and professional experience, applicants must clearly describe how their education and work experience meet the stated minimum qualifications.

Equivalency

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly may apply for equivalency. Equivalency determinations are made through a separate review process in accordance with District procedures.

• Possession of a Master’s degree in the ethnic studies field OR
• Possession of a master’s degree 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 OR
• Possession of a Master's degree in the interdisciplinary area OR
• Possession of a Master's degree in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper division or graduate course work in at least one other constituent discipline
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.

If needed to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy (front and back) of your fully satisfied, lifetime California Community College credential authorizing service in the appropriate discipline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Please note, the District’s preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e‑mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon: 1) submission of a current TB test clearance; 2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprint clearance; and 4) submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriate California Community College credential. 5) receipt of work verification required to meet minimum qualifications (if applicable).