Part Time Instructor, Ethnic Studies

Peralta Community College District; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District seeks qualified Part-Time Faculty to provide high-quality instruction and student support. Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, online, or hybrid classes at any of the District's colleges.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in ethnic studies (or related fields or equivalent). Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to equity and student success and be prepared to submit official transcripts if required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the ethnic studies field or related domains.
• Equivalent degree with relevant coursework is acceptable.
• Commitment to equity, student success and respectful learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved outlines and learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver engaging instruction using evidence-based methods.
• Develop syllabi, materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate records.
• Submit grades by deadlines and communicate with students regularly.
• Create an inclusive, supportive learning environment for diverse students.

Skills

Diversity sensitivity

Inclusive instruction

Student support

Education

Master’s degree in ethnic studies

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

Master’s degree in interdisciplinary area

Equivalent degree with related coursework

Job description

Class Purpose

Peralta Community College District is seeking qualified Part-TimeFaculty members to provide high-quality instruction and studentsupport in accordance with the District's mission of advancingequity, student success, and academic excellence. Part-time facultyare responsible for delivering engaging, inclusive instruction thatpromotes student learning and achievement while supporting thediverse 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 theDistrict's colleges.

Examples of Duties

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

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with approved courseoutlines and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver effective, student-centered instructionusing evidence-based teaching practices.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials,assignments, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely and equitable mannerand maintain accurate academic records.
• Submit grades and other required reports by establisheddeadlines.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learningenvironment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respondpromptly to inquiries.
• Utilize the District's learning management system and otherinstructional technologies as appropriate.
• Comply with District policies, collective bargainingagreements, accreditation standards, and applicable federal andstate regulations.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development,and other college activities as appropriate for part-timefaculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Master’s degree in the ethnic studies fieldOR
• Possession of a master’s degree in American Studies/Ethnicity,Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Central American Studies, LatinAmerican Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Race and EthnicRelations, Asian-American Studies, or African-American StudiesOR
• The equivalent OR
• Possession of a Master's degree in the interdisciplinary areaOR
• Possession of a Master's degree in one of the disciplinesincluded in the interdisciplinary area and upper division orgraduate course work in at least one other constituentdiscipline
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverseacademic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnicbackgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff andcommunity.

Supplemental Information

Minimum Qualifications:

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

The District will review education and work history to determinewhether minimum qualifications are met. Determinations are made inaccordance with Title 5 regulations and District procedures.Official transcripts and additional verification of employment willbe required upon offer of employment.

If experience is required in lieu of a master’sdegree:

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