PT Ethnic Studies

Foothill-De Anza Community College District; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for the Part-Time Ethnic Studies Instructor position. Applications are accepted continuously and will remain on file for two years.

The district emphasizes instructional duties, timely grading, and ongoing participation in professional development and campus activities. Opportunities exist to contribute to the college and district community.

Qualifications

• Master's in ethnic studies or a closely related field is required.
• Understanding and respect for diverse student backgrounds is required.
• See official California Community Colleges Minimum Qualifications for details (equivalency possible).

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties as assigned and evaluate student work.
• Submit grades in a timely manner and participate in assessment of performance.
• Engage in professional development activities and campus/community involvement.

Education

Master's in ethnic studies field

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

Equivalency as allowed by California Community Colleges Minimum Qualifications

Job description

PT Ethnic Studies

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: PTF05096

Location: District, CA

Department: Temp Pool

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

PART-TIME ETHNIC STUDIES INSTRUCTOR

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a poolof qualified applicants for this position. Applications will beaccepted continuously until otherwise noted. Applications willremain on file for two years from date received or lastsubmitted.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburseapplicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred byapplicant to attend interviews or accept employment. Allinterviewing and moving costs incurred will be the responsibilityof the applicant.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be screened by appropriate departmentrepresentatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants whobest meet the needs of the division will be contacted for aninterview.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITIONINCLUDE

Standard duties expected of all part-time faculty include theperformance of instructional duties as assigned, evaluation andassessment of student work, and timely submission of grades. Inaddition, part-time faculty are expected to participate in theassessment of their performance, including administrative andstudent evaluations.

Part-time faculty may also have opportunities to participate invarious campus and staff development activities and are encouragedto be involved in the larger College or District community.Part-time faculty may be eligible to receive additional pay foroffice hours, additional assignments, and professional developmentevents.

Teach one or more courses in the areas of Ethnic Studies, includingAsian American Studies, Chican/Latinx Studies, African AmericanStudies, Native American/Indigenous Studies, and Comparative EthnicStudies.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

1. Indoor, office environment.
2. Online Learning Management Systems, remote environment, ifteaching online classes.

Physical Abilities:

1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
2. Vision sufficient to read various materials.
3. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required ofthe position.
4. Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods oftime.
5. Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
6. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
7. Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.
8. Dexterity sufficient to deliver computer-based instruction asrequired by remote learning, if teaching online classes.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals on acase-by-case basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's 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*
2. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverseacademic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and culturalbackgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of communitycollege students, faculty and staff.
3. Minimum Qualifications for this position as defined in theMinimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in CaliforniaCommunity Colleges published by the Academic Affairs Division,Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges which can belocated at the website: https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/What-we-do/Educational-Programs-and-Professional-Development/Minimum-Qualifications - open in a new tab

*If you wish to request equivalency for this position (ifyou believe you do not meet minimum qualifications), you may submitthe Request for Equivalency form. This form will need to besubmitted with your application packet. You may either scan a hardcopy of this form with your application packet or submit it as aWord document with your application packet.

https://hr.fhda.edu/_forms.html - open in a new tab

NOTE:Official Transcripts verifying qualificationswill be REQUIRED after an offer of employment. Applicants who haveinternational transcripts must obtain transcripts that areevaluated by an independent educational-equivalency evaluationcompany and obtain an English translation (if necessary). Theseservices are to be done at the applicant's expense. Both FoothillDe Anza CCD employees and external candidates must submittranscripts.

SALARY RANGE

Actual placement is based on applicant's verified education andexperience.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: http://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html

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