Temporary Part-Time Instructor (Asian American Studies)

The Peralta Colleges; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative community college district seeks a Temporary Part-Time Instructor in Asian American Studies to join its diverse faculty. This role involves teaching courses that explore the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Asian Americans, fostering an inclusive environment for students from various backgrounds. With a commitment to educational excellence, this position offers the opportunity to impact the lives of students while working within a supportive academic community. If you are passionate about Asian American Studies and dedicated to promoting diversity in education, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Asian American Studies or related field required.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds essential for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Asian American Studies as part of the faculty pool.
• Engage with a diverse student population in community college settings.

Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Understanding of Diverse Backgrounds

Education

Master’s Degree in Asian American Studies

Master’s in Ethnic Studies with Emphasis in Asian American Studies

Job description

Posting Details

College Information

College of Alameda
College of Alameda’s mission is to meet the educational needs of its multicultural and diverse community by providing excellent comprehensive and flexible programs including basic skills, transfer, and occupational, which will enable each student to achieve his/her own unique goals.

The College is California’s only island-based community college and it offers both park-like tranquility and easy access to urban resources. Having served almost half a million day, evening and weekend students since its 1970 founding, College of Alameda enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in its academic, vocational, and student support programs.

Laney College
Laney College, in the heart of vibrant, multicultural downtown Oakland, features the cosmopolitan atmosphere and human energy of a big-city university. Since 1948, Laney has provided educational opportunities to students throughout the East Bay and beyond, serving approximately 14,000 students each semester.

Merritt College
Merritt College is a public, comprehensive, two-year college, maintained by the Peralta Community College District in Alameda County. The College is committed to meeting the educational needs of the diverse student population it serves.

Berkeley City College
Berkeley City College is just blocks from the University of California – Berkeley. The energetic new urban campus stands on the cutting edge of community college education, featuring model programs in fields as diverse as American Sign Language, Biotechnology, and Multimedia.

District Office
The Peralta Community College District is a two-year college system, dedicated to providing comprehensive educational and community services to the communities it serves, including the cities of Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, and Piedmont California. The District enrolls over 25,000 students in a broad range of transfer and occupational curricula.

Position Information

Job Title: Temporary Part-Time Instructor (Asian American Studies)
Time Base: Temporary, as Needed
Compensation: Ranges from $74.53 - $124.41/hour. Salary placement based on education, experience and other provisions outlined in the District's agreement with the Peralta Federation of Teachers.
Position Type: Academic
Department: Human Resources-Personnel (135)
City State: CA

Job Description Summary

Duties & Responsibilities:
The Peralta Community College District invites applications for our Temporary, Part-Time Faculty pool in the following discipline:
ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Asian American Studies OR a Master’s in Ethnic Studies with an emphasis in Asian American Studies.
2. May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service to teach courses in Ethnic Studies.
3. The equivalent qualifications. (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence as required on the District Equivalency Application Form.)
4. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications:

Environmental Demands:

Other Requirements:
The minimum qualifications for academic disciplines taught in California Community Colleges are outlined in the document at this link: Minimum Qualifications Handbook.

Application Deadline Date: Applications reviewed, as needed.
Open Date: 03/27/2013
First Review Date:

Special Instructions to Applicants: