Ethnic Studies; Chicanx​/Latinx Studies ) Instructor

Job Title

Ethnic Studies (Chicanx/Latinx Studies) Instructor

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2016585FT

Location:

Fullerton College
Department: FC Ethnic Studies & Student Equity
Employment:
Full Time, Tenure Track (100% for 10 months per year)

• Teach lower division courses in Chicanx/Latinx Studies, Ethnic Studies and additional area(s) of expertise to a diverse student population.
• Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college, and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities.
• Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.
• Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.
• Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties efficiently, organized and timely.
• Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or historically underserved; ideal candidate will have experience with African American, Latinx, Native American, Pacific Islander and other disproportionately impacted students.
• Work cooperatively with staff and students.
• Evening and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

• The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript, the application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.
• Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
• All degrees and coursework used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.
• Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or coursework are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

• Master’s 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 in Ethnic Studies.
• OR Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.
• OR The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practices within the classroom.

• Recent experience teaching Chicanx/Latinx Studies and/or Ethnic Studies courses in higher education.
• Degree in Chicana/o Studies.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  Chicanx/Latinx History and Historiography, Jotería Studies, Central American Studies, Restorative and Transformative…