Ethnic Studies; Chicanx​/Latinx Studies ) Instructor

Ethnic Studies (Chicanx/Latinx Studies) Instructor

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2016585FT

Location: Fullerton College

Department: FC Ethnic Studies & Student Equity

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 10 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Full Time, Tenure Track

• 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 in an efficient, organized and timely manner.
• 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.
• Work cooperatively with staff and students.
• Evening and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

• Master’s in African‑American/Black/Africana Studies, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Asian‑American Studies, or Native American/ American Indian Studies.
• Master’s in Ethnic Studies.
• Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.
• Equivalent qualifications that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
• Commitment to diversity: demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff, and the ability to demonstrate how these factors relate to 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 Justice praxis, and other related areas that deepen and expand the interdisciplinary landscape of Chicanx and Latinx Studies.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to effectively teaching and mentoring Black/African American, Latinx, Indigenous/Native American, Asian Pacific Islander American, and/or other disproportionately impacted students, using culturally affirming, liberatory, and community‑centered pedagogies.
• Demonstrated ability to support community college students from diverse ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, racial and ethnic identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and academic preparation levels, grounded in intersectional and justice‑oriented teaching practices.
• Interest and/or experience in teaching Ethnic Studies to high school students,…