Instructor, Comparative Ethnic Studies​/Native American and Indigenous Studies

Instructor, Comparative Ethnic Studies/Native American and Indigenous Studies

Initial Review Date: 02/28/26*

* Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Instructor, Comparative Ethnic Studies/Native American and Indigenous Studies, De Anza College.

All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on site per the requirement of the department. The district does not have a remote work policy. The district does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging, or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews; interview costs are the responsibility of the applicant.

De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.

De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college’s Institutional

Core Competencies:

• Communication and expression
• Information literacy
• Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility
• Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental awareness
• Critical thinking

The Division of Ethnic Studies was founded in 1969 and is now part of the Intercultural and International Studies Division which includes Ethnic Studies, Global/International Studies, Intercultural Studies, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and World Languages.

De Anza’s Ethnic Studies program now includes African American Studies, Asian American and Asian Studies, Chicanx/Latinx Studies, Comparative Ethnic Studies, and Native American and Indigenous Studies (which includes Pacific Islander Studies).

The primary responsibility is to teach a full‑time assignment primarily in Native American and Indigenous Studies and Comparative Ethnic Studies courses using student‑centered pedagogies. Assignments may include day, evening or weekend courses. The position will revise and write curriculum in possible areas:
Native American and Indigenous history in ethnic studies; contemporary communities in Native American and Indigenous Studies; research theories and methods.

Primary teaching assignments may include, but are not limited to:

• NAIS 11 – Ethnic Studies and Native American Contemporary Society
• NAIS 12 – Ethnic Studies and the Historical Experiences of Native Americans
• NAIS 13 – Survey of Native American Arts
• NAIS 14 – Ethnic Studies and the Religious Traditions of Native Americans
• NAIS 15 – Ethnic Studies and Native American Literature
• NAIS 16 – California Native Americans

Secondary course assignments may include, but are not limited to:

• CETH 10 – Introduction to Ethnic Studies
• CETH 29 – Ethnic Studies, Cultural Pluralism, and American Law and Justice

Standard duties expected of the position include coordination of departmental course offerings/scheduling; cultivating collegiality among department faculty; development and evaluation of both credit and non‑credit curricula; maintaining scheduled office hours; collaborative participation in department and division meetings; pursuing professional growth activities; engagement with the community; commitment to diversifying curriculum delivery; and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor and member of a college community.

Instructors participate in campus extracurricular student support and success activities and serve on college‑wide and District committees.

• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
• Master’s degree in Native American/American Indian Studies.
• OR Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies AND Bachelor’s degree in Native American/American…