Ethnic Studies Instructor Tenure Track

Ethnic Studies Instructor, Full Time - Tenure Track

This recruitment is open to all FULL TIME FACULTY beginning February 5, 2025 to March 05, 2025.

Position Information

Job Title
:
Ethnic Studies Instructor, Full Time - Tenure Track

Location
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Yuba College, 3301

E. Onstott Road, Yuba City, CA 95991

Yuba College seeks a strong, well‑rounded, equity‑minded Ethnic Studies educator. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience or potential to be an excellent instructor at a community college, and can provide leadership or contribute positively in areas such as: development of the Ethnic Studies program and curriculum; keeping course offerings up‑to‑date and relevant; staying abreast of and communicating current trends in Ethnic Studies education;

and collaborating with area high schools. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds through effective communication and collaboration.

As a full‑time faculty member, the individual will be expected to organize and teach Ethnic Studies courses, including but not limited to:
Introduction to Ethnic Studies;
History of Race and Ethnicity; and other courses in their area of specialization. They will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policies; evaluate progress of students; develop and assess student learning outcomes; and perform other instructional‑related duties as assigned. Evening, weekend, distance education, and off‑campus instruction may be part of the contract. The college offers courses in in‑person, online, hybrid, and point‑to‑point interactive modalities.

The successful candidate will be able to utilize instructional technologies effectively for inclusion and accessibility.

• Organize and teach Ethnic Studies courses

• Develop and maintain a diverse curriculum

• Evaluate student progress and assess learning outcomes

• Participate in professional development opportunities focused on inclusion, intercultural communication, and equity and diversity

• Contribute to the community of educators and participate in service duties as assigned

• Knowledge of and ability to understand the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
• Minimum qualifications for instructors in Ethnic Studies at California Community Colleges, including:

• Master’s in African‑American/Black/Africana Studies or Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/a Studies, or Asian‑American Studies, or Native American/American Indian Studies
• Master’s in Ethnic Studies
• The equivalent, per district equivalency procedures

Applicants who do not meet the exact minimum qualifications are encouraged to include a completed Equivalency Form with their application.

• Interest or experience with community engagement or community projects
• Training in one of the Ethnic Studies disciplines (African‑American/Black/Africana Studies, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/a Studies, Asian‑American Studies, or Native American/American Indian Studies) and prepared to teach comparative Ethnic Studies courses (Intro Ethnic Studies and History of Race)

Range/Step

$79,984 to $128,369 / YR. (Per Salary Schedule for Full Time Faculty)

The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical…