Adjunct Professor - Ethnic Studies, Black​/African American Studies

Description

Inspire, Empower, Educate:
Join Us as an Adjunct Professor in Black/African American Studies

San Joaquin Delta Community College District is seeking a passionate and dynamic part-time faculty member to teach in the area of Ethnic Studies - Black/African American Studies
. This is a powerful opportunity to shape minds, foster critical dialogue, and contribute to a vibrant learning environment that values equity, and inclusion
. The ideal candidate will bring subject matter expertise, cultural awareness, and a deep commitment to teaching and mentoring a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact through education, we welcome your application!

COLLEGE

DESCRIPTION:

San Joaquin Delta Community College District, as part of our Vision, "promotes a climate of respect and authentic engagement. We are culturally responsive to the needs of our diverse student body. We strive to increase and sustain equitable outcomes for all students. We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training."

San Joaquin Delta College works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe haven, regardless of citizenship status, for international, immigrant, undocumented, AB540 eligible, formerly and currently incarcerated, veteran, re-entry, LGBTQIA+ students and students of various learning styles.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of the assigned TrAC Dean, the Professor will teach classes in Ethnic Studies - Black/African American Studies. The successful candidate will provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and academic diversity within community college populations; the candidate also will show knowledge and understanding of how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded and culturally responsive practices in the community college setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's in African American Studies, Black Studies, Africana Studies, Latino Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Asian American Studies, Native American Studies, or American Indian Studies.

OR Master's in Ethnic Studies.

OR the equivalent.

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated sensitivity to race, ethnicity, color, religious creed, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different student abilities, learning styles, cultures, and groups mentioned above.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings, including but not limited to online, dual enrollment, and large lectures. A willingness to develop and utilize instructional materials, including lectures and labs for multiple modalities.
• Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques (lecture and labs) and equipment such as multimedia hardware, current applications, learning management systems, and online instructional strategies.
• Desire to teach in-person and online classes, as well as dual enrollment courses with high school students.